The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1845-09-15

PRIVATE THEArRloM.s AT NEW BRIeHroN.-We
find in the Post OF Saturday, the following account,
taken from another paper, OF the private theatricas
at New Brighton.
"On arriving at the Pavilion on Wednesday evening,
we found the magnificent dining of the establish
into theatre and the audience part FL
led to overlooking by as brilliant assemblsge could
be well selected from the beauty and fashion OF the
ropos The stage occupied the east end of the
and elevated about three feet above the floor Of the
hall The proscenium, curtain foot lights, &c. all
arranged seeuadum Grtem. The performance
nounced to eight O'Clock but latitude
and although was nine before the prompers bell
heard the smiling faces in front unrutled At
length the orchestra struck and the audience settled
down to witness the performances The music ceased
the bell rung up went the curtain and the play began
The following is the cast =:
Sir Anthony Absolute Mr.. Williams; Captain Abso-
lutte. Mr.. Robinson Falkland Mr.. Bard, Sir Luces
OTrieger Mr.. Reese; Acres, Mr. Watson; Fag, Mr..
D M Mr. Armstrong; Ta s G1aG6%sn Mr.
Malaprop, Mrs. Hills; Lucy, Mrs Duff.
We need scarcely remark that the reception which
was bestowed upon each OF the performers their
trance was OF me warmes' and most encouraging cha
racter. Some little perceptbe in all
the dbutante but certainly much less than might have
been expected The ladies were evidently more self
possessed than the gentlemen succeeded better in
Disgusting their feelings. We witnessed the perform
throughout with much satisfaction and pleasure,
and can truly say that we never saw amateur per-
Torrance which, as a whole, would compare in point Of
excellence with the acting OF the Rivals at the Pavilion
while OF the characters personated in
which would have reflected credit experienced
strangers. Among the latter must notice especially
the Sir Lucus OTrigger of Mr.. Reese. 1t was most
truthful in conception and presented with and
JUNCTION that really astonshed u.s. Sir Lucus is too fire.
quently represented the stage noisy clustering
freshman, whilst the sentiments he is made to speak,
show him to be man of nice honor and gentleman,
and such Mr. Reese happily succeeded in making him
appear. 1t highly meritorous personation. The
Sir Anthony Absolute and Captain Absolute Of Mr.. Will
iams and Mr. Robinson well given, the latter
pecially David the Yorkshreman, also we'll play
ed would have appeared to great advantage Acres
had attended IA little to the business OF his part
The Acres of Mr. Watson was funny, and in some
scenes the first particularly, good Fag improved as he
progressed and the gentleman who played it became
more confident.
Airs Malaprop admirable piece of acting and
the applause which she received matter of course,
from friends 'front.' much her due from real
merit from courtesy There were points OF it that
eXcelled any stage Julia, by Mrs Lane,
quite won our admiration She has voice OF most win
ming sweetness, and her reading was transcendently
good. The Ly da Langush of Miss Flanden, a very
lady like perscnaton and won for her golden opinions
Lucy nervous, and rather toe lady like for the part
OF the ladys lady The performers were all perfect III
their parts and the play went OIL smoothly could
desired With regard to the dressing OF the charac
tiers nothing could have been better At the end OF the
pieces the performers called out, and believe
that they felt embarrassed in performing this duty
than In all they had done before.