The prologue to The School for Scandal was written by David Garrick, a prominent 18th-century actor, playwright, producer, and theater manager.
Although Richard Brinsley Sheridan wrote the play itself, Garrick contributed the prologue, which humorously critiques society's obsession with gossip and scandal.
This collaboration reflects Garrick's influence in the theater world at the time and his skill in setting the tone for the play.
