The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-12
DRAMATIC NOTES.

There are few theatregoers familiar
with the Sardou plays, who have not at
one time or another had a strong desire
to see 'Theodora." the acknowledged
masterpiece OF the worlds most famous
playwright, and fewer stili. in this part Of
the country at least who have ever found
opportunity TO crafty that desire. The
chance of a lifetime therefore, comes to-
night at the Providence Opera House,
when the great dramatic sensation will
he presented by Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence
M. Bruno and Melbourne MacDowell,
and an organization OF $50 people. The
personal triumphs scored by these prin-
cipais, particularly Mrs. Bruns in the title
role, and the extraordinarily favorable
comments on the elaborateness OF the
production. the four-horse Roman stand
ins race and a dozen other thrilling and
sensational features. make this engage
ment a matter OF wide interest. "Theo-
dora" is I'm six acts and nine scenes 1t
has for it's locale the ancient city of BY
zantium. the capital of the eastern EN-
pire. Every act and every scene is re-
plete with startling situations and thrill
ing climaxes. The engagement is for one
week, with matinees Wednesday and Sat-
urday.
Arthur Sidman, a Keith star OF the
coming week, started in life as a printer
and the experience then gained has been
utilized TO great advantage In many
ways OF which the public would not
dream. He was imbued with a leaning
toward the stage, and early dipped into
private theatricals. later touring New
York state through the smaller towns In
a modest comedy company of his own.
During that period he gathered from close
observation OF real life the ideas and
characters later incorporated into the
vaudeville sketches i'm which he has won
place at the very top of the ladder.
where he is recognised as tho greatest
portrayer of rural comedy character in
vaudeville today and on the same plane
with Denman Thompson.
George Wilson has been urged by
tempting financial inducements to re-
turn to his first love. minstrelsy, but he
has found vaudeville audiences too fond
OF his jokes and stories to warrant the
proposed change.
The Mouiiere Sisters, whose almost
marvellous performance on the horizontal
bars created n local sensation last sea-
SON. have been booked for a return en-
gagement
1t is possible, IL ARRANGEMENTS under
way can be consummated, that Provi-
dence may this winter have an opportun-
ity to see the great Newsky troupe OF
Russian dancers. four men and four
women. who are said TO provide decided
revelation I'm the terpsichorean art, and
to present an act altogether unique.
Alice Raymond, formerly cornst soIoist
with Sousa's band, and John Kurkamp. a.
very clever musician, are winning praise
In the most extravagant terms for their
act in the leading western vaudeville
theatres.
Hiida Thomas. perhaps the greatest IA
vorite in her line with local audiences.
assisted by Lou Hall, a. clever pianist
and comedian, will soon produce a new
act in which the star will impersonate
four widely differing characters and Mr..
Hall will have very strong comedy
role. The sketch is wholly unlike any
thing i'm which Miss Thomas has before
been seen. and Will have entirely new
songs and many original features calou-
lated to make II laughabls in the ex-