Waterbury Democrat., 1901-05-18

Mdy 1U, when Sne WdS the ISGlplSAl Oh many handsome and useful presents, including a check for $1,O0o from Mrs Spooner. handed to her over the foot lights during a performance, attached to single red nose. I.. A. :lI:
 Theodore Burt Sayre reached New York yesterday from New England, Where he has been with William Harris finspecting the productions in New Ha- ven and Hartford of Mir Sayre's Irish play. "Tom Moore" produced by An drew Mack. The playwright says that as far as one may judge from trial per formances the piece is as successful as was hoped by both star and author. At any rate it passed through the or deal we'll enough to be scheduled for New York production early next sea son.
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 It scarcely pays for comic opera prfma donnas to become i'll. When Minnie Ashley had to retire from the cast of ssSan Toy" last winter because her eyesight was impaired, Flora Za- belle took her part, and, although Of course she was not Miss Ashley, there were those who said she was quite as hcceptable. Over in Philadelphia now Ethel Jackson has had to abandon her role in Miss Bob White" Willard Spencer's latest opera, and her under study. Edna Burd. has sung in her stead so acceptably that at the conclu- sion of the performance the other principals and the chorus joined in giving her rousing cheer. There Is deal of talent in the side scenes, mind you. in spite of the fact that it is gen. erally pretty hard to weed it from the cluster of those presenting low, re treating foreheads-
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 The circuit district court of Louisi- ana,in the person of Judge King, has decided that Gabrielle Stirrall is equip ped with too generous a quantity of avolrdupois to make good as an opera prima donna. In so deciding the court refused to grant Mile Gabrielle pecuni- ary balm to the extent of $2,000 that she asked as damages from Henri Der riel, manager Of the New Orleans French Opera company, for falling to engage her for his company. Mile Stirrall some time ago wrote to MT Ber- rel from San Francisco petitoning for n position at the head of his forces. Along with her letter came sundry re- commendations that enlarged on her vocal merits, but told naught of her physical greatness. M. Berrfel was inn pressed with the references, and at his request Mile Stirrall hied her to New Orleans. As she hove into M. Berrieps vision that worthy at once framed ob- 5ections to her size Mile Stirrall con- suited a lawyer At once the trial of the suit M. Berriel averred his belief that Mile Stirralps size would prevent any audience from regarding her ser iously, and the court was of like opin- i0n
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 Though the time for the termination of Henrietta Crossman's very success ful engagement in Mistress NelP' at Wallack's theater-the third New York house in which she has been an- nounced, she will be one of the earliest stars in the theatrical field next sea son. Maurice Campbell, her manager, gives the following outline of the plans he has made for the actress: Miss Crossman will begin her season the first week in September next with "Mistress Nell,'' visiting a number of cities where she has. not yet been seen as a star, as well as some others fn which her success this year has caused managers to seek return book ings In October, while on tour, l will try Miss Crossman in new play, already completed and accepted. The name of this work has not yet been de- cided upo; and as it is therefore un- copyrighted am not ready to give de- tails concerning it. have great faith in it's possibilities for, success, as well as in it's value as dramatic entity; and if it should prove anything like what I expect, shall offer Miss Cross man in it in Boston and Philadelphia respectively during January, and then bring 1t immediately to New York city. During the road tour I shall offer Miss Crossman in two other plays which, though as yet unfinished, I have ac- cepted These, if conditions warrant, will also be seen early in the New York engagement. Then, purpose further making next season a Shakespearean production for my star. This l have definitely decided upon, and l do not make the statement merely for effect. At matinees I shall revive a number of well-known plays in which Miss Crossman has already essayed the leading parts. my principal object in this being to build up for her q roper foire that shall have dramatic interest and responsibility, and assure long runs not only in New York but in other playgoing centers. My purpose is also 10 gradually work into this repertoire number of the old comedies, in which it Is my belief. Miss Crossman will be seen to great advantage. With a view 10 these latter plans. am engaging a company that intend to make a permanent one, with material in 1t that will bid for as great and lasting fame |, and as unique position on the Ameri !. can stage as enjoyed by the late Au- gustfne Daly's organization. From time to time new plays of modern trend will be added to the repertoire MT Campbelrs plans are of unusual interest when it Is remembered that Miss Crossman has only just cele- brated the first anniversary of her as