The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1884-01-16
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Last Thursday this troupe gave representation
Of the sensational drama Of the woman OF the
People In order 10 produce Il a great deal Of
help was required, this Of various quality, but
as Il was rendered by amateurs it ought not 10 be
criticised: there were some funny c0frciemps how
ever, and the gentleman who informed the pubiic
that the child was his fathers hair created
very hearty laugh. The part Of the Doctor was BY
far the best played of the male amateurs. The
lady vino represented Martha deserves high praise,
Throughout those performances she has given e1-
celent support, and few stock companies in larger
towns than this could command such good assist
ance for the parts she has played. Mr.. Bandmann
took the minor character Of Rsav, Mr.. Bobbett
played tbs villain lpaHi. which was entirely
suited to him, and the whole play hinged upon
the excellent acting Of Miss Bsdudet. IL IS no
easy task TO represent such character as Marie
Bertrand. In many Of her scenes her acting was
perfect, she portrayed the neglected and half mad
dened wife with an intensity Of feeling that one
woald hardly have deemed her capable Of. The
greatest praise is due to her for her admirable
rendering and shoald she continue to progress as
we are informed she has done, a high place on the
stage is likely to be hers. Miss Clare Forest,
debHfaHfe from San Francisco, appeared as the
Countess. For first appearance her performance
was very creditable, she has n fine appearance, a
pretty lace and with trimming and experience may
make very good actress. We must pass one adj
criticism in pieces of the character presented
local gags entirely out Of place, and We are
surprised that an actor Of such standing as Herr
Bandmann should have INDUCED IN them.
IN farce, opera uOuuer ana NuElesQue tley hfe
allowable, but not in nelO-drama.
On Saturday the same company produced scenes
from the Merchant Of Venice This is "a part far
better suited to Herr Landmarks powers than
either Of the Shakspearian characters he has rep
resented here. In the first scene, the celebrated
three Thousand ducats'i scene, though the acting
good, Herr Bandmann hardly realized the
character Of the eriHgipq jew: Shylock is BIZ no
means prepared TO show his claws. he is like cat,
keeping them out Of sight, and this was not realized
by the actor. The first scene of act Ill, where
Shylock accuses Saline and Salarino of cognizance
of his daughters flight and afterwards the scene
with Tubal was overstraiaed, but in the Court
scene, TACT ", scene Mr. Bandmann rose higher
than we have ever seen him: he played the trium-
plant Jew and then again the outraged jew to the
life. His reading of the =" bond - while Nerisa
reads her letter from Bsi-iO TO entirely new
able piece of business. The whole effect was eG-
cellently sustained, down to the moment Of the
Jews exit, on which the curtain fell.
In lieu of a song by Miss Beaudet, Mr.. Bandmann
came forward and addressed the audience in pro-
pria perssna. He thanked them for the support
that had been given him, praised our theater,
praised the progress that the city had made since
he visited it thirteen years ago and assured the
public that there was nothing in the way of the
very best plays being produced here.
Last evening Nnycisss was played for the benefit
of the Honolulu Library There was a crowded
house. Narcisss is Herr Bandmanns best oharac-
ter and the one he made his reputation with in
London
Last evening the Bandmaun Baudet Combina-
ton played "Narcisse,n for the benefit Of the Ho-
nolulu Library Association, to large and enthusi
astic audience. The entertainment was a success
financially and otherwise. To morrow night the
Woman of the People will. by request, be repre-
sented.
Next Saturday Miss Beaudet will take benefit,
the people of Honolulu ought to respond literally
for she Is the most talented little lady that has
yet trOd the boards Of our theater.