It depicts a day in the life of a daydreaming bookstore manager, whose vivid fantasies form much of the play's action. The work makes great demands on the actress playing this part, as she is on stage constantly, must make costume and mood changes while jumping between sets, and delivers long soliloquies and a Shakespearean speech.
The work illustrates a typical day in the life of an imaginative bookstore manager, whose vivid imagination fuels much of the play's narrative. The role requires great physical and mental stamina from the actress, as she is on stage for extended periods, must adapt to changing costumes and atmospheres while navigating multiple settings, and delivers lengthy soliloquies and a Shakespearean speech.