The Savannah morning news., 1903-03-14
AT THE THEATER

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Richard Carvel," produced last even
ing, was its picturesqueness. The
scenes We're elaborate and beautiful,
and the costumes most effective. Even
where the acting failed, it was still
pleasure to watch the shifting pictures
been prettier than the setting of the
third act, showing tina interior of Char
tersea's house in London, and the pos
ing and grouping of the men and wom-
en-, in the quaint ball dress of the Rev
dictionary period, was excellent. Quite
as pleasing in different way was the
representation of the Star and Garter
Inn in the second act, and of the in
terror of Carvel Hall in the last. 1t
was impossible not to observe a strik-
ing similarity between the tall clocks
in these two acts and the astonishing
coincidence of their pointing the same
hour. That the hands stood still
throughout the passage of one act
might have been ignored. but that,
after the lapse of two years and four
months, they should still be at quar-
ing to ones sense of humor.
The acting at first was weak, but
improved considerably later, and,
though never rising to any great de-
| gree of excellence was good enough to
make the play-interesting as it
is in conception and cleverly writ
ten-thoroughly enjoyable. The, dra-
matte climax of the third act was quite
stirring, and the comedy in the last
act was very prettily done The in
| PRODUCTION of Horace Walpole in the
second act made an interesting cpl
sode, the party being well taken by
John w. Bennett Miss Edna G.
Brothers made an attractive Dorothy
Manners, and interpreted her role
gracefully, and Miss Della Clarke was
charming as Pattie Swain. Mr. Rob-
sons lines were frequently unintelli-
gible, but he was big and good to see.
and looked the part to perfection.
The audience, though only fair-sized,
was thoroughly appreciative. Several
curtain calls were given.
The attraction Monday matinee and
night is the dramatized edition of the
cream of Anthony Hopes genius, THE
Prisoner of Zenda." This fascinating
story is to a greater or less degree,
familiar, and it's situations, its episodes
of thrilling adventures, so originally
conceived and so brilliantly executed,
have made the play a successful ro-
nance. Plays have come and plays
have gone, but the popularity of
"Zenda," like the water of the bah
bling brook. runs on. It's success this
season has far exceeded in the line
of attendance that of its previous
achievements. A cast, headed by
Harry Leighton, appearing as Rudolf
KING of TlI1rffo nj a ND 10
as the Princess Flavia, will be found
on the programme. The matinee prices
are: Orchestra: so cents; balcony,
adults, 80 cents; children, rs cents
admission. Regular prices at night.
The sale of seats for the Lula Gla-
ser Opera Company's production of
Dolly Warden" Tuesday and Wednes-
day nights, will open this morning at
9 o'clock. The prices will be: Orches-
ira, 81 and $3.50; balcony, S1.50, 81 and
rs cents, and gallery, so cents. Lula
: Chaser, the only light opera prima
donna who has a company of her own,
will be seen for the first time in this
city. Miss CHASER will present her
great success of the last two seasons,
the work of Stanislaus STANCE and Ju-
liam Edwards. 1t is said that Dolly
Warden" is the most satisfactory ex-
diIlplt VI AtSHL OREId OL the SldBty anu
that there is not a discordant note
in the hormony of music and color.
1t tells a story, it is asserted, that has
a plot-an exception to the rule that
applies to comic opera-and 1t presents
a comedienne who has many of the
charms of Lolita, the idol of a gen.
Grafton ago, with the attraction of a
voice of rare sweetness.
TIL. ~
will produce the new romantic comic
opera, Maid Marian" by Smith and
De Koven. This opera, especially
written for the Bostonians, is the re-
suit of much thought and labor. and.
If all reports are to be credited, is the
most important in the series contribut-
ed to the lyric stage by these versatile
writer's. 1t u.s. in fact. sequel to
their greatest success, Robin Hood"
and presents the familiar personages
of the first-named opera, amid new
scenes and adventures.
An elaborate scenic establishment is
promised, showing the landscape of an
English forest with the castle of the
Earl OF Huntington in the distance;
the camp of the crusaders before the
walls OF Acre, with a sunset effect in
the desert, and the banquet hall OF
Huntington castle on Christmas Day.
The company producing Maid Mirl-
an" viii IN It's principals be the orig
inal one-including II. g. Barnabee,
who viii reappear as the sheriff; w. ".
Macdonald, az Little John; George b.
rockingham. FTiar Tuck, and the
original Dame burden, Josephine
Bartlett The prima donna VIII be
Grace Van studdif0rd, who appears in
the title role, one ~ the most beauti-
ful parts ever scored BY a composer,
n IA said Miss Van studciford has