The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-26
Theatrical Notes.

1t looks as If William Faversham's en-
gagement at English's. which opens to-
morrow night. will prove very pleasing
and successful one. This is Mr. Faver-
sham's second season as a star under the
management of Charles Frohman and he
now seems to have play that is worthy of
him, IL the success of his New York en-
gagement at the Empire Theater is to be
taken as criterion. Mr.. Faversham began
his starring tour last season in "A Royal
Rival and although he made a good i'm
preston in the leading role the play was
not very well suited to him. Henry ".
Esmond's new comedy, 'Imprudence, is
said to be typical Faversham play. with
q part for the star that fits him perfectly.
As Jack Frere. the hero of the piece, he
is said TO appear to splendid advantage. be-
ing Afforded the very best opportunity of
his entire career. Aside from Mr.. Faver-
shams appearance in desirable play there
VIII DOUBTLESS be a good deal of interest. on
the part OF local theater-goers, in the MEM
bers or his company. several of whom are
players OF high reputation. The new Lead
ing woman, Fay Davis. has the part of
Billie Mari, and she Is credited with max
ing a pronounced hit since the play was
first produced. Miss Davis Is entirely new
TO Indianapolis. Hilda Spong and Jeffries
potent factors in "Imprudence The en-
gagement will be for two nights and a Sat
urday matinee.
Lincoln ]. Carter. the author of Alaska, -
the new melodrama which opens its half
weeks engagement at the Park this after
noon. Is noted for the many thrilling melo-
dramas that he has written and produced
himself. He is considered one of the clev-
crest inventors OF stage effects in this
country. having been the first TO introduce
number of novel ideas behind the foot
lights. His new play deals with life in
the icy regions of the far North and is said
to be very different from anything else he
has ever offered theater-goers. The story
of the play treats OF several gold hunters
ana their adventures in the most pictur-
esque part OF Alaska. The drama is not
piood-and-thunder play. but has many SEN
satlonal features, the principal one of which
II the eruption OF a volcano, which is said
TO be wonderfully realistic. The company
selected by Mr.. Carter is credited with be-
ing very capable organization. the prin-
clpal feminine parts being taken by Miss
st. George HuSSey, a well-known comedi-
enne. and the child actress. Nanon Everett
who has made strong success in an in
teresting juvenile part. Alaska" is pretty
sure OF a successful engagement at the
Park. where thrilling melodramas are al
ways well liked
Arthur Weld. the English musical con-
ductor. who wears a monocle and kid
gloves when he directs his orchestra. no
longer has charge OF the musicians at the
Broadway Theater. New York. where ..The
Silver Slipper Is enjoying a long run. II
seems that Edna Wallace Hopper declared
that she could not continue 10 look into
that single barreled eyeglass night after
night and retain her happiness. and IL came
to that point where either the little
comedienne or the ultra swell director
would have 10 leave the theater. So Mr.
Weld withdrew and was Immediately given
an engagement at the Casino TO take charge
Of the instrumental music of "a Chinese
Honeymoon" New York has become ac-