The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-03-01
THE WEEKS PLAY BILLS.

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chorus from ''Tannhauser as they float
down the canal. This recalls delicious
anachronism that occurred in little stock
company's presentation of .-Cyrano de Ber-
gerac when that play was having such
vogue several years ago. One of the
actresses had what is called in stage par
lance an entrance ad lib, which means
that she had few idle seconds to fiji in
with any Bit of business her own ingenuity
might suggest. This she did by warbling
Few bars OF THE Marseillaise" The
manager rushed back OF the scenes on the
opening night and yelled: Young woman,
lOr heavens sake don't let that happen
again, You're beating the flag by about 400
years.
Lolita Gladstone, the one woman mono
loguist who is really funny, is disputing
with Rose Melville the question as to which
is entitled 10 claim the creation of the curl
Gus rustic type best known through the ex-
tensive advertising isis Hopkins has had.
IL is absurd that these two clever comedi-
snneS should quarrel over the matter. Their
stage characters. save for the fact that
each one Is type of Indiana country girl,
are entirely different in every way. Both
IaVorltes In this city. Miss Melville's ire
mendously successful engagement at the
fark Is fresh in the minds of theater-
Goers here, and Miss Gladstone scored a
pronounced hit at the Grand early in the
present season.
The Elks' minstrel rehearsals are pro-
crossing with much satisfaction to the pro-
motors of the entertainment. The singers,
over sixty in number, are under the care OF
competent directors and are manifesting
much enthusiasm over the performance.
Inc sixteen end men are quietly collecting
new material for the laughing end OF the
snow The olio features will be distinctly
new and will move along quickly. The
Fnrra
INES OF old-time minstrelsy and theater-
eoerS Will be treated TO an exceedingly
clever entertainment, with all the flavor,
qualnt humOr and melody of years ago.
The parade committee comprises some sur
prlses in the big street demonstration to
pe seen in the downtown thoroughfares at
lnent. March 10 and II are the dates and
me performance will be given in English's
Opera House.
First nights in London are often tumultu-
Gus affairs that would remind an Indiana
politan OF Monday afternoon at the local
home of burlesque." the Empire. There
have been several turbulent scenes in Lon
don recently upon the occasion of the initial
performances of new plays that did not en-
tirely meet with the approval OF the gents
Wot ad pyed for their seats an admit been
pleased with the Entertainment" The
London Mail has become aroused at the
many displays OF British rowdyism in pub
nc places, and, among other things. has
this 20 say:
No one is compelled to go to the theater
AT all. and certainly no one IL compelled to
20 TO a first night, where the play has to
De taken on trust. A theater manager has
an equal right with every one else to nix
the price OF his wares. and there is no pos
siole justification for any form OF rowdyism
In the playhouse. particularly as such con-
cuct is cruelty unfair to the author and the
players, who have no voice whatever in
settling the price OF the seats"
William Winter, the dean of dramatic
critics-who. when his wrath Is upon him.
writes with a sharp-edged sword: who.
when he hates play, hates it with all his
might and main: who. when he does not
approve OF a player. cannot say harsh
enough things about him. and who Is
stanch friend and implacable enemy
has this 10 say OF Mary Shaw upon her pre-
sentation OF Ibsens Ghosts" In Boston:
Miss Shaw will appear In Boston this
afternoon. presenting the diseased. noxious
and worse than useless play of Ghosts. In
New York this was dismal failure. and so
II will be Nyerywhere. except IN COM
munity OF 'cfanks.' /"
All u which seems hardly fair. as Miss
Shows presentation OF Ghosts In Rev