The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-03-02
In the Theaters of Indianapolis

OF Louis XII. he called for torches and the
Wallets rushed upon the stage minus the
lights-barred by the city ordinances In
The Bells also a spot light Is needed for
the great dream scene. but an incandescent
ight-a weak Observation-Disclosures the IL
Elimination. Sir Henry voiced his sentiments
concerning the overindulgence in legisla
ton in no uncertain terms The sale or
seats for the Indianapolis performances by
the famous English tragedian. will open
this morning at Englishs box office, and IL
is believed there will be heavy demand.
The most important event of the theat-
rical world in New York this week is the
appearance OF Richard Mansfield in Count
Alexis Tolstois drama. Ivan the Terri
bIe," which was given it's initial American
presentation in English Monday evening AT
the New Amsterdam Theater. II is a very
heavy piece, In Ave acts and eight scenes,
giving every opportunity Tor the use OF
elaborate stage settings and the employ
ment OF large forces of supernumeraries.
1t is said that Mansfield has found in the
character OF the Car part affording full
scope 20 his histrionic powers. The play is
supposed 20 occur during the last year OF
VANS life when the physical and mental
vigor and imperious spirit of the autocrat
were beginning TO break beneath the weight
of empire, the perpetual menace OF open
and secret foes. accumulation OF disaster
and the retrlpution exacted py ms FURIOUS
excuses. Ivan is represented, apparently,
as q compound of Louis XI and Macbeth.
Viola Allen has almost recovered from
her very dangerous illness. and her press
representative sends word TO this column
that there is hardly doubt that she will
be able to fill all of her Western engage
ments, and will appear in Indianapolis at
Englishs on the evening OF May 10 in her
ma anificent production of Twelfth Night.
Miss Allen had a narrow escape, but, thanks
TO a fine constitution and a skillfully per-
formed operation. she is now able 10 take
short walks daily. That the distinguished
young actress was compelled to close her
New York engagement almost Immediately
after achieving great personal triumph
must have been terribly disappointing TO
her Her portrayal of Shakspeare's Viola
is said to be the best thing she has ever
done.
A notable performance for the benefit OF
the Actors Home took place yesterday in
New York at the New York Theater. Will
ton Lackaye delivered the Introductory ad-
dress and was followed by a scene from
Richard Carries operate comedy, THE Ten
derfoot" Kyrle Bellew next appeared in
Shakspearean reading and then new one,
act play, entitled THE March of Time;
was given. After act from Babes in
Toyland," new playlet by Grace Living
ston Furniss was performed by Robert
Edeson, Elsie De Wolfe and May Robson.
Sam Bernard, in a monologue, Clay Nj.
Greene's one-act play. For sweet Love, $
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tributions rounded out what must have
been an entertainment well worth seeing.
Rehearsals are now being held in New
York for the forthcoming production of
1.-THE Shepherd King" the new drama Of
the time of King David. While THE Shep-
herd King is a strong religious play, it is
not devoid of interest from a dramatic
standpoint, it is said, and its sponsors eX-
4 In 70 n
was written by Charles Reeves and Wright
Lorimer the latter wealthy young actor.
Mr.. Loriiner will play the part OF David
1t is understood that $4,000 is TO be eX-
pended upon the production. Lorimer is
one of the few young American actors
having an independent fortune and ne is
putting his own money into this ambitious
venture. Although oorn in America, he is
an Oxford graduate.
Bolossy Kiralfy, who produced the great
spectacle, America" at the Chicago Audi
forum during the worlds fair an 1903. will
give another great patriotic spectacle in st.
Louis during the entire period of the ex-
position. This production" says Mr.. XII
! rally, will be larger and more elaborate
| than the Chicago show. 1t will have 600
/ people on the stage and will cost about
$3.50 day. The scenery will be fireproof.
| a precautiOn necessary in spectacle OF its
| magnitude, since the Chicago fire. The
| costumes which are now being made in
Europe, will reach us in time for the open
| ing in May. The show is to be presented
| in the st. Louis Odeon.
Friends of John Bailey have been to the
Park in force during the engagement of
1.-The Smart Set" which closes there to-
night. He is Indianapolis negro and
takes one of the more important parts in
| the production. His friends gave ball for
/ him at Odd Fellows Hall last night. He is
twenty-five years old and this is his first
season with the company. The Park will
| change its bill tomorrow to David Belasco' 5
The Heart of Maryland this being the
first engagement of this play here at
| popular prices.