The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-11-13
THE CITY THEATRES.
<MDsEMENTs TO BE SEEN At THE
PLAY-HoUsEs TINS WEEK.
The Attractions That the People OF Rich
mond May Expeci--Bslowt tho Foot
Lights of Both Houses.

Walter ~ Lawrence and George Woth-
erspoon will direct the production OF one
OF the strongest dramatic plays that will
be seen the coming season.
.'Ecld in Slavery" a nautical melo-
drama oy Martin Hayden will be pre-
scented with special scenery, electric and
mechanical effects and host OF Incl
dental novelties.
The company IS the best procurable
from the ranks OF New York favorities
each artist being selected for HIS or her
especial fitness and adaptablllty to the
work required Of them.
The following is the cast: Julian, a
young sailor, Martin Hayden; Vincent
a wealthy planter, Harry Barry
more; Skinner, a curiosity seeker,
tar. T. J. Langdon Teddy. a smuggler'
Charles Robinson: Cory. lighthouse
keeper, George Murray: Nip and Tuck
"a pair OF kids Master James McLaush-
lin and Master While Stubos: RUDOLPH
n land pirate. Nicholas Cogley Spouter,
an auctioneer. Charles Bedner: Leach.
a Government messenger. j. +. Moore;
Lawless. an overseer, George f. Wnite;
Clara n CLEAN Of sunshine. Freddie
HuK0. foIkSs Il HbbHt ii<N@eANf
Emmett: and Jenny La Roche, heiress or
sIave. Anna Boyle; also slaves, sailors,
smugglers and soldiers.
There will be a number OF songsp-dances,
amusing specialities and no end or genu-
ine comedy introduced TO relieve the
melo-dramatic and pathetic incidents In
the play. TINS making combination OF
rnirth. music song and sentiment The
scenery carried with the company will
ut
Niblo's Garden, New York. storm at
sea. with rainfall of real water light
house and moving sail boat, and thrill
ling interior fire scene, during which the
house falls in ruins. will prove revela-
lions Of stage mechanism Held In
Slavery" will be produced at the Mozart
Academy OF Music for three nights and
wednesday matinee. commencing Mon
day. November 18th.
"The ProdiRai Father"
The intensely dummy comedy entitled |
1.-THE Prodigal Father" by Glen Mac
Donough. is everywhere meeting with a
success and applause, which are pheno- |
minal; the comedy from all accounts |
must be one Of the funniest things on |
earth. Messrs. c. 3. Jefferson, Klaw |
and ErIanser, the well-known managers |
of the "Soudan," 1.-The Country Circus"
and other great productions are also the
managers OF the jolly comedy, THE
Prodigal Father"
They have strong company to Inter-
pref the play. Prominent amongst the
members arc Mr. George Denham, who
FOR so many years was connected with
Mr.. Joseph jefferson, Mr.. George G. Boni-
face. Jr., Cecil livingstone, Walter Thomas.
George CASTOR, Walter Plough, Miss
Blanche Chapman Ford Miss Cora
Macy. Miss Hope Ross and Little Irene
Franklin
The situations are remarkably funny
In 1.-The Prodigal Father" and the dia-
og1le rattles on with uninterrupted merri-
rpent, the fun being incessant from the
-ise to the fall Of the curtain. THE
Prcdigal Father appears at the Acad-
.my.
"a Breezy Time"
A company Of exceedingly clever per-
'ormers will appear in the production Of
"A Breezy Time" The piece is a farce
comedy, but II is said that It is a little
more connected than arc most pieces of
Is kind.
The plot is not so intricate, however,
hat It calls for any great mental activity
o follow 1t. II is put together simply for
he purpose of giving the comedians an
to exhibit themselves in their
arious speciality performances.
The piece is separated into three acts
nd these acts are full of action rather
han dialogue. The best test Of the sue
ess of the piece is tho box office, and as
he box office at every theatre at which
A Breezy Time" has appeared so far
his season has been heavily patronized
urtng tho production Of the piece. "a
freely Time" on that score at least,
eserves to stand quite as high in the
nnals Of the stage as do Hamlet, 1.-THE
tivals," or 1.-The Lyons Mail"
Mr.. E. B. Fitz who plays the most
Important comedy character in the play,
enough to convulse an audience simply
ecause OF his personal appearance. He I
bovine. rotund and as he bounces about
he stage In not unsuggestive Of a rubber (
all
The success does not depend. however, 1
pom his size and shape. He has acquired
lerits as a comedian and singer to
lake him extremely popular. |
Miss Kathryn Webster, his co-star, is {
ne Of the brightest soubrettes now APP l
caring In public. She has a beaming &
ersonality that coerces an audience upon 1
or first appearance. and her lively de- {
Ortment and piquant ways retain the
lterest till the end OF the performance. c
New scenery and costumes have been !
Iade fer "a Breezy Time" this season, r
nd II has been the aim of the manage {
ent 10 engage the young and rising S
embers Of the profession, rather than s
d timers, who have worn out their well (
ome. "A Breezy Time" appears at the t
heatre next Monday and Tuesday. a
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