Arizona daily citizen., 1901-06-08
A Good Show
By Local Talent.

One of the best dramatic performances
ever gwen by local talent took place at
the opera house last night under the
auspices of the A. O. L. w.
The house was packed from pit to
dome; there was not vacant seat, and
the audience thoroughly enjoyed the ex-
cellent presentation of "The Girl From
Arizona" 1t is thrilling drama OF
western life, and there were the usual
climaxes which make each act full of
interest and give life and spirit to the
performance.
| Those who attended were surprised
that Tucson was capable of producing a
drama of this kind in such an artistic
and thoroughly profe 'sional manner.
Every person who took part seemed to
fit into the cast and present the part as
though acting was part of their educa-
ton 1t was so natural; there were no
frills, no STACEY behavior-nothing that
would lead stranger in The city to be-
lieve that the actors had an hour before
stepped out OF business and home-life to
enter the amusement stage.
1t was an entertainment which the
participants may we'll feel proud Of, and
the A. Q. L. w. is to be congratulated.
Mayme lioff Taylor was natural in the
leading role, because she is represent
ative girl from Arizona. She did not
force the part she did not overdo or
under,lo it, but fit into the life OF the
story as though the author had written
it especially for her. She possesses q
naturalness which is today making the
greatest hit with American theater-
! goers.
+. B. Winstanley as Bill Mason could
scarcely be improved upon. He has a
good stage presence which comes OF long
experience. but he did not have to carry
his support for he had trained each well
in the part and the presentation was
smooth, graceful, artistic.
j. 7. Welles, Jr., as Jack Wilbur did
his work well, and the ease with which
he interpreted such difficult part was
commen2able.
Ralph Delmar thevillian was Thomas
+. Ryan, who is we'll known in local
dramatic and musical circles. Mr.. Ryan
is born actor; he lends life to play,
no matter what part he is required to
take in it. As Ralph Delmar he was
picturesque; he looked and acted the
part, and did it in professional man.
ner.
Gust Fl. Hoff, ex mayor OF Tucson was
as irripressible as a clown in circus.
AS the sheriff he was very funny, and
when he appeared men laughed. The
sheriff he represented is out of place in
drama Of western life, but Mr.. Hoff
made hit just the same.
George X. Smith was surprise and
very agreeable one. As an entertainer he
is a success, as an impersonator he is
entitled to walk with q professional
stride. He showed exceptional drama
tic ability in the presentation of the old
but honored product OF the stage, "The
Other One Was Booth" As Hamilton
Ham he won the approval OF the critics,
| and his makeup left his identity in doubt
to the last act.
Sheldon Morris as Astorbiit was vi
| vacious spark in the glitter OF stars, and
William Angus looked and acted every
| bit like parson. DIR. +. A. Odermatt
as Pat Hennessy wasa roaring, hilarious
success and he supported his dizzy part
in manner which would make drunk
ards green with envy. II. w. Altman
as Monte Miller did his part toward sup
porting the play creditably, and Miss
Josephine Randall as Mrs. Tibbs was
excellent. She possesses ability as an
actress and has a good stage presence.
Miss Ina wilkinson, one of Tucson's .
most charming young ladies, was an ideal
| Doely Wilbur She entered into the
part in way which showed that she
was thoroughly familiar with it.
On the whole the presentation was
| pleasing, full of interest throughout,
and there was not dull spot in it.
Between the acts Tom Stockton en-.
t t,rtained the audience with some fine
step-dancing and banjo PLAYING. Ernest
Leuga, yiolinist OF ability, played the
Holy City and won deserved applause.
After the performance ball was held
in the opera house and large number
remained to dance.
H. +ho T.nonn