Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1886-08-03
MOD.J ESKA.


she scores n Great Triumph N
the Grand.
The superlative was reached last
night at the Grand Opera House In the
event of the season, 40 long and impa.
ticntly looked to, in the appearance, af-
ter an absence Of three years, of Mod
jeska. The play chosen for the opening
night was the Divine Williams beautiful
pastoral comedy, "As You Like It,"
The great artistic is supported by an ex.
cellent company, only part Of whom can be
mentioned in detail in the usually crowd.
ed columns of the HERALD. The play
was costsmed most appropriately and
set with much taste.
The audience was the largest ever seen
within the walls OF our pretty little
theatre. Tho auditorium was filled alb
solutely In oil Its parts not seat to be
had any where and standing room at q
big premium Nor was the audience re-
markable only or chiefly for its size. 1t
was one of the most elegant, from fash
ionable standpoint. and one OF the most
intelligently critical, from q play-goer's
view to be gathered out of the whole
city.
Modjeska's reading OF the leading
role OF "Rosslind" was perfect as a
piece of art The great artiste is one Of
the most intelligent and refined ladies in
any land. Her Interpretation OF the
character Of the gentle heroine, was OF
that truly womaniy sort that only one
Of the noblest of women could con-
ceive. She was most supremely happy
in her manner down to its minutest ges.
lures when she came to oon the
"doublet and hose" and play the part OF
the "swashing' young gallant. II one
may descend to the costume worn on
the occasion it must be said to be per-
feet. The figure it set of was superb in
its grace. 49,,
Modjeskas Rosalind is an artistic,
womanly, lovely character and won the
hearts Of the most biase play goers IN
the Grand and will long be remembered
as one of the most perfect things seen
in lifetime.
Maurice Barrymore captures an au-
dience's hearts hen he steps ON the
stage with his handsome classic features
and fine presence. His playing OF
"0rlando" at all points is exceptionally
good, whether as the vanquisher OF the
trained athelete or as the lover with
the
"Doleful ballad made to his mistress eye
brows"
Mr.. Chas. vandenhof, in the import
ant role Of 'Jacques"
| "won golden opinions"
His elocution is something rarely ex-
ceeded and his rendition of
"All the Worlds Stage
was heartily admired. Mr.. Owen
Fawoetts "Touchstone" was an excellent
| rendition of difficult role.
Miss Genevieve Lytton made charm
ing Cecilia" and Miss Orella Faltz as
aPhebe" was also much admired.
One Of the hits OF the evening was
Miss Charlotte Tittel rs Audrey" She
| was greeted with well deserved APP
plause for her excellent reading of the
| role. She is to be commended In no
measured terms for her courage in
'making up" to beft the character
properly. As Miss Charlotte is deeid'
eddy pretty it must have cost her WON
ans natural vanity something to dis
euise her petite self in the garb and com
plexion of "a Wood Nymph." Brdro
| Charlottel
For tonight the most interesting
drama, and one of Modieska's master
pieces is underlined in "Adrienne lie
couvreur." Seats for every night in th'
week are well sold up. Room gets mer'
difficult daily.