The Portland daily press., 1896-08-31
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MUSIC AND DRAMA.


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Electricity has come to play an import
ant part in modern theatricals and some
of the effects produced by it are little,
short of the marvellous. In no p lay is
this fact more apparent than in the pro-
duction Of Faust given by Lewis
Morrison, which will be seen in this city
at Portland theatre this evening. Not
only ara so1nsl of these pretty, but they
are startling in their resultant effect
upon The audience. Faust appeals
to the heart in humanity It's story Is
an ideal one, with the elaborate staging
given it by Mr.. Morrison, it will ever
be al source Of rich enjoyment to those
who seek theil pleasure within the walls
Of the theatre. Mr.. Morrison will be
supported by Miss Florence Roberts and
a fine company.
The Indian.
Speaking of Mr. Morrison and his CON-
| pany in his new play, the Indian. to
be seen ut Portland theatre tomorrow
night, the Halifax Chronicle says:
"Ihe dual role Of Rex Stirling and Red
Feather is taken by MIR. Morrison. 1t is
| a difficult role. One minute he is the
wild Red Featte or. gorgeous in paint
| and feathers and TIE next moment. the
quiet, gentlemanly educated Indian. but
he is Eequal to the occasion. As the In
dian he is faultlessly costumed. The
fire of the red man fairly shines from
his eyes. His every step and motion are
true. As Rex he is correct and impsr-
sonates that character with equal sue
cess. His changes were marvellous, so
much so that many we're under the Inn
| preston that two persons were playing
the role. He scored great success.
The part of Gladys Stirling was we'll
taken by Florence Roberts. She acted
Thomas e. Shea.
No actor in the country today is more
popular in the places. he visits season
after season than Thomas E. Snea. AL
though still a young man. he has come
| to be looked on as an old friend by
| theatre patrons who crowd the theatre
| whenever he comes to this city. By al
| ways giving creditable performances
Mr.. Shea has never forfeited his claim
on the affections of the public. He is
travelling this season under more favor
able conditions than ever before. His
company has been considerably strength
ened by the addition of several new
members. Up to this season Mr.. Shea
was his own manager. He is now under
the direction of George H. Brennan, man.
aging editor of the New Bedford Eve
ming Journal, who formerly managed
Joseph Hawortb. Mr.. Shea will be seen
in this CITY at Portland theatre. Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday.
McCullum's Theatre.
/ In presenting DR.. Bill Mr.. MoCullum
will give us one OF the best and funniest
comedies ever written. 1t has been big
| SUCCESS throughout the entire country.
1t las cost quite large sum to secure
the privilege of playing this piece but az
it is the final week Mr.. McCullum il
bound to give his patrons a good per
Torrance. There has been great de-
mand for seats and it is safe to say thai
the business will be large Mr.. Hansel
will play the title role. He played tht
part in Philadelphia and won the prais,
of all newspapers and the public by hi
clever work. Miss Andrews will be seer
in the principal female role and goot
performance is assured. Mr.. McCulluu
will also be seen in part that he hal
played and won high praises. Dom
fail to SEQ the last play and secure YOU
seats at once.
. The cast of characters for 'Dr. Bill'
is as follows:
DR.. William Brown, Howell Hansel
Mr.. Firman BARLEY McCullun
George Webster, W. F. Cantiel1
Mr.. Horton, j. r. Armstrong
MIR. Baggs, Norman Connierl
! Mrs. Horton Lillian Andrew!
Mrs. Brown, Helen Robertson
Mrs. Firman, Miss Neville
Jenny Firman, Miss StaleJ
Ellen, Mrs. Ray Scott
| Miss Fauntleroy, Miss ingram
| Notes.
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