Morning journal and courier., 1891-04-11
A NOTABLE PRODUCTION.

Fl. M. s. Pinafore to be Produced by |
 Miss Ingersou on . Very Elaborate l
 Scalo-The Work of Principals and |
 Chorus Exceedingly Smooth-The |
 Production to be One of the Events
 of tho Season-Sale of Seats to open
 April IS.
 The popular fancy seems to have been hit by this idea of Miss Justine Ingersolrs of producing Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera H. M. s. Pinafore with cast com posed entirely of home talent. The ideals not new or sudden with Miss Ingersoll, but has been seriously contemplated since June. Considering the popular character of the opera the fact that it is given by home tall ent for the benefit of the New Haven peo- pie, frst-class talent at that, too, and last, but not least, the fact that the most con- scientious work is done by the performers and that perfect harmony exists between the players, there would seem to be not the slightest shadow of doubt that the per formanoe will be signal success This is
 on the same line as the Popular concerts,
 and Miss Ingersoll's name as the originator and protector is in itself guarantee that
 no pains will be spared to make it even
 more successful than these. Now to 8
 consideration of the musical part of the opera. Mowers orchestra, which achieved such triumph Thursday night at the last Popular concert, is to be the orchestra, and this, as well as every thing else tasting, touching or handling of music is under the able direction of Max Des-
 sauer. That is the same as saying that lln. 1,o &ro,11a iv, of ha
 music. Her Dessauer has often showed I work in the rendition of the peculiar music of "Antigone" as produced at the Hyperion on the 10th and 11th of the present month. Mowers orchestra will bring out the music of Pinafore with a dash and sparkle which will electrify even
 New Haven audience About the cast now, For an amateur cast it is remark ably strong one, and under the scrupulous
 supervision of MT. Nelson, the stage man. ager, all things harmonize beautifully. MT. Nelson's own part in the cast, that of Dick Deadeye, will be correctly rendered we may be sure. Madame Oertel is down to play
 'sLittls Buttercup," and sbe will make a splendid Buttercup. It seems to be the generally accepted idea here in the United States that the part of Little Buttercup,
 probably by reason of the name, must be taken by small woman, but Gilbert in- tended Buttercup to be taken by woman
 of magnificent physique, and the comic idea of this has been long since lost. Madame Oertel's part will surely be ably
 taken care of. For the Hebe of the cast the management has availed itself of a perfect treasure in the guise of Miss Mat tie Schneelock. In face and figure she is
 an ideal Hebe, and her magnificent voice Sc ,11r ;,, Added to the charm of the freshness and
 vigor of an amateur, she has all the conf. dence and easy stage presence of a profes- sional. The harshest critic, or even the
 composer himself, could not ask for a more successful impersonator of the role of the dashing cousin of Sir Joseph, K. c. B.
 The part of Josephine is taken by Miss Sullivan, and her voice is as clear as l bird. while in her carriage and manner
 she has the dignity so eminently befttine | the character of the captains daughter. The chorus is a very strong one, and if 1 capital, and needs no description. Its | singing is exceedingly good, and the time and movement are very well sustained. Now to mention the male voices: "Ralph
 Rackstrsw" is impersonated by B. East
 man Harwood, whose voice is fine one
 the Admiral" and his acting is very l natural and easy. Joseph Ross as ''Cap tain" will be & surprise party to some, an6
 he sustains his part with great ease | s. Chris. Meade as "Bostswain" was
 very powerful bass, and is great sourc. of strength. The little "Middy" is {
 daisy, Charlie Groning by name, and hs
 has the proper spirit for the part.
 | At the finale of the first act is intro duced dance which is catchy, and vii please everybody.
 The management are determined if hart
 work, scrupulously careful attention t'
 details, and through system in both musi
 and acting can avail, the affair shall be l success.
 The sale of sale of seats will begin Apri
 Is, Saturday morning at the Hyperion
 commencing at 9 o'clock. No nor
 than ten seats will be sold to any on ]