The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1849-10-04
Theatres and Theatrlcals.

Theatres and Theatricals.
C0mHg 6Ueats cast their SHADOWS in 'front.' said
some celebrated writer and he spoke the truth For TIE
six mouths the dramatic eldOf this city has lain faOw
the theatres have been closed and actors and audiences
allowed to play the fool in their houses as much as they
pleased the only amusements Offered the public during
this period have been the private performances Of the His
tOnio Association, the sub rosa public exhibitions of the
society, the emstos dispensed at the Olympic during
its late management, and Mr. Browns doubs.boded pig
Whose ezertions have been confined to mealtimes
Matters, however, must soon take different turn the
regular winter theatres the OF opening 1t be.
duty to make inquiries into the plans of the
MANAGERS and prospects Of the public for the next season
We notice in the New York Spirit of the Times a list Of
artists of various oabre, engaged at the St. Charles all
other information the subject carefully kept in the
dark and have right presume that when the time
arrives, shall what shall see but we draw infer
ences and have remarked that in front of The building
Immediately over the box office windows in which have
been wont to MessIs Ludlow and Smith framed and Of
cold nights glazed, a portion Of one of the ornamental
wreahS apparently detached and threatening danget the
passsr by stormy eyeningtheTs are wheels within
wheels and this is doubt ingenious device of old Sol
smh-there can be no doubt but that he keepsthB fom
dabe mitie within long arms reach merely for the pur-
pose Of hurting it at the head of any person. who by
attempting arson on the opposite premises habe agent
in procuring a site for a circus company.
With regard to the American wsha long conversation
with Mr. Place the other day, and he has determined so he
says not to be the last at the winning post As earnest
Of what he intends doing, he took the writer into the int
already been sounded Artists employed in rsfing
and decorating the audience part Of the building style
which will render far comfortable than it ss last
season and that's saying great deal whilst upon the
stage those who used to the mysteries are neoess
taed to be careful and pay attention the DrsRez
gaTds Of the French sbOTers who the ntruder as
they approach dangerous spots rendered by the removal
Of the old stage and substitution of one Astounding
with traps through which devils and angels will be able to
ascend and descend whenever required This are told
comprises but slight portion OF the intended alterations
With regard to the company engaged at the American
has always been efficient one and viii not fall short in
its character this season. It will include most Of the deserv
ng performers Of last season, strengthened by the addition
Of recruits, who will rise in the public opinion The
whole Of these arrangements will be under the control Of our
old and popular fayos, George Stanley who filed the
office Of stage manager with much ability on previous
OCCASIONS We havesnO doubt that this arrangement will
meet with the entire appreciation Of the theatre soen OF
New Orleans and that spite Of opposition successful sea-
son will reward Mr. Place for his enterprise. .
The new theatJe erecting in Gaver street. is said to
belong to Mr. Pacide scaleulaed that the building will
be thrown to the public about the lat of December
twill be rather late TO winter Campsign-for
few nights at opening it will doubtless be crowded lis
future success must however, depend upon circumstances
which the has considerable CONTROL We have
never yet tasted his quality, and guess what he win
be like when Mr. P takes off his kid gloves and enters into
the dmdgeV and detal Of manag cement. "s