The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-04-10
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In one respect. at least. f. II. sothern's
production OF Justin Huntly McCarthy's
romantic play. 'If / Were King" has
been a record breaker. The stages OF no
less than three theatres were used at the
same time for its rehearsal. At the Gar
den Theatre, New York, over thirty prin-
cipals went through the play daily under
the direction of Mr.. William Seymour, at
the Academy OF Music Carl Marqig re-
hearsed a special ballet used I'm the bal
masque OF the third act and entitled the
Dance OF Folly" at Days theatre
hundred and ten extras were rehearsed
by Mr.. Sothern's stage manager. assisted
by a military officer. The majority of
these extras take part i'm sortie outside
of the walls OF Paris, the remainder be-
ing court ladies. pages. etc. so that near
ly two hundred. people take part in the
production.
Beginning the week of April 81, the New
Park theatre announces for it's attrac-
tion, that undue and realistic play "The
Span of Life" The play is a melodrama
scope for scenic display and strong sItua-
tions
At the Empire theatre week of April
q, lyon Yonson." the Swedish dialect
comedy drama. will be the attraction. 1t
has been nearly two years since the play
was last seen in this city. and during
that time IL has been rewritten up to date
and number OF new effects added.
The Albee Stock company are making a
very favorable impression during this.
their first week Of the season. IL is the
unanimous verdict that the company Is
even superior To the strong company OF
last season. all OF the new members being
extremely clever people The ladies are
already winning favor. and before long
are certain TO be strong favorites. and the
gentlemen are earning the hearty demon
strations OF approval being given them
by the immense crowds that are nocking
TO see their performance this week.
Without n single exception. there is not
a weak spot I'm the company, and the pro-
duction OF THE Masqueraders' is given
with the same careful attention TO detail
that characterized all the productions Of
last season by this company, and which
earned such admiration for Mr.. Winter,
the efficient stage manager.
The villain OF a play Is rarely popular.
yet Mr.. VIM Humphrey. the new heavy
man OF the Albee company, is this week
making one OF the distinct hits OF the
performance. He plays the very uncon-
genial role OF Sir Brice Skene. brutal.
dissipated blackguard, yet he plays with
such amazing artistic finish that he com
"a, .t,-s.tg FV.f Pro.
tiniost gallery god TO the most discrimin-
ating theatregoer. Mr. Humphrey is GER
tainly a decided acquisition TO the Albee
company.
Miss Evesson. the new leading lady Of
the Albee company. az once jumped into
favor Monday evening by her very clever
impersonation OF the restless. impulsive
but warm-hearted Dulclo I.arondie. The
role Is one that contains the whole gamut
OF emotions, and Miss Evcsson's versa
tiliiy was equal TO the great test she be-
inR equally good In each emotion As for
Miss Evesson's appearance she Is un-
questionably n very beautiful woman.
and wears some magnificent gowns
There can be no doubt but that she will
be immensely popular as the general
tendency Of both sexes seems 20 be TO en-
thuse over her
The most notable characteristic Of Mr..
Mortimer Weldon's acting I'm 'The Mas
queraders" az Keith's this week II the
earncstness and sincerity which predom-
mates i'm his work. lie r.. like the popular
Miss Leigh. remarkably convincing. lie
seems To- have lost his own personality.
and have become thoroughly the slightly
demented youth. Eddie Remon. His act
ing In the third act was particularly good.
and was an artistic little bit Of pathos.
MT Weldon also has In his favor a very
fine stage presence. ~.