The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1876-03-24
AMUSEMEAiS.

Juliet is one Of the most difficult of all
Shakespeares creations, and makes such de-
mands upon an actress that only long study
and some experience, added to native genius
can successfully encompass the requirements
of the part. Miss Andersons effort is highly
G. editable to her, and is in the main q very en-
joyabie impersonation; but there is lacking
that tenderness of expression, that soft and
refined passion in her acting which is needed
to make her an entirely successful Juliet.
Some OF her scenes are splendidly rendered,
especially the fourth act, where, despite her
doubts and FEARS she drinks the subtle
draught to avoid the marriage with the Count
de Paris.
The display of anxiety, fear and determine.
ton here made is very excellent, and we'll de-
served the hearty applause it received. In
the balcony scene. however, We thought her
too methodical for the impassioned, love.
stricken Juliet; and although she played the
scene well, it was by no means equal to other
with great suci ess. Miss Anderson looks
Juliet, and frequently fills the measure Of the
part, but her characteriz alton Of this role by
no means equals her Interpretation Of such
characters as Evadne and Blanca. There
does not seem to be the same degree Of pas
sion and interest in her rendition of this
part that she has 30 admirably manifested in
other characters Juliet's love for Romeo is
effectively demonstrated throughout her act
ing, but 1t is not done with that amount of
girlish vehemence which the portrayal seems
to require. Her Juliet is q successful per-
Torrance, but no more; it is not, like her
others, remarkable rendition.
Mr.. Burroughs, as Romeo. was excellent,
and fully deserved the hearty applause he re-
ceived. A. the end of the second act the au-
dience rendered him an emphatic and persist
emit recall, which was telling indication of
their appreciation Of his admirable acting Of
the duel scene. This is the best part this gen.
ueman has been awarded this season, and he
performed it N manner which reflected the
highest credit upon him as an actor. Mr.
Mordaunt made q very clever Mercutio, though
he was somewhat too slow and methOdical in
the famous Queen Nab speech. His acting
throughput was, however, very creditable.
One Of the choicest performances of the even
ing was Mrs. Vanderen's acting as the Nurse.
This evening Miss Anderson is to ba the
recipient of a benefit, on which occasion she
will appear for the first time ss Meg Merrilies,
q character made famous by Charlotte Cush-
man. There has been considerable curiosity
evinced to witness her performance of this
character, and the house will certainly be
crowded.
It is understood that during the evening
Miss Anderson will be presented with hand
some badge of the Washington Artillery by
members Of the famous old battalion.
ACADEMY OF Music" Robinson Crusoe"
drew very fine house at the Academy last
night. The drama was we'll acted and we'll
mounted, the scenic effect was appropriate,
and everything passed off to the satisfaction
of the audience. The star, Hernandez Fos-
ter, as Man Friday, showed himself to better
advantage in this drama than he did in slack
Hathaway" Ketchum as Jerry Crissby was
overwhelmingly funny.
Tonight Mr.. Foster takes his bened', upon
which occasion We hope to see full house.
Tomorrow there will be Robinson Cru.
soc" matinee. At night the fun-maker Of
the theater. MI. George F. Ketchum, takes
proclamation which should be read by all
We don'N exactly know what extraordinary
attraction Ketchum will present, but feel sure
it will be something wonderful
The great actress, Miss Lucille Western,
commences an engagement on Sunday, the
26.h. This lady is always a welcome star to
our city. Nobody disputes her title as Queen
of the Drama.
The ST.. CHARLES THEArER.-The spectacn.
lar drama of Around the World in Eighty
Days" is still attracting large audiences to
this thea.er. The mechanical effects are now
worked very smoothly and successfully. and
all the characters very we'll performed. The
scenery ia very attractive and interesting and
the ballet well trained and managed in their
scenes. The play is destined to be success,
and will doubtless run through two weeks.
It appears that one of Belknap's achieve
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