The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-01-04
Notes Of the Stage.

Not 50 very long ago the writer called
attention to the fact that theatrical man.
ayers never bothered themselves about cul-
tivating the good will OF theater-goers
in the provinces. 1t was cited that no spe-
cial inducements IN the shape Of souvenirs,
which ali women highly appreciate and
which are used to commemorate certain
performances in the larger cities, are ever
given in the smaller places. 1t now seems
that the managers of ''Trilby'' have taken
the hint TO heart-Trilby heart. They are
going TO set example which cannot help
becoming worthily popular. To-day's mat
Beautiful and really valuable, so 1t is
claimed, little favors will be presented to
every woman who can find, buy or appro-
pirate q reserved seat coupon for the per-
formance Miss Mabel Amber, who has
attained no little reputation In leading
woman roles with Nat Goodwin and others
and who makes a fairly good American
Trilby, will be at the door this afternoon
TO welcome the matinee women and pin a
sterling. silver Trilby heart on the lapel
haven't boxcoats can have souvenir just
the same. Miss Amber is not required TO
make her entrance in the first act for sew
eral minutes after the curtain Is up and
she will be at the door along side OF the
blushing Mr.. Eddy until the performance
has begun.
No one should be late at "Trilby." for the
Bohemian spirit of the play, very shallow
at best will be lost unless one observes
the action from the very start Shubert's
Gecko early in the act and is one Of the
prettiest bits of coloring in the entire
drama. "Trilby'' will close its engagement
here with to-nights performance.
slaves of GoId'' will close at the Park
with two performances to-day. Next week
comes Hopkins's Transoceanics
Morris's Entertainers wind up a weeks
stand at the Empire to-day. Harry Will
liamss yaudevilles next week.
There is said to be some grumbling in
certain quarters because Paderewskis man.
ayers are charging So for first-class seats
in this city, while in other places the price
Is as low as g. Grumbling and free speech
are inaIienable rights in America One can't
very well avoid grumbling when one has
to pay s. for theater ticket, especially If
one has been accustomed to getting in
dead head" forsyears. Some people never
discover the public is being "workel" by
theatrical managers until some people have
had their passes Cancelled. These are the
sort who for years have deceived the pub
lie regarding the merits Of travelling shows,
SOLDERING over Indifferent attractions and
lauding to the skies mediocre actors. Let
one OF these lose his "entree'' at the play
house and he begins to illuminate about
the sharp pracllceS OF managers WHICH ut
intimates has been going on under the
nose OF the public for seasons. The critical
opinion OF any one who will thus admit
ne has sold himself for a pass to the
theaters Is not worth the paper on which
IL 10 scribbled.. II Is no more than the snap
OF a cur at tho foot which has accelerated
its exit from the door. Theatrical people
who, OF course, never like to have anything
but the best said about their business. are
known to respect critics who offer adverse
criticism honestly, but neither theatrical
dash for those who can be bought with q
free ticket.
Without knowing who is responsible for
the g Paderewski seats In this city, IL is
difficult 10 accurately place the blame. This
is certain, If Paderewskfs manager had
said 81 then 81 would have been the price.
Paderewslki is not yearning to play in the
smaller cities when he can make from $5.O
20 S 600 night in the larger ones. Pader-
ewsk doesn't care rap for Indianapolis,
nor for the musical people OF this city.
When we are anxious to hear such a cele-
brated virtuoso, the question Is, can we
get him? II indianapolis were rival OF
Cincinnati or Chicago, ii could dictate terms
20 big amusement attractions. Until then
the people will have 10 pay the differentiaI.
theatrical managers are no better than
other business men and will take advan-
tage Of every situation. Managers are aft
art-and dollars. The advance sale
points 10 a large audience next Saturday
night 10 hear the celebrated pianist