The Sierra citizen., 1854-07-08
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Theatrical,

have at last arrived, and on the evening
of the 4th inst, the Theater opened with
an attractive bill, and to one of the most
crowded audiences ever assembled in Dow
melville. The company comprises talent
OF the FIRST order in their peculiar line Of
acting. Not only are the leading charac-
ters sustained with great ability, but the
subordinate parts are very respectfully
filled.
The COMPANY is under the management
Of NJ. Charles A. King, gentleman we'll
and favorably known to theater-goers in
the cities below. Dir. King deserves great
credit, not only as an artist, but for the
enterprise he has evinced in combining 50
much talent in the company of which he
is manager.
Messrs. Burke and Kent are the "bright
particular stars" The former is without
exaggeration one of the best delineators
of Yankee character we have ever seen.
He resembles the renowned Yankee Hill
IN that he does not "o'erstep the modesty
of nature" never forgetting Hamlet's adj
vice to the players. The charm Of his
acting is its truth to nature, for while the
audience is convulsed with laughter, he
never descends to buffoonery, nor is bis
part overdone. His entrance and walk
upon the stage is mirth-provoking enough
without word from his lips, and he has
attained that power over his audience,
which is beyond the reach of mediocrity
Of producing the most uproarous merri.
ment, while he himself seems perfectly I'M
conscious Of the effect.
Mr.. Kent is a young comedian of very
rare talent, whose appearance on any stage
would be recognized as that of man of
genius, nor does it require any prophetic
ken to predict for him emincnce, only to
be attained by the gifted few. Comic"
is written in broad lines on every feature,
and fun appears in every movement.
OF the Indies in this company, we can
speak only in terms Of praise. The per-
sonal attraction Of Mrs. Kent, would be
more than sufficient to carry through a
much less accomplished actress. Every
where in the State, she has been enthusi-
astieally applauded on the boards, and
cordially received in private circles. Her
acting is characterized by a freshness of
style and yivacity Of manner which can.
not fail to make her great favorite here.
Miss Edwin is young actress possess
ing g pleasing and expressive counte-
nance, and a faultless form, which renders
her appearance most attractive. Her
manner both upon the stage and in private
circles is marked by becoming modesty,
which instantly commands respect and
admiration. Her acting evinces degree
of talent and appreciation seldom to be
met with, in person of her age and ex-
perience on the stage. Mrs Campbell has
also acquitted herself most creditabl;, and
given evidence Of a very considerable de-
gree of study in her profession, and cor
rect appreciation Of the characters which
have been assigned her.
On the opening night the company pre-
scented the drama of The Peoples Law
yer" ana the farce of "Poor Pillicoddy;'
both of which were received with un-
bounded Appreciation. IN the first named
piece, Mr.. Burke sustained the part OF
"Solon Shingle," an old Yankee farmer,
with pair of legs OF amazing dimensions
longitudinally. Mr.. Shiligle seemed to
have nothing else to do than to make lu-
dicrous mistakes and to get somebody else
into difficulty. Mr.. Burkes was the most
perfect PRESERVATION of Yankee character
we have ever seen.
Mr.. King as Henry Howard, The
Peoples Lawyer" sustained the character
with great ability and was received with
we'll merited applause. Mr.. Campbell as
HHgh Winslor, admirably portrayed the
character of the designing william, seeking
to blast the character of an innocent boy
because he could nor win the affections oil
the sister. Such parts as this rarely bring
applause to the actor, no matter how well
he performs it, but he must be content to
know that the audience appreciate the
acting while they refuse to applaud the
sentiment. John Ellsley received full jus
tice at the hands of Mr.. POLAND, who
seems careful and judicious actor, who
has the ability and personal appearance
to sustain the characters assigned him.
Of the other male characters performed
by gentlemen) we have not room to speak
nor do they need special comment farther
than that they were well sustained.
I Mrs. F. M. Kent as Charles Otis, Won
upon the sympathies Of the audience by
the touching pathos Of her speech and
manner, in the trying circumstances ir