The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-03

-I HS0S IO-mOrrOW evening OF Aud
6S9Si and Otis Skinnerin Richard
49, Brinsley Sheridan's s~atir.cal mas
kerpIece. '"The School for Scandal" The
return OF Miss Rehan TO the stage has
been marked by enthusiastic receptions to
The actress everywhere she has thus far
appeared In her joint starring tour with Mr..
Skinner, and the Sheridan comedy has rare
had such a splendid Interpretation, &C
eording to the reviewers in Chicago, where
THE School for Scandal was recently
played by the co-stars
It has been a long time since Ada Rehan
was last seen in Indianapolis, and there is
q great desire on the part of local play
goers to witness a performance by this bril-
liant actress, who is regarded by so many
critics as the greatest Of American come
disnnes. Miss Rehan has always been
hooked on as the ideal Lady TeaZle Of the
delightful Sheridan play. this part and that
Of Katherine In 1.-THE Tanning of the Shrew'
being her best characterizations. AS for
Mr. Skinner, his admirable talents are so
well known to Indianapolis theater patrons
that any performance of his is always sure
OF an enthusiastic reception in this city.
He has been visiting Indianapolis annually
Tor many years, usually in romantic plays.
and has won a warm place in the hearts
OF local play-goers.
"The School for Scandal is one of those
classics that will live forever. but presenta-
tons Of the piece in this city have been
few and far between during the last decade.
For this reason there will doubtless be adj
difional interest in the performance to-
morrow evening. The play had its initial
Presentation on any stage in the spring or
the year following the American Declara-
ton of independence, and has held the stage
since then with more tenacity than any
ether play in literature, excepting only the
works Of shakspears and Sneridan o'her
The comedy deals, as all the world knows,
with a common failing OF human nature
the indulgence in unkind gossip; 1t was
written by a man who was or the world,
worldly. He was a gentleman OF fashion,
in whom were united 10 a very remarkable
degree the graces of the courtier and the
mental power of a man OF letters. His wit
was keen, but IL was tempered and made
ealutary by his wisdom. His eloquence was
profound and his constructive skill was
demonstrated not only in the domain or
dramatic craftsmanship, but in great meas
ures Of statecraft, which advanced the
glory and prosperity OF the country. IN
1.-THE School for Scandal he wrote of peo-
Die whom he knew, whose tOibles ne saw
through and whose artificial views or lie
be understood, and in a meausre sympa-
thized with. 1t was because his nature
was sympathetic, buoyant and amiable that
he was able 10 make the play a genial and
human satire and not u mere lampoon.
Otis Skinner, who has not been seen here
In a comedy part since he portrayed De
Grammont so gracefully, will appear as
the two stars includes some very prom
inent players, and for this reason 1t is In
teresting to note the full cast, which Is 10
be seen tomorrow evening and which will
be as follows:
Sir Peter Teazle................Edwin Varrey
Sir Clarke
Joseph Walter Hale
Sir Benjamin Backbite.. Joseph Weaver
Is. Welles
Rowley TOMBSTONE
Walton Pyre
Crawford
Hlngold
Lady S~neerwell.. Howard
Maria Katherine Evarts
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This was to have been a full week" at
English's. as the big musical comedy. THE
Bfllionaire." was booked for two perform
ances at that theater. Owing to the sud
den death in Chicago Of the star Of THE
Millionaire" company, Jerome Sykes, the
tour Of this spectacular show OF Klaw &
Erlanger's has been interrupted and may
not be resumed and. consequently, Tuesday
and Wednesday nights at English's will
be dark this week. on Thursday even
ing there will be an Offering of much i'm
portance-Charles Hawtrey, the distin-
II guished English comedian. in his greatest
success, 'The Man from B~lankley's." This
comedy. which Is said to.be vastly superior
TO Hawtrey's vehicle OF the past two years,
"A Message from Mars" proved one or
the genuine hits OF the season in New
York and Chicago.
II was Mr.. Frohman's intention to pre-
sent Mr.. Hawtrey in THE Man from
Blankley's" last season, after having In
Produced the actor TO the American public
the season previous in "A Message from
Mars but IL took all of the two seasons
before the t-heatergoers We're thoroughly
satisfied with the last-named play. Hence
IT is that ''The Man from Blankley's' is
only now being shown. The piece has been
IN readiness for three years, since its ini-
tial production at the ST. James Theater.
London. by Mr.. Hawtrey. prior to his ar
arrangement with Mr.. Frohman for this
American tour. Though The Man from
Blankley's" was more effervescent in COM
edy than "A Message from Mars" Mr..
Frohman elected To open Mr.. Hawtrey's
tour with the latter piece as the one which
actors visit TO float IL into the popularity
1T had scored in England. The manager
was quite convinced that The Man from
Blanklevs' would take care of itself when
the ti.he came to present IL. That his
Judgment was correct seems to be borne
out By his experience with both plays al
ready-the one a solid success for two sea
sons and the other an accepted medium
for hiliarity wherever IL has ever beer
given thus far, the present new season.
The company with which Mr.. FrOhmau
has surrounded Mr. Hawtrey in The Mar
from Blankley's" Is announced as the identi-
cal organization that supported the come
dian IN the London run of the piece. Mr.
Frohman subsequently brought over the
whole party and scenery intact and first in,
PRODUCED both in America at the Criterion
New York. engagement. AT the end of the
present season Mr.. Hawtrey is under con,
tract 90 return TO London for an extended
stay in that metropolis. His Forthcoming
appearance here will therefore be his las
in this city for a period Of at least three
years
"F1orod0ra.'' which still continues alonf
on fits tuneful way. will be the last attrac,
ton Of the week al English's. coming FOL
matinee and evening performance mex
Saturday. Fisher & Ryley's mo. 1 com
pany." as IL IL called, which has just fin
ished a highly successful engagement il
Chicago. will be the interpreting organiza
tion-a better company. it is claimed. thar
the one seen In indianapolis last season
In the hundred people which will present
the bright English musical comedy her,
there are many who are very well known
20 local playgOers. Adelaide ManOla.
daughter or the Once-famous opera singer
Marion Manola, will be- the one newcOmeI
having an important place in the cast
Young Miss ManOla, who Is said 10 b. Z
beautiful girl and "A charming singer, Il