The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-09-17
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resented by Victor Moore, the well
known light comedian. who has recently
left the legitimate stage, and Miss EN-
ma Littleheld. This little sketch Is call
ed Change Your Act" and pictures In
a novel and most amusing manner the
left behind the footlights. Two Western
performers, whose act has gone great"
ir Montana and Idaho, have come East
and given their first performance before
manager. After the performance. the
manager sends them a note telling them
10 change their act of Go back TO the
Woods. They decide 10 change their act,
and Immediately begin rehearsing. They
are obliged 10 put UP with the noise of
carpenters, stage hands moving scenery,
and the kidding OF the other actors, all
OF which II worked up In a manner that
ellcits a wIhirlwind OF laughter from the
appre -lative audience. Mr.. Moore is a
decided acquisition 10 vaudeville for he
- one OF the best comedians seen here
in long time He has serious man
ner and pleasing naturalness that gets
over the footlghts. and every word he
says provokes laugh. He does an ex-
ceedingly artistic piece OF acting In his
little newsboy story, which is different
and superior TO others OF that subject.
Miss Ltttleheld is a worthy partner OF
this clever young man, and aids him
materially while her graceful dance Is al
ways given a generous round OF applause.
The act is decidedly we'll worth seeing,
and can be enjoyed even two or three
times. II Is a curious fact that Mr..
Moore and Miss Littbefield can rightly
boast of having had a htger salaried sup
porting company than any other artists
IN vaudeville. This Is explained when
one remembers that the other actors on
the bill with them invariably join In the
Kidding" sometimes when " is un-
expected by Mr.. Moore or Miss Little
field. Robert Hflliard, Charles It. Al
drich. Hal Merritt are some of the well
known artists wh9 are supporting" them
Isabelle Urquhart, known as the sta
tutesque Beauty OF the American stage"
win be the headline feature OF the bill
at Keith's next week, presenting an
amusing little comedy sketch, Even
stephen" Miss Urquhart is we'll remem-
bered as a former comic opera favorite.
and Is perhaps one Of the cleverest and
handsomest woman on the stage. She
is certain 10 be given a hearty welcome
upon her return to the local stage.
The return series OF performances of
David Belasco's very successful play
The Heart OF Maryland" at the Impe-
rial are attracting big audiences. There
Is no gatnsaying OF the fact at this late
period nor can there be cause for IL
play may continue Its career before the
playgoing public. that David Belascos
The Heart OF Maryland has a perma-
nent and apparently firm hold upon the
popular heart. It's strong and moving
love scenes, the pathos OF its heroines
struggles 20 achieve a triumph in behalf
OF her lover and save his life. the inter-
est and Excitement of it's war element
and the picturesque beauty and realism
OF its war element which proves at once
the background and frame OF the pictures
will ever ensure II hearty welcome and
however often IL may be presented The
only remaining matinee will be given on
Saturday.
THE Minister'S Daughters" which will
he seen at the Park theatre soon is a
play dealing with the adventures of two
daughters of a deceased country clergy
man. who are the main support Of their
widowed mother, and have accepted po-
sitions in New York. where they hope
20 earn a comfortable livelihood. and al
the same time put aside sufficient 10 help
pay of the interest on their little coun-
try home.
"Only a shop Girl" the new comedy
drama in which Lottie Williams com
menced a FIVE years starring engagement
last season. Is meeting with greater sue
cess everywhere. than last year. The
play has been rewritten and a new and
more elaborate scenic outfit furnished
II Is coming to the Empire theatre.
Miss Williams is supported by large
company which includes number OF
pretty birls who can both sing and act.
The vaudeville features are new and up
10 date and among the best OF their
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