New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-10-14
THE DRAMA.
SBEBACH.

Madam Seebach's range of characters is ev-
hently very large. She has thus far played Grechen
Nary Stuart; Valerie the Countess in "a Cup OF Tea "
yane Ere and Louisa Miller. She will next play Ma
Rde: Adrienne LecoUrer; and Katharine In The Tam
ing OF the Shrew" Beside these, large number OF parts
are held In reserve. Madam seebach will remain four
weeks longer in NewYOrk before visiting other cities,
and our win therefore have abundant oppOr-
nifty enjoying and studying her delightful art In many
phases On Monday Madam Seebach repeated, in the
presence OF large assembly, her hne personauon OF
Jane Ezra graphic reproduction OF one OF the most
truly original characters in fiction. The strong ndiyidu
Atty Of Jane Eyre-indivduay arising out OF proud
and generous mind tender and passionate heart acute
insight into life and character, and stern experience In
the school OF advesitys portrayed by Madam Seebach
with a sincerity and strength that bespeak complete
Identification with the character and profound sympathy
with its conditions whether Of action Of suffering fine
hayOr of quantness likewise peryades the performance
90 impresses the fancy, and lives in the memory
rs totally unique in dramatic art The essence
Of Jane Eyre, however, is repression, and the topic
affords scope for good drama.-On Tuesday
Madam Seebaeh played Mary Stuart for the last time,
Mr.. Graus official announcement sets forth but the
public admiration for this beautiful and touching per-
Torrance strongly enthusiastic and think it quite
unlikely that the Queen of Scots will long be allowed to
remain on the shelf.
On Wednesday "Narclsse" was given, and Mile. Va
meta acted PompadOua part requiring the manifesto
great emotional strength The actress fulfilled these con-
ditions, and her persoBation warmly appauded
Under other circumstances doubt not Nile Venetas
abilities would give her more marked prominence than
she enjoys present-Seebach being of course the Illus
trous and overshadowing figure. Mr. Harry played Mar
ssc and equally surprised and pleased the audience by
the vigor and variety OF his portrayal Of the cratic
keart-broken philosopher and social waif.-Last
evening 6eebaeh appeared for the first time,
ss Louisa Miller. in schiler's tragedy Of "LOve
and Intrigue" The piece, we think, may prop
eTly be regarded really representative German
play. II abounds with distinctive types Of German
character 1t tells Of those domestic stories which
common and popular in German literature. 1t is
constructed and written with all that minute, prox, and
almost tedious elaboration Of detail Of which but
German authors capable and which but German
audiences really enjoy and admire The story of Love
and Intrigue is the story Of what happened to German
maiden, OF humble birth and state and German youth
Of high degree who loved each other dearly and deeply
and who made the victims of semipolitical, semi
social intrigue that drove them to frenzy and to death
And II is interesting story-as told in this playto al
who enjoy the contemplation cabinet pictures
The minute analysis of the reacOnary effect of cbaracte
emotional experience. The tragic drama was actcC
at the FOTteent-st Theaer with an uncommonly gOOC
tas and the performance was witnessed by consldera
bic throng-cEisAy Germans with whom as we have In
hmated, Love and Intrigued great favOrite Madam
seebach's Louisa Muller may be described in word
Spurity of life were embodied and typhed in a living
image Of grace and sweetness. The beautiful innoceDse
Mat while it charms expressed in every
attribute Of this delightful artisn aspect in Bearing in
voice in gesture, andthrough all tho variens emotional
changes Of the charaoterwith freedom, precision and
naturaness OF action that bespoke the perfection OF d
matte art Having seen Madam seebach Gretchen in
"Faust" and enjoyed the finest portrayal VIC have ever
of the sacred influence Of pure love the gener
eus heart Of q pure woman, were quite prepared to
witness her Louisa Miller The former char
p anscends the latter and the experience Of the one
20 mind, includes the experience OF the other To
present bewcbng ideal Of all that gentle and lovely
woman and all that is pathetic in the misfOrtunes and
that thwared wasted love may bring to such
person. is easy matter TO Madam Seebach. At least
she seems accomplish it without eort-and that is the
GROWING excellence Of acting glove and Intrigue"
will be repeated this evening, and "Jane Eyre" will be
given at the Saturday matinee The cast Of Love and
IRtrigue" as follows: