New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-18
THE DRAM1-MUSI
MIR. WILLARD AS JUDAH.

| Mr. Willard, at the Garden Theatre last night,
revived Mr.. Henry Arthur Jones's play of Judah.
and repeated his admirable performance of the in
fatuated young clergyman and religious enthusiast
who is the conspicuous figure in that piece judah
is not only interesting by reason Of its story and in
fuentia by reason of its dramatic effects. but It is
suggestive as a psychological study. Its heroine,
Nashti, although presented to some extent an
imposter. is understood to possess quickennS
power of the spirit, which, In some cases of nervous
disease be eXered with curative Influence. The
clergyman, Judah who loves Nashti, and who bears
false witness in order TO shield her from disgrace,
is believer in that power. and his personality and
experience adroitly made typical Of human
idoatry blended with spiritual conviction. on the
other hand. materalism and cold scientific doubt.
crysallized in the person of bland humorous,
kindly old physician.-are opposed to the empiric
lady and the visionary clergyman. while between
those antagonistic forces stands an image Of that
imposture which Is always but too ready to prey
upon human credulity. The author has wisely re-
Trained from urging any poiemica coEcluson.-aim-
ing rather at dramatic picture and being content
to deduce from his subject whatever dramatic
spirit of the piece appears to be satire equally OF
positivsm and phantasm, coupled with a sturdy be
tiic persons is exuberant and delicious. and the
style throughout is remarkable and refreshing for
lightness OF touch This community Is familiar with
the play however and the worr for the moment
is only reminder that IT can be once more seen
ana enjoyed. Mr. Willard embodied "A me Itral
OF passionate enthusiasm and easily sustained II
high level of feveriSh excitement. Ills ferNOr
Is that OF the intellect rather ,han the heart but II
creates ample dramatic effect. and the spectator
of his embodiment of judah carries away valuable
admontiOn 20 the fragile character Of moral in
teGrity when opposed 10 animal passion Mr.. Royce
Carleton again distinguished himself by his hne i'm
personaton of the bland. specious, crafty plausi-
be impost@r. making him potent and formidable
with earnesness and inveterate determination. yet
infusing him with latent spirit OF jocular humor.
Miss Marie Burroughs presented Nasht and very
ingenously codnterfeited the ecstasy OF a sef-de-
lude1 zeaot. who is yet romantic and loving
woman. The character Of consumma,e prig was
embodied to perfection by Mr.. +. II. Tyler whose
expression of inordnate conceit was made without
the least exaCgeration. and redeemed from Of
fensive pertness by the charm OF Involuntary
humor. Miss Keith Wakeman. as Sophie Jopp. gave
the best performance with which her career has
been graced-an embodiment in which purpose and
repose and sharp effect parlmOu nj to personal
beauty. The fun cast is appended
Jnian Il'"HliNf III Will1ri-
Ear OF AsSdToy. .l-T3'ff Zoe
rive. mimic 'faaIi'k
SOPHIE Jopp. Miss Keith Wax
nr. lIaIi II l.tff',t
NlIt iIh.I. MISS Emma RIVERS
yukon Ira!l. ..''..................... H. Tyler
Ial"ortny...ss... frIcy winter
hr. Granger. .''''......,........ II Holiday
Dir. MofsOn .....................F ". Maxwell
roper II. Hatfng
Nashti Dethc. ...............M Miss Marie Burroughs