The Washington times., 1901-07-28
- EgsE4HSR2Rz8gA2EzEzMa ~ z-{124[Ez

The curtain rings down at Chase's The
atre for the last time during the present
season next Saturday night This Will
mark the close of a delightful little post
season series of musical comedies. The
midsummer term of music and comedy,
weaved into and about the original Hoyt
productions, has proved to be all that was
claimed for it, and Washington play
goers who are compelled to be in town
az this time of year are hoping that the
present season marks but the beginning
of yearly recurring periods of like char
acter of entertainment at Chase's. When
Mr.. Chase planned the four weeks OF
niirth and melody now approaching the
close he felt assured of the success which
has been achieved The undertaking
marked noteworthy advance in WASH
ington eheatrlcals. and was a long stride
in the direction of placing this city on
par with its larger neighbors- s-Philadel-
phia. New York. Boston. and Chicago
in each of which cities the midsummer
theatrical season is one of the popular
periods of the year.
The company selected by Mr.. Chase has
proved itself to be a thoroughly capable
one as the names of the players engaged
indicated in advance that 1t would The
members of the organization have either
renewed a popularity of old standing
with the Washington playgoers, or have
fast acquired a favor which will live lohg
after they have gone. Otis Harlan has
won many new laurels through his whole
some and ingenious comedy. John Dunne
has shown himself to be a character actor
of ability. while Little Chip" the dimii:=
utive dancer and comedian, has made
decided nit in all of the productions.
Oscar Figman, the undertaken last week;
Tony Hart. Andrew Bode, and David An
drada have all won recognition and pop
ularity Miss Henriette Lee, who has
long been associated with the Hoyt farces.
having played all of the widow roles ever
created by the gifted playwright. has also
become a great favorite with the Chase
patrons. Little Mary Marble has also
made great impression Her good work
began in "A Black Sheep. and she has
increased her popularity weekly During
the past week, as the orphan in "A MIX
White Flag" she made quite her biggest
hit.
The Chase Company. mainly as it is
now composed, is to be taken on the road
next season by Mr.. John W. Dunno. under
whose direction the productions have been
made, and who is widely known in the
managerial field. He is senior member
of the firm of Dunno & Riley. Tie COM
panl viii continue to play the Hoytian
repertoire. and prosperous season is pre-
dicted for it.
the best abilities of the Chase players as
well as-the biggest audiences. In addition
to the regular company, several promi-
nent players will come on from New York
especially to take the parts they originally
played in "A Day and Night" The play
is record of the doings of a gentleman
from New Jersey during a day and a
night In New York The plot is a jolly,
rollicking bit of stage weaving. and teens
with ludicrous situations. The characters
are iTttnsely interesting throughout. The
scenery is most elaborate and the EOS
TUNES exceptionally pretty. Otis Harlan
will be seen in his famous original role of
Marble Hart, the wayward son of Com
modore Lyon Hart and Fuchsia, his wife.
John w. Dunno will play the old commo-
dore and Miss Florence Mcneil will the
wife. "A Day and a Night" has been
seen in Washington but once before, and
on that occasion Harlan completely con-
vulsed the audiences by his infectious
humor Among the other favorites of the
company who are 10 be in the cast are
Andrew Bode as Savage Noyes. the pas
tor; Little Chip as n. Gage Chipps. the
stage manager, and David Andrada as
Roirtt Booker. the theatrical man. Miss
Henrfette Lee will have a most admira
BILE part as Ada Mar. the theatrical star,
who is otherwise known as Bawn Tour
raine.A- Mary Marble will bring the part
of the scrub girl into delightful promi-
u@uce