New-York tribune., 1886-06-06
OF INTEREST TO PLAYGOERS.
WHAT ACTORS AND MANAGERS ARE DOING
AND PLANNING To DO.

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them to speculate the manner OF man who could
oresne possibility OF such productions As
general rule it Is person to tho business who
chooses this way CT osns few thousand dollars Tor the
bringing cut even OF bad play costs good deal OF
moLey. Sometimes it OF the theatrical profession
who ought 70 better. but doesn't and loses maybe
in three weeks the savings OF three years But 1t is
sci l lm happy that the Itric.l undertakes an
experiment witho II having any money TO
lose Colonel Sim. OF Brooklyn has for the last three
days ponderine the fate which seems to have
singled him out as q victim in a matter OF this sort Few
names are better known to Ne@-Ycrk payeoers than
OF Georse Clarke who has acquired much reputa-
ton a. an actor strong come y parts. As member
OF the Madison square Company be made more thah
one hit in such plays "a The Raah,' and IN the
lamented Pulse OF New York " he PORTRAYED we'll
known member the police force whose name has lately
n much in mons mouths LatterlY he has not been
much seen. although member Of Mr. Wallacks com
pany The announcement therefore, IN Il he
was goaC produce play written by himself caused
some comment and gossip Ia theatrical circles and
when a week ago last Monday it produced at an
East side theatre profession were well represented
on the first nj ght Tho play, local meodrana seems
TO have missed attracting the popular favor despite
cast of abnormal length and prof. IslDn Of realistic
scenery Last Monday il was taken TO colonel sinns
theatre Brooklyn ani It's after history may he told In
that managers words: When Nh Clarke or his
agent" saiI Colonel yesterday, first came to
me about terms was proposed share the receipts
This I refused my custom With any untred play.
We finally agreed that should let them the theatre Tor
lust what 1t It, 1t was the Last week OF
the season. IL opened good business, which dropped
away down on Tuesday. On Welnesday was sum
moned 10 tile theatre past o'clock be told that the
company had struck They had received no salaries al
all. though they hal worked three weeks TWO at
/ rehearsal in Nsw-lork Mr.. Clarke calmly
said had money and no property except Wat was
IL & l7 %e rine, lr n' NJ, sstrdaT Knew he would
ha had
being closed nad to promise to pay al the sal'rles
| myself. have not only had 10 give Mr. Clarke ny
theatre but also to pay company which is not quite
favorable business proposition. cannot understand
take the chances on an untred play without dollar OF
capital In other business would not be tolerated.
but it seems TO he considered almost matter oil
is not pro6aHe th,t s5ngse o bi5"rPer @ he
seen elsewhere this Colonel >inn by the way,
holds Doth manuscript anu scenery.
Except IN the case OF those enterprisins persons who
delight in covering the ais with their portraits and
names witt large the manager and his assistants arc
seldom known distinct PERSONALITIES by the genera
public. OF the actor the public know much-sometmes
a great deal much-but the man w2o ofttiInes gives
the actor his reputation and to whom tho public are
indebted their pleasure, never seen and
seldom heard Of Thus it is that the name OF Frank
Farrell IT, the theatrical world. perhaps scarcely
heard Of To his fellows, however lie Is known "a an Old
and efficient agent Of particularly pleasant personal
characteristics Originally journalist IN New Orleans
his home, lie entered his present profession some ten
years axo and has connected with many
leading companies He for three years with the
Madison Square Theatre, and during the past season
assisted Maurice Grau In his management OF Judic For
some years, however, he has suheted from consunp-
on ami has lately told by his doctor that Ills only
chance o. life Is 10 his nadye city His illness
has up his little savings ana hs Is noW "cH ngl
peuniess SON friends have therefore organized
performance walcL will take place next sunday
been wanting Messrs Miles and Barton have given ;he
OF their house. and among those who VII appea% % are
he Nnir pr ~,
Osmond Tearle and Mrs. earle The programme VIII
be such the public Will be attracted apart nom
those who wish poor Farrell well from personal consider
ations.
The success OF" Prince Karl at the Madison Square
Theatre is an instance OF the element OF chance which
rules TO such an extent in the affairs Of the theatre AT
the conclusion OF the run of The Mkado In Boston
Mr. Mansfield found hmseLf with embarrassment OF
leisure and after thinking matters over thought that
there might be possibility OF success in revival or
Partisan Romance, in which he male his first great
New York He did not see the possibility OF an
opening however, but walked one gay INTO Mt rl7u
ONCE al the Museum 70 see by any chance he
aad any yaeAR R6uenna s e hsa d to carry out S
promise regarding his new play, me spae WIe, ana
onsr apd in week the Partisan Romance put
and drew large houses Then Mansfield bethousht him
success it was produced. crowded the theatre and
was the hit Of tue d BoR - seasoh Ssd happeped on
purpose, Mr. Palmer's plans for the summer AZ tne
Madon snSsPp anS PSe, Kari stepped in 70 remain until
nmw and probao oly for many weeks longer
Each of the two versions OF Audran's serment
d'Amour" running on opposite sides OF Broadway,
seems to be well supported by the IuoLc. Mr McCauil
with The Growing has had the largest receipts
or his season and last night bis house entirely sold
out Hopper elaborated his part into one OF the most
eouca things has IN. and every one about
the theatre is in the highest spirits The most APP
miniature stations which carry Oh the happy couple at
the end OF the act They are pair OF thotoughvre's
all hQrg
dignity lid forbid sucn move on their part would
be called before the curtain every nign Inc i
McCaulrs at WallacEs. as witness the noble
way be recalled tnat Mr. McCaul has the first TO
produce in New York all OF Audrans works seen here.
Char1aer' and now The Growing Hen" The three
first named all brought oa; at the Bioq Opera
House. where now his rivals confront MIN Win The
Bridal Trao."
Last night Frank Mayo in Nordeck" ended his en-
gagement the Lyceum Theatre and the regular season
at pretty little house Though It possible
that the will be rented By several attractions Mr.
Frohman will not really show his managerial hand
until Miss Fortescue opens there October Is. II Is
probable that her opening ray will be comedy OF the
society order and the general opinion seems 70 90 he
a successful one. Mr. Frohman in week or two Will
start Francisco where the stock eomrany organ
ized by himself Al Hayman opened last Monday 70
excellent house The play was MONS wnica ad WI,
nnder the personal direction Of David Belasco, the
author, who is stage manager tor the company.
Walter sinn the business manageri OF Colonel Sims
theatre OF that doughty warrior will sail Tor
England shortly TO complete the arrangements Tor the
purchase by his father OF q new play ty Robert
buchanan Part Of the 900 demanded for the Amer
lean rights already been raia ana the prospective
owner Is satisfied that 1e has right good properly.
The play is "a high comedy Of the same order as Tue
Jlt =" and deals with modern society. The princpai
woman part will be played by Mrs. sim and an OK
ceponay strong company Will be needed of tAe res. Vi
the cast The play the result OF collaboration
Mr. al aud his sister IN la9 Mics Harriet Jay
hon al
Sims safe and will probably not be produced until
sertemher OF next year, when n Will be put on AZ New
| York theatre for run
To morrow night a new Ilay by Fl. NJ. Pit. welt
known actor who Is general favorite New YORK. will