Omaha daily bee., 1894-03-04
TIE ~THEITERS.

THE THEITERS.
"a strong play presented by n strong COM
pany." Such is the report that comes from
cities in which Eme Ellsler has appeared in
her new play, Doris" At Boyd's theater
the first two nights and Wednesday matinee
of her engagement, commencing Monday,
March 5, local play patrons will again have
an opportunity of seeing this talented actress
in Robert Drouet's successful play. As
the heroine, Doris, Miss Ellsler has a part in
which her talent is given full sway. BY
many it is judged to be a stronger character
than Hazel Kirke, in that there are oppor-
tunities for the display of other emotions
than grief and anger. AS an eminent critic
observed, There is emotion in Doris, but
there is also fire and strength. She demon
states that her strength lies not alone in
tears, but in wrath as WE'LL The public is
fully acquainted with Miss Ellsler's standing
as an actress, and the artistic value of her
performance has ever been recognized.
There is an indescribable charm about her
manner, her simple, home-like ways, her
absorbing love, that compels the admiration
of her auditors. AS the centerpiece of an
ideal domestic picture Miss Ellsler is worthy
Of all praise. Doris is called a strong
play and a good one. The plot is carefully
worked out and developed in a masterful
manner. The play is intended to combat a
prejudice existing among some people against
the marriage Of divorced couples. The eX-
cellence of Miss Eilsler's support has much
to do with the good quality of the perform
ance. Frank Weston, Robert Drouet
and c. w. Couldock cannot be excelled in
their respective lines, and of the other MEM
bers of the company report speaks in the
highest terms.
For the final performance Wednesday even
ing Hazel Kirke' will be presented, with
thn ttQunl pranf cast pf this ppmnnnV II
has been decided to make the Wednesday
matinee a popular priced one, an innova-
ton in Miss Ellsler's engagement that our
play goers will appreciate.
The original and best of all the railroad
plays will be presented at the Fifteenth
Street theater for four nights and Wednes-
day matinee, commencing with matinee
today. THE Danger Signal was written
by Mr.. Henry c.. DeMille, who is also the
author of THE Lost Paradise and THE
Wife," "The Charity Ball." Men and
Women and others. The play is written
in the style SO associated with all of Mr..
DeMille's successes, in that 1t treats Of
people and Incidents in a simple manner,
and in a way calculated to touch the hearts
of all. In THE Danger Signal" which Is
termed a realistic comedy drama and written
to please the masses, the play deals with
Incidents thrilling and sensational, which
are produced with effects seldom seen upon
the stage. The Cannon Ball express, con-
sisting of a locomotive Cmade OF steel and 4
from, a tender, two coaches Cffty feet long,
twelve and one-half feet high, crossing
the stage at the rate of fifty miles an hour.
a cyclone rotary snow pillow (such as is used
in the far west during a snow blockade),
a freight train and many other effects at
once thrilling and realistic. The switches,
switch lights, signal lights and lanterns
are the same as those now in use upon all
railways, and the telegraph instrument which
clicks upon the stage sends a message quite
80. ,,~I NJ, tbnCn aithpr In the Western
Union or Postal offices. The play has been
a great success from the start, originally
produced at the Lyceum theater, New YORK
CITY, for an extended run 1t has since
achieved a success on tour, at once remark
able for the great monetary and artistic re-
suits attained. The company has peen
chosen with great care and Is an evenly
balanced one.
The management of Boyd's and Efie
Ellsler have made a popular move In giving
a Especial price Wednesday matinee, re-
serving the best seats at 5O cents ana 20
cents. Doris" Miss Ellsler's very success
full play, will be presented with the same
cast and attention that mark the iuli price
evening performance
One of the cleverest comedies seen here
In a long time will be innocent as q Lamp,
nresented by Mr.. Roland Reed and his clever
company. The piece is an eccentric comedy,
in three acts, and gives Mr. heeu spieiulu
opportunities. An exchange says ~
character, as played by Mr.. Reed, ls prop
ably one of the most artistic eiforts OF senu-
inc comedy yet undertaken by hln' as hls
impersonation in no way depends upon morse
play. grotesque grimaces or vulgar plus 10,
popular applause, but solely upon subtle anu
delicate play OF features which Indicates the
manner the mind of the supposed charartIa
is affected by the ludicrous SITUATION ihls
is art Of no mean order, when ID uiSiueu Wy
a hnirbreadth only from pathOs, as was
plainly observable at many points Inc m
nersonation recalled the peculiar style OF tho
celebrated Frederick Robson, VINO useu 10
NAV I'm a laughable farce the business OF
vwccnIng over a willful daughter and drying
HE ewes with a cabbage leaf. This USED 10
sat the audience in a roar. One night, now
ever. the fancy struck Robson TO test tho
sympathies of the house by treating the eau
bage leaf business with pathos, ne a. nc
warded by seeing everybody ih tears III '"o
midst of a roaring farce
Mr.. Reed will open his engagement at the
Boyd on Thursday evening next IN ,Ihhoceht
as Lamb" and on Friday and Saturday
evenings his latest American comedy "Da-
kota." At the Saturday matinee The
Woman Halter" win be the bill
The attractions for the present month at
the Boyd, following the engagement OF
Roland Reed, are Hallen and Hart in The
idea" Primrose and Vests mlnstrers, Mabel
Eaton. the COnried- FerencZy German Opera
company. Remenyi Concert company, Prof.
Marriage Licenses.
The following marriage licenses were is
sued yesterday:
NNaTe W.l, A@STssss; Asssi
r. e. Donahue' Baltimore, Md. ..,..."..." a
Grace y. Berryman, Norfolk, Neb........ q