Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-08-06

new plays. as 1t is announced that first
productions of a number of pieces are to
be made in the national capital. Prominent
theatrical managers promise a greater num-
Der of good new plays for the coming sea-
son than were brought to light last year, in
which event there will probably be no ne
cessity for the producers to fall back on
old pieces on account of the failures of the
new productions to strike the chord In the
public heart that causes the people to loosen
UP their purse strings and swell the box
office receipts. Probably the theatergoers
have hopes that the promises of the man
ayers will not go by default.
Chase's will be radiant center of amuse-
ment when its archway doors open to the
public Monday, August IA. From the arch to
the stage there is a harmonious blending of
tints and colors. making the theater one
of the most inviting theater edifices to be
found The artist in charge of the decora-
lions, Mr.. George T. Thompson Chase's
scenic and stage chief, has done his work
well. Maroon ruby red, ivory white
Nile green and old gold are the DONNA ting
colors in the harmonious blend that has
transformed the walls and ceilings. The
large lobby looks like the approach to a
palace and the beautiful easels ranged
along the walls do not detract from the i'm
preston. The borders and medallions are
well done and the ceiling is hidden under
figure designs of appropriate character. The
drawing room on the elevation above the
lobby remains comfortable and inviting
before and the auditorium. the boxes
and the stage present an attractive appear
ance. The gothic character of the interior
has been preserved by the plaster relief
signs traced upon the borders of the walls
and ceilings and cathedral glass windows in
all the openings along the west front OF
the structure obscure the theatrical fea
lures. The orchestra seats have received
attention from the cleaners and the boxes
have been furnished with rattan observa-
ton chairs and retiring settees. The floors
everywhere have been treated to several
coats of varnish and all the wood surface
in the entire building has been treated with
VarniSh and granting This Is precaut1on
that makes for the health of the audiences.
The latest contrivances have been adopted
for the ventilation of the theater, and these,
combined with its opening upon the four
sides, furnish wholesome air to every part
of the playhouse.
Especial attention has been given to the
Identification of the ladies' retiring room.
Old rose walls ivory surfaces, gold finish
ings and marble mosaic floor things form
pleasing combination in the room. The
reading rooms have been improved and
their subdued-tone character is in keeping
with the quietude that should prevail in
chambers devoted to literary uses. The
their full share of attention. and the pa
irons of these sections Of the playhouse will
feel that their comfort, safety and pleasure
have moved the management quite as po-
tently as the other parts that produce
greater revenue. Hundreds of incandes-
cent lights have been added INSIDE and out
side the theater and three electroliers will
brilliantly illuminate the lobby and the first
reading room.
The proscenium arch will frame a hand
some stage, as Mr.. Thompson during the
summer has brought forth new drops, cur
tains and settings. Among them Is palace
interior that reproduces the grand stairway
of the Grand Opera House, Paris. Another
Is magnificent library with all the re-
preston of colorng found in English IL
braries. A third is dainty olio. The
stage floor from the footlights to the drop
curtain has been given mirror-like sur
face that will reflect the light upon the per-
formers. Thick carpets deaden the foot
falls. AS Chase's stands today Washington
possesses a theater that, considered from
the standpoint Of its elevated policy Of
amusement as we'll as its attractive appear
ance, deserves to rank with the best
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