The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-20
TWO WEEKS OF OPERA.
Olympians Open at Casino Monda
 Night With "Safd Pasha.o

Night With "Safd Pasha." The Montgomery public should con- graduate itself on the engagement by Manager Neal of the Pickett Springs Casino of the Olympia Musical Comedy Company for two weeks.
 The writer who has ever dealt hon. estly with his readers in matters the atrical. had the pleasure of witnessing the production of two operas by this company on a recent visit to Mobile. where the singers have just closed an engagement of eight weeks at the Mon- roe Park Theatre. Considering the prices charged, the fact that the players full presentation, such excellent voices, such good training, such a large com pany were not expected.
 Appreciation of the company of sing CTS Is best expressed by the editor of The Mobile Register, musician him. self of good repute, who violated the customs of newspapers and wrote this editorial in praise of the Olympians in his edition of August IS:
 The Olympia players and singers have done us a world of good this sum- mer by their highly entertaining per formances at Monroe Park. These are conscientious people who have done their work faithfully and well. Un- like other associations that have play eu nero III the summer season they have maintained pleasant relations be- hind as well as before the footlights There has been no pickering. division or dissension, and the engagement will be played to the end in the same good style that distinguished it's beginning. Mobile people understand the difficult ties under which the series of operas have been given and applaud the hon. est efforts made by the company to n Thfc ia Tn Ina the last week of the engagement, a program of the most successful operas has been prepared for the farewell performance. We propose that our people turn out and make the patronage a testimonial of popular ap- preciation, and an assurance that when a good company comes here 1t will re- ceive support commensurate with its merits"
 The Olympia Company consists Of thirty people who have been associated together for eight years during which time they have played many long en- agreements, notably twenty-sfx weeks in Los Angeles, Cal, twenty-eight in Chicago. Our hundred weeks in New Orleans and many other long op- era seasons. Consequently an enor- nous repertoire of over one hundred operas and musical comedies Is one of the strongest attests of this organ ization.
 Ine prlnclpalS are aAi aFtlStS oI rep utation and have been carefully se- lected with a view to making each presentation of their large repertoire as near perfect as possible.
 Lottie Kendall, the prima donna sou brette, Is Gas well as being one of the most beautiful women on the American stage) a finished actress, comedienne and vocalist. She will play the part of Serena, the Pasha's daughter, in the opening bill Monday night, introduce ing some of the latest song hits of the day.
 Ed. Eagleton, the leading comedian, is an artist of great resource and the He will appear as Hadad, part in which he has scored many successive hits.
 Robert Pitkin, the baritone, is clever actor with an excellent voice of great range and power. He will be seen as Hassen Bey. captain of the Pasha's body guard, and will give good account of himself
 Leo Addc, the second comedian, has strong, resonant basso cantante voice, and in the grotesque character of Nocky appears to good advantage.
 Percy Matson, the tenor, is a young singer of great promise. He will be heard to advantage as Terano, the Mexican nobleman. +~
 Joe Alexander, the character come dian, will be given the part of the Rajah of Altra. ~.~ . =.-* .:.~..
 Lucille De Val, the prima donna so- prano, is the happy possessor of a lyric soprano voice of almost unlimited range and sweetness. She will appear as Queen Att a part which gives her every opportunity to display her Vo- cal ability. :" ~.: l.. ..-
 Theresa Barker, character contralto, is comedienne of wide experience and success. She will play the comedy part of Balah Sofa. sister to the Rajah, and her portrayal of the many funny situations will be enjoyed.
 The chorus is strong. composed of good voices, fine looking young woman and men, thoroughly drilled and com petent. :. ==