The Washington times., 1901-09-22

could supervise all the details or pro
duction and manage theatre she woui'
find contentment in the arduous duty tha
would devolve upon her. once her de
cision arrived at Miss Bingham outlines
her scheme, arranged all the bewilderin,
mass of detail-in word, found out JUS
what she must do and then did 1t.
Her first difficulty arose over the selec
tion of play. Authors seemingly coul'
not comprehend that she wanted n pla.
which would display equally the artist
equipment of the noted players witt
which she has surrounded herself, no
simply star part" From Clyde Fitcl
she secured what he considers his bes
play. The Climbers" Although it ha'
been refused by almost every metropoli
tan manager of note Miss Bingham wa
impressed by its human interest and th
unconventonality of its treatment. Sh'
was confident and willing to back her owl
Judgment
Her friends attempted to dissuade hei
from her project even after il was thor
oughly launched. They argued that sh,
could never act a role. manage a theatre
and supervise her household; that hel
health would not stand the strain Bui
she has no feminine fear of work, Ir
fact she says, Il love work-hard work
No conscientious actress with the interest
of the manager at heart can get on ano
succeed without work. People who i'm
agine that an actress can maintain a
prominent place in the front ranks of the
vast theatrical army without ceaseless in
dustry are misinformed. There is little
must she study to improve her acting. but
she must read, hear good music, become
acquainted with the works of fine artists,
do everything to stimulate that necessary
quality-ima gination.
Work Is all the matter of system.
Sirce the assumption OF my duties as a
manager. / have found time to take care
of myself physically, perform all of my
duties, entertain my friends, read many
plays keep abreast of the larger interests
of the day. continue my acquaintance
with the best modern literature. ana de,
vote considerable time TO painting and
music-arts to which during my school
days at the Wesleyan University of Ohio
L gave much attention.
Next summer | am going to thoroughly
enjoy my vacation. 1 am going. to build
a theatre in New York in which / hope
to present my American company in plays
on American subjects by native play
wrights.''
Carrie De Mar has every right to view
her name in big type on the bill boards,
even il it does follow that her husband,
Joseph Hart, for she is a most vivacious,
talented and altogether charming come
dienne. and in very great measure re-
sponsible for the success of Foxy Grand
pa" which was presented at the National
Theatre last week. The musical farce,
as almost everyone knows. was suggested
by the familiar drawings under the same
name and although the stars and their
managers had faith in it's success, they
were unprepared for the instantaneous
hit which it has scored everywhere it has
thus far been seen. Miss De Mar greeted
a Times representative one night last
week with her well known and infectious
smile, and chatted pleasantly Of the new
piece.
You see the public knew the pictures
en- nall hot H.,
atizing them a splendid one SO when we
met with such lovely reception in As
bury Park few weeks ago our coed
opinion of ourselves went Up a few
points We played two weeks at Atlantic
city, and could have stayed there for the
rest of the season, but instead we agreed
to go back next year. Mr.. Hart has a
great part in the foxy person but |
never allow him to get very far ahead of
me on the stage or off, and so the author
old not discriminate very much when he
wrote my role. It's a fine one, and gives
me plenty of opportunity to sing and TO
get IN the general mix-up. With the ex-
eeption OF Military Charlie and Sporty
but these two gentlemen have been such
good friends to me that / was loath to
part with them. so We made Il place for
them In Foxy Grandpa -
Mr.. Hart and | have been in vaude-
Vile for the past two years, and while
We were very anxious 10 get back to the
regular houses no suitable vehicle pre-
scented Itself. so we concluded 10 do our
sketches until we found lust what we
wanted, and l believe we have II Our
success IN the other cities which we have
visited so far has done much to assure US
or smooth sailing when we get to New
ork. which will be in February,
It's remarkable how we yearn for
New YORK s good opinion. isn't it? WHY?
Wen. you know, to theatrical people, New
york is great big home and no matter
where you were born, whether down On
the farm or in Southern Tennessee IL
you once live In New York, it's New
got to do good work. What can | saw
that Will be interesting to the good people |
or Washington I'd love TO talk to them
al. for We have fine time together
are between US. 1 can't say anything
funny because I'm under contract with
Mr.. Brady for that and then I'm really |
not funny after all in spite of the fact
try and make me believe So and all / ask /
Is that they will keep the good work up" !
Miss De Mar said a CHEEKY good night I
and tripped on the stage for s'sfilftarv 1
Charlie. which she sings with refreshing 1
dash and vim. Mr.. Hart may congratu- /
late himself on having so charming a 4
partner in his professional and domestic |
careers.
Selma Dolaro's daughter is to be given |
A bit Of show in the Weber & Fields 1
Duriesque this year. The young woman /
has none of her mothers superb talent |
II beauty, but she is bright, clever little |
girl and may do well If given n worthy |
rial.
Selma Dolaro's career in America was a |
peculiar one, and with all the money she |
lad handled during her life she left no /
dot for her child. When she |
came over here with the Leavitts it was
with regret that such a splen-
idly gifted creature should have been
obliged TO tangle herself up with the sort
1f spectacular brigandage the Leavitt
shoYrS rertre IN, thoSa dave !