Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1889-01-17
AERMANNIs. eRoAp 81. rAEArRe
Thomas W. Keene as "Richard III"-A
superb shakesperean Revival.

Thomas W. Keene as ''Richard III"-A
superb shakesperean Revival.
Mr.. Thomas w. Keene, the eminent
tragedian, after an absence Of several
years, win next week make his re-appear-
ance In Philadelphia at Hermann's
Broad Street Theatre, supported by an
excellent company, in grand spectacu-
lar production of Shakespeares Rich.
ard Ill" Mr.. Keene is the accepted
Richard Of the present day, and the pro
duction Is enhanced by elaborate scenery
from the brush of Voegtlin, new cos
tunes, arms, banners, ETC., while his
company contains some Of the best
known artists of the profession. Among
the latter may be men
toned George Learock, Arthur Elliot,
Miss Louise Pomeroy, Miss Emma v.
Sheridan and Mrs. 5. A. Baker
One hundred and fifty persons viii take
part in the production; and every atten-
tion has been paid to the most minute de-
tails Of the performance. Among the
most prominent scenes are revolving
one showing the exterior and interior OF
the Bloody Tower, London" several
.tOld London Streets" the Prison
Tower, 'The Throne Room, "Richard's
Tent and Encampment, and most elab-
crate tableau vivant Of the Battle Of
Bosworth Field The latter is said to be
the finest piece of scene painting that
has ever been produced by Voegtlin, and
the life-size figures on the canvas blend
with the characters on the stage, giving
the effect Of an endless number of war.
riors in the great battle tableau
Keene Is one of the greatest Of Ameri-
can actors, and Richard is considered by
many critics to be his masterpiece. He
has always been an earnest student and
an indefatigable worker, striking after
improvement even where perfection
seemed TO have been reached. Nature
not satisfied with having given him
dramatic genius, blessed him with a
manly physique, a rich and melodiou:
voice aud face Of wonderful expression
1.-The exceeding mobility of his counte
nance, says a well-known writer, lis
rare gift. Naturally, it is poet
zeal in expression and emo
tional, though never without a Turk
ing sense of humor. In this fine fac
there is an expression difficult to describe
but none the less existent which marks
great earnestness Of thought. Keene
an impulsive actor, and the spontaneit
which characterizes his acting Is particu
lafl} MS own AZ IS erroneous 70 hh
that such an actor has methods, for sue
a one relies to large extent upon insp
ration The actors Of Keene's seho'
viii flash a mirror before the eyein whie
nature win be duplicated and which Il
heart viii cherish.
Keene is a student, but in the ma
there lies that sympathy which is the sol
of art and which saves his lines fro
any hint Of hacSneyed repetition an
makes them seem like a spontaneoI
ntterance. No actor on the America
stage has had such a record as KeeI
from the point Of popularity From Il
very first he has received the unstinte
patronage and appreciation which is
the power of the public to bestow.
Richard Ill viii be presented ever
night and at the only matinee, on Satu
day, ''The Merchant of Venice" win |
given in its entirety This win be
notable engagement and one that theat
goers of this city viii no doubt apr
ciate.