Arizona republican., 1903-04-28
THE DORIS HEATER
Its High Standard of Attractions Un-
 der the Present Management.

Theater goers of this city are to be congratulated on r. W. Stechan's man. agement of the Doris theater since that playhouse came under his own personal direction, which has now been about a year. It is a fact of course that not every dramatic organization
 that has appeared here has been en- tirely satisfactory and there have been one or two that were decidedly bad,
 but in such eases the manager has beer the victim of confidence game as was the public and MT. Stechan has never objected to such people being given their just deserts through the news papers. Furthermore they have gen. orally received them, for Phoenix has come to be little critical in the mat ter of dramatic entertainments She likes a good show and demands it. and NIr Stechsn fully realizes that it is to his best interests to protect the pub- lie when he can. But there are black sheep among the footlight followers. the same as in any other profession. and they sometimes take advantage of a manager who cannot always guard against their misrepresentations
 But these have been rare exceptions, and in the matter of good attractions Mir. Stechan has been very fortunate and has, during his management. pre- sented to the people of Phoenix more first class entertainments than ever visited the city before. His standard has been the equal of any house in | city of this size and superior to most places for the reason that Phoenix is Q sort of an oasis in a big jump from the east to the west; a place that near ly all desirable companies like to visit on their overland tour. for breathin;, spell and for the few dollars that may be added to their treasuries en route. And Phoenix on the other hand has been given a good standing by reputa- ble theatrical folk. Congratulations, therefore. are mutual between mana ger. profession and public.
 There is nothing quite so convincing though as record of facts, and The Republican has taken the trouble therefore. to secure a list of the can panies that have appeared here under MT. Stechan's management. Its pub- .fca tion is not cnly the proof of these statements, but it will encourage MT. Stechan to keep on In his. good work and will also encourage company man. agcrs of the right sort. who may see 1t, to take Phoenix into consideration in their future bookings. The list of companies referred to which have ap- peared here in the last year includes the following:
 In drama. farce comedy and mins- trels - Melbourne Mcdowell in Cleo patra" and La Tosca"; Quo Vadis" tBeredit's oompanv); Rlble Reper- toire company. Cowboy and The Lady; "Old Jed Prouty': Irish Pawnbrokers;" Gus Suns Minstrels: Village ParsCn': "Prisoner of Zen- de-; Rupert Of Hentzau": Jcnn Nor gan in ''The Christian; "Other Peo- ples' Money: Oberle Belasco Stock company; The Silver Dagger; Harry Beresford in 'Tyrany of Tears: Browns in Town; Morosco in Man from Mexico; Thomas Jefferson in Rip Van Winkle'': Murray and Mack in "A Night on Broadwav:" Hunting for Hawkins: Brady's Lovers Lane: "Hoyt's A Trip to Chinatown"
 Tn concerts, opera, band and orches- tra-Leonora Jackson Concert con- pany: Chicago symphony Orchestra: Callamarini Repetto Operatic Concert company. in costume: Sousa's Band: The Strollers' Opera company; Ellery's Italian Band: The kilties' Sand; Olympia Opera company.