The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-12-17
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~ .ho Dramatic Critic;-The few sug-
10 Wv ,e ventured in our communities
gesllysn' otber dsy were not intended TO
ton w the wrath or criticism oil any
pro'J inf were written in perfect good
QUE, md with an abiding conviction
lsi1n gtollowed. the residents OF Hough.
tDar anntv would be treated to a class oil
tou .OI hIe entertainments at a very nom-
mei'SoS and the Golfers OF charity replen-
ilsat most beautifully. But PROBES
nionan seems convinced from an exper,
s aon" whcb cannot be questioned, and
p lsS;ob has netted him nothing but more
WIZ that there's nothing in 1t, y
eA AS chat music as an art is not appreci-
a o."a ' 70 spy alarming extent by the peo-
a.u =, tbis county. Professional Is only
p po,tIv right. III party OF amateurs de-
pa 80 Give an entertainment for their
own edifcation and amusement then a
biOhcIass opera, such as have been given
professional would be the proper
thing provided, however, that money
raising is not the object in view. IL, on
the other hand, they wish to realize cold
Gosh from the undertaking they should
bv ali means iorego the grand opera and
admit the drama or light comedy. In
the frat place the preparation ana pre-
sentation OF grand opera is very expen-
sive and the size of the audience IL in the
narnre of things more or less limited.
This NAV be a consequence oil the inaDlll-
" of all of us TO be Professionals.
Bnt if we we're all Professional"
wouldn't shat be striking example OF
"Too Much Johnson" and wouldn't We
all want To assume the title role, and
where would the lesser characters lind
takers? We can't all be leaders IN this
world. Some of us must 90 the work.
Amateur would suggest the organization
Of all the dramatic talent OF the county
and the presentation weekly OF some
PLAY. This could be done effectively and
at small cost. Suppose this organiza-
ton would be required to give an enter
tainment once month in each OF the
four towns. Here would be an evening
OF enjoyment in each of the towns every
week. Fix the price OF admission at not
to exceed % cents and every entertain
ment would be greeted by Il full house.
Drama and light comedy with choice
songs and other specialties and appro-
pirate interpretations should be the order,
and the financial and social success OF
the scheme would be assured from the
start. Then at the close OF the season"
lit we're desired to produce something
heavy, the best talent from each OF the
branches should be selected and a cast
could thus be chosen that would put up
a show everyone would want to see. In
the distribution OF the surplus, which
would surely arise and accumulate, there
are any number Of deserving causes, per-
sons or societies in our midst that would
make this distribution as charity might
dictate. Professional should take
cheer and not be so pessimistic. II the
people prefer the drama or light com ,dy
10 grand opera give it to them and they
will lend you their care" otherwise your
labor will be the "labOr of love" and
however much one may love labor OF this
KIND it never fails to produce that tired
feeling" when the cash is counted and
you lind it doesn't pay. Selah.
AMATEUR.