The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-08-21

mark6u ms WORK. giving us throughout
a most convincing chaTacterizauon-
though not a very lovable one.
One OF the very decided hits OF the
evening was made by Gus @ Weinburg
as Duo De Volante. He entered right
into the spirit OF the volatile impetuoas
Erenchman and never once lapsed in his
dialect, acting at all times most consist
entity even to the END when he made
most dramatic exit. The audience APP
preciated him and gave him generous
applause
Cordelia Macdonald has graceful
personality and invested the character
Of Virginia with charm ana sympathy
while Lucille Spinney as Katherine
Lawrence captivated everybody by her
bright, expressive face and lively, viyao-
ious acting. Frank Andrews made a
good Marquis of Normandale. His Inn
mobile countenance, ami English man
nerisms suited the part admirably.
Katherine Kent made the most OF Mrs.
Lawrence, being staid and dignined and
the roles assumed by Harry Conant,
Fre1 Iruesdell, Louis Lytton, Frank
Andrews and others were adequately
filed.
The audience was enthusiastic and
called the curtain not once but several
times during the performance vigorously
demanding the appearance of Mr.. GIL
mour Miss Rockwell and the cast who
scored such a signal success. The play
VIII be repeated during the week at mati
nees and evening performances.
OTHELLO AT MoCULLUM'S THEA
TIRE.
The promise of a satisfactory perfo
nance and production of Shakespeare s
noble tragedy. "Othello,' attracted q
large and critical audience to McCul-
lum's theatre last evening and every
promise of the management relating to
this production was amply fulfilled
Those present were delighted with the
work OF the splendid company and Law
ished applause OF the most enthusiastic
description upon the performance, call
ing the curtain numerous times after
every act. 10 enjoy the great and Ia
miliar lines and splendid poetry with
which this play is filled was a rare dra
is certain to demonstrate the wisdom OF
Manager MeCullum in Offering local
play goers this sublime attraction. The
harmony Of Shakespeare perfect music
appeals to all ears and Is the greater
treat after the surfeit OF modern drama
to which the ear has become attuned.
IN "Othello' more than in any other
Shakesperian play does the dramatic IN
cident accompany the highest form of
poetic expression. The spectator is in
the shadow OF a tragedy almost from the
very start and the dramatic force in
tensifes, without relief or by-play, up TO
the elimination. The character of
Othello is we'll known to theatre goers
and requires no extended comment. This
role was assumed last night by Stephen
Wright, recognized as one of the very best
actors ever connected with a summer
company IN Portland. His Interpretation
of the character evinced conscientious
and careful study, ana was inforced by
q dramatic power allied to an inteIIeo-
tual grasp that was in a high degree
praiseworthy. Mr.. Wright's reading was
especially fine, and Othello's growing
jealousy, his murder Of Desdemona,
and the horrors of his remorse when he
finds that he has been the victim of the
plots of Iago, were portrayed with marked
power that never passed the bounds Of
artistic restraint. Maud Edna Hall as
Desdemona, gave a characterization
marked by a high intelligence and a clear
perception of the subtleties of the part.
Miss Halls performance can be said to
have revealed many excsIlencies of her
voice, manner. intelligence and artistic
ability Lynn Pratt was the Iago. His
portrayal of the insinuating, smiling,
crafty villain was an ideal one. Mr.. Pratt
realized every possibility of the role and
his work last night entities him to great
praise. Thomas Reynolds as Roderigo,
Louis Morrison as Brabantio, and VII
liam Stuart as Cassie. filed the roles
with credit and added to the harmony OF
the performance. The lesser roles were
played with the same carefuIness and
estimable merit that characterized the
portrayal Of the principal players. The
interest in this production is unusual.
Its beauty and artistic excellence deserves
to be enjoyed by crowded houses all the
week.
PORTLAND THEATRE.
The opening attraction at the Portland
theatre commencing Friday evening win
be The Utopian Burlesquers which viii
take the audience back to the good old
days of real fun wit, humor. good sing
ing to the accompaniment Of bright and
catchy music. T. W. Dinkins has gotten
together this season competent organi-
zation, every member both male and fe-
male being selected for his or her partic
ular talent and the result Is perfection.
The first part is called In Grand Tito
pia" and serves to Introduce sixteen