New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1870-11-10
The New Comedy Company ut th'
Academy of Music.

Academy of Music.
On Monday next, New Orleans will wit
ness real dramatic treat in the first pre-
sentation OF the celebrated comedy combi-
nation Of Louisa Moore and Charles Wynd
ham, the popular WalIack isvorites of last
season. Wherever they have appeared
they have reaped golden opinions from the
press and the public. - benz better
known in oI,r city we quote the following
from among bewildcrins array OF APPROX
ING notices OF the St. Louis and Memphis
most reliable journals. The -. Louis Dem.
oci'at. speaks OF them as follows:
The Eastern press have been unanimous
in their praise OF Miss Louisa Moor" and
Nh Charlie. WynGhan il the impersona-
tions of Estolie Dursi7tay and victor dc
Co2l,,y in The LancerS." They came her
ald6h as artists Of a high orde, in comedy:
and il is only just 10 say that they merit all
the good things that have been SAID Of them.
Miss Moore is a beautiful, young, fresh.
vigorous performer. whose features are eN-
tremely expressive. as variable as sunlight
among flowers, and perfectly under her
control. At times she puts on = winning.
roguish smile that is irresistible; this she
can vary to disdaintll look that Withers
the Oo)tcI Oh II. anu III sltl', hIic Has
Il very eloquent cOunterance-.a fortune
in itself for one Of her profession.
When speaking, her voice j. as musical as
!. flute: when singing, she exhibits a full.
rounded. highly cultured. rich contralto
voice, which is susceptible Of much modula-
ton. 1t is pure throughout the entire regis
| ter. and she passes with ease from the
, higher to the lower notes. Her acting is
| arch and unique, and clcits constant ap-
MI Il 70 that nn a IL
| tionallv well. and with the simplest flower
| ornaments so becoming to a girl still III her
| early teens. One of her principal charms Is
| her very ladv-likc dcmeanor. showing as it
| does culture and polish. NJ. Wyndham is
| an artist who, it is no small praise to say, IS
| fit 10 play companion roles with such lady
| Easy gentlenanly, accomplished, he passes
| through the scenes rs only 4 born actor can,
| and who has by art improved his natural
| capacity to its utmost.
| The Lanccrs' is COMEDY that hrlstleS
with good points; the plot is new; tie da'
! l9@uaa 5 sparkling; the situations are TIE.
| The Memphis Appeal says:
| Miss Louisa Moore pre- tntS Is something
entirely new and irresist;b'y attractive
The picture of lady, young, beautiful.
! graceful and dignitied; viVacious without
! exaggcrat.on, pathetic ana powerful with
| out rant. exhibiting every phase in the
| ganut OF emotion with the calm power ana
! perfect finish OF Il Thorough .tlfist-anu
! Miss Moore is personally as l!isb.y gifted "S
| she IS mentally. Fresh. taig and J"ung. @,
| beautiful features ana s.lSht ana ZIG CANT
| figure. added to Il winning grac" md q gen
| tIcness Of manner, she cuii>ts :bc Warnlcs:
| sympathies Of her audience by he4 '1ppe"--
| ance rs web as by her acting.
Her school is entirely different from The
| conventional stage heroine, So familiar ~
all play-gucrs She moves and talks on Tie
stage with all the natural ease Of 4 high
bred iady ut home, and without effort gives
| full expression and effect TO ever. emotion
To see her, is lesson that any lady might
study with advantage. Mr., Charles " ynd-
ham Is 2 welcome addition 70 our limited
number Of good young comedians. lie l.
young. good looking, easy and graceful Oh
the stage. and eyinccs a fine appreciation %
the many points afforded to him by The
dashing part OF ,I0(icTu", the LGnccr. Mr.
Wrndbam, like Miss Moore, is entirely free
iroln stage convcntionulisI, and hiE
enthusiasm and earnestncss. toned
down by fine artistic percep
ton, carries his audience witt
him. In some scenes, especially the drunken
scene he displayed a remarkable talent tol
unexaggerated mimicry. OF the piece much
has been said by our contemporaries, ant
much more might still be SAID. Ii abQund'
i'll every element to please-comedy, pashos
drama and sensation it is illustrated il
strong and forcible colors Of bright uni
forms, thrilling and powerful situations
lively music and singing, and judiciou
sprinkling of gunpowder, contrasted b.,
some of the most delicate scenes of refined
comedy and wit. To describe the action o
the various scenes would he to rob them o
some of their brightness. Let every on
sec it, and enjoy one Of the most remarkable
dramatic treats that has been offered herr
for many years. 1t will be continued unit
further notice.