The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-06
PLAYS AND PLAYERS.
THE THEATRIClL ATTRACTIONS TO
DE SEEN IN RICHMOND.
What the Play Goers May ook for During
the Coming Week-Sbows at the Mo-
xart and Mt he Theatre.

lart anu nj me Anestfes
This marvellous little woman, who
comes. sees and conquers every audience
she faces. no matter how fastidious or
critical. was born at Andova, small
town situated at the foot of the Py-
renees. Her father was an officer In the
Spanish army, and when the subject or
this sketch was two years of age her
father was ordered to Cuba, where he
shortly after died of yellow fever Her
grandmother being the manageress OF a
circus, Cyrene was early in life appren-
ticcd 10 that business, and was given
thorough and vigorous training, becoming
skilled bareback rider, acrobat and con-
tortionist almost In her childhood. Sne
was taught dancing merely to enable her
10 work gracefully on a horse. So natu-
rally did she take to dancing that her IN
structors conceived the idea OF having
her do a Transformation dance on a horse.
She did it first on large. old-fashioned
pad but finally acc emphasized the difficult
feat on a fast running bareback horse
Her success in this country has been
revelation, and the ablest critics. both
press and public, have pronounced her
the greatest dancer Of the present age.
Lythe and supple in movement, arch
and piquant in manner. dashing to look
at and fascinating to watch. besides an
originality Of grace and an entirely new
conception Of motion conspire to make
the dancing Of Cyrene the great attraction
that it IS
Her dancing is not stereotyped; 1t Is
original and unique as the highest imagi-
nation could conceive. She is born
dancer. and her adaptahility to the act
has enabled her 10 accC mplish what
dozen instructors nevtr could have taught
her. She has a combinations Of styles
whose extraordinary convolutions capti-
vate and sharm every eye. Still on this
she does not wholly rely, for there is an
mate grace and charm which make them
selves apparent, and to this can be as
cribed a great portion of her success.
There Is nothing of improperly about
what she does all is most acceptable and
powerless TO wound the most delicate
feelings, but there is a consciousness pre-
vailing all that must accompany any
dancing 10 the music OF Spain, and in
La Mandurilla." which Is one of her
dances, this is plainest. Her other dances
are favorites of Southern countries and
have never been danced here before, and
in them Cyrene eXcels. The posing and
high kicking and everything else that
round Of applause and her exit for encore
after encore can be scarcely explained in
words. They are the poetry Of notion"
grace aeronined and novelty incarnate.
Cyrene must be seen. She cannot be de-
scribed.
WAIT TILL THE CLOUDS ROLL BY.
Frank NJ. Wills appears at the Rich
mono Theatre i'm his comedy wait Till
the Clouds Roll By next Wednesday
and Thursday. The Morning Call, OF
Harrisonburg Pa. has this to say In re-
gard TO him and his company:
Frank NJ. Wills is a great favorite, as
shown by the immense fashionable au-
diences which greet him everywhere, his
new play being more elaborate than .he
1.-TWO Old Cronies." The company has a
number OF new faces, and is larger than
last season. Mr.. Wills is still at the head.
His originality and ready wit have won
for him a sure reputation, surpassed by
none.
From his first appearance until the final
curtain, he has his audience either shout
ing with laughter or applauding voclfer-
ously His power was demonstrated over
his audience when he recited THE Face
Upon the Floor"
Miss Norma Wills is a host in herself.
She has won a place in the hearts of all
theatre-goers. Miss Josie Domaine the
charming soubrette has proven a favor
tie; her charming manners and captiva-
ting ways win all.
Miss Jessie oliver possesses a grand
voice, and deserves praise for the manner
i'm which she acquitted herself. Mr.. John
Wills follows closely In the footsteps Of
his brother He is irresistibly funny He
possesses that originality which never
fails 10 please an audience AS a singer
he is frst-class. Mr.. Gardner is very
amusing and funny.
THE DAZZLFP.
One OF the most notable farce-comedy
companies Of the season is that Of Cos
grove and Grants comedians in the jol-
Hest of farCe-cOmedies entitled 1.-The
Dazzler" This merry skit will be seen
at the Richmond Theatre on Friday and
Saturday next
1t comes with a metropolitan indorse-
ment gained by successful engagements
at the principal New York theatres the
critics generally conceding it TO be the
best Of it's kind, and with the added
strength of Miss Boyd's inimitable acting
and singing and charming personality
will easily carry off the honors OF any or
the numerous farce-comedies now before
the public.