A musical melodrama, for three men and three women. The villain, Willis Winesap, and his partner, Goldie Jonagold, arrive at a small town looking to run a scam. Intercepting a letter from the new town doctor saying he will be delayed. Winesap has an inspiration. He will act as the doctor, Goldie his nurse. He will examine the miner's, proclaim them contagious with the dreaded Gold Lung Disease, or 'E-Golda,' put them in the Quaran-tina, take their gold and leave town! With the help of his homemade invention, The Lungalator, he does just that. When it seems they'll get away with their dastardly scheme, our hero will, of course, save the day, get the girl, and set justice right! With six songs, seven scenes, and very minimal set and props, 'Keeping the Doctor Away' is the right prescription for an hour of laughter, music, and suspense!
