The Saint Paul globe., 1905-01-01
Traditional Dramatic

next April The performances will
extend over a fortnight and will en-
brace, apart from special productions
by other artists which may be arrang
ed for, revivals of Julius Caesar y
Twelfth Night Hamlet" Richard
IL, Macbeth" and much Ado About
Nothing
Mildred Morris, a daughter of the
late Felix Morris; Ernest W-arde, son
OF f. B. Warde, and Henry Wenman,
son of the late Thomas Wenman, for
merly Of the London Lyceum COM
pany, the best Sir Toby Belch of his
time, are all members of Richard
Mansfield's company.
Why is Shakespeare so little es-
teemed in some communities ?''
We'll, answered Mr.. Stormington
Barnes, 1T is another case Of a mans
having to take the blame that belongs
to others. People have got the idea
tnat Shakespeare is responsible for the
had actors that go out in his plays
Washington Star.
Maeterlinek in Paris has been rhap-
sod1zlng over King Lear apropos Of
Antolne's acting of the play. Tt may
be affirmed he says, latter examina-
ton of the literatures of every time
and country, that the tragedy of the
old king is the most powerful, the most
vast, the most affecting, the most in
tense dramatic poem that has ever
been written. All the poets of our
earth would declare it the supreme
piece of the human STAGE All of
winch is too sincere to be patronizing
DIgby Bell has finally been selected
to play the title part IN Augustine
Thomas new play, "The Education of
MI Pipp." This play is inspired by
Charles Dana Gibson's series of inter-
estlng drawings under the same title
ana 1t appears that the selection of
this polished comedian is man
agerlal move in the right direction
Mr. Bell will cancel his vaudeville en-
gagements and begin this week re-
hearsals of the new part. as it ia
hoped by Manager La Shelle to give
1t an early production.
Mrs. Patrick Campbell, who is now
appearing in "The Sorceress. has had
play made from s"Cauaneria Rusti-
cana" with the intention of appearing
as Santuzza- Mime. Duse made a
powerful impression in Mascagnis
story done in play FORM There is
SAID to be a strong probability that
Mrs. Campbell will produce an Amer
lean play by an American author on
her return to London She has several
pieces OF native workmanship now un-
der consideration.
According to New York writer. re-
hearsals at the Metropolitan opera.
house have suddenly become interest
ing. Cause-Conried. He is always
there, and nothing escapes his eve.
He does not. meddle with the music.
Dat 1eayes that to his conductors But
stage setting, action, grouping, busi-
ness and all such matters are person.
ally supervised by him. He is actor
manager, and no one can fool him
about these things. He can teach a
prlma donna how to make an exit or
the ballet how to group in a tableau.
All the prima dome go to rehearsal
now. The cause of this is also Con
ried.
The Play
Ihe arehestra begins its overture, and
To paint the theme which in an acted
story lies,
otNN. 10, thClis- tlIl6 merry ndQl6 S
laughing call;
With here and there a cello's sad, sweet
cry, to claim :
The echo 7ei of an answering chord which
Who watch the actors in this little play.
It's aim?
snlile-a tear-once more a smile-a
thought for those who act it-and the
play is done.
Edward Peple in Chicago Inter Ocean
Klaw and changers stock company
that is to be established at the Liberty
theater in New York as a permanent
new piece, In Newport at New Ha-
ven last week for several perform
ances,. prior to opening their long en-
gagement at the home theater. The
book is by John McNally, with music
py Cole and Johnson. In the company
are such prominent people as Fay
Templeton, Peter F. Daily, Joe Coyne,
Virginia Earl, Lee Harrison and nearly
l00 others of less Importance
Robert T. Haines heads a capable
company in "Once Upon Time" the
new modern romantic comedy by
Genevieve &c G. Hafnes. author of
Hearts Af1ame," which will have its
hrst production at the Berkeley Ly-
ceum theater in New York on Jan. q
TO support Mr.. Haines there have
been engaged Gertrude Coghlan as
leading lady, &. ]. Radcliffe as lead
Ing man, Nine. Cottrelly and Tom
Ricketts, in character comedy roles.
and Arthur Hoyt, who succeeded Will
liam Norris as Adonis, the hunchback
In In the Palace of the King" for an
eccentric character.
John e. Henshaw, the spangle of
George AIDES connie, opera, sqThe Sho-
Gun, now running at WaIlack's thea
ter, New York, was member of a par
ty seated at well known cafe in the
big city, recently. Across the room
was gentleman who made himself
particularly noticeable by his attempts
to attract Henshaw'ss attention. In
plain words the man was .'rubberingn
and doing it to such an extent that the
comedian was visibly embarrassed.
Henshaw turned to one of his friends
and the following dialogue took place:
WI no is that guy over there, any-
how?' asked the comedian.
Why, that's Jones, the big oil cloth
manufacturer, from Philadelphia"
We'll, wish you would go over and
ask him to play something on his lino-
leurn, said Henshaw.
James K. Hackett, not being an actor
OF the realistic school, is violently on