The Washington times., 1906-08-26
Academy-"The Way of tie Trans.
gressor'


THE Way of the Transsressor" is
the title Of a new play written by
Charles II. Fleming which possesses
many clements Of novelty. In addition
TO an interesting story told In a pleas
ant manner, there are ample Opportuni-
ties for the introduction Of a number
of effective cllmaXes and situations, all
of which have been taken advantage Of.
The comedy part of the play is fresh,
bright and original there being many
quaint types of character that have
never been Introduced in a play OF this
kind before. In addition 20 this, one
scene affords a chance for the intRO-
ductiOn Of high class vaudeville special
ties. These are not dragged IN, but TIT
I'm naturally as a part Of the play. The
scenic effects of the play are superb.
Ranging from scenes on the Hudson 10
some Of the most interesting places IN
New York city each act has scenes
that are novel and interesting. An ef,
fective bit Of realism IS shown IN one
act where the celebrated Twin Tunnel
is depicted. This representation of one
OF the most remarkable feats Of engl.
aeering In the United States, shows
railroad effect that is startling and
realistic. One of the features of the play
81 The Introduction % four canine
Thespians William T. Stephens. who
was the FIRST 20 introduce acting dogs,
has developed and educated four Land.
seer dogs and they have parts In the
play that give them a chance TO show
what they can do. II is safe 10 say that
no actor on the American stage IS
quicker at picking NJ his cues than
these dogs and no one ever saw an
actor 60 through with his work so cheer
fully as these magnificent animals. Nat
urally they have heroic parts and they
act jnteIliEenty. The Way OF the
Transgressor," with all its wealth OF
scenery. its wonderful mechanical ef.
fects. its clever dramatic company, it's
numerous vaudeville novelties and she
greatest of all educated dogs viii DO
the attraction at the Academy for the
week beginning tomorrow night.
Lyceum-OPening of the New Season.
The New Lyceum. which will reopen
tomorrow, has during the vacation been
throughly renovated rehtted, decorated.
and made the equal of any theater in
The country in its appointments. The
auditorium bears evidence of lavish ex-
penditures, the walls frescoed and deco
rated, the general color scheme being
biue and gold. A contrast is furnished
By the red cushions in the orchestra
chairs and The handsome red carpets.
The New Lyceum is under the diree-
ton of the Empire Circuit Company,
which controls thirty eight other thea
tiers throughout the country. This en-
abIes them to present the best products
of the field of burlesque. 1t may be
added that. with the new rules which
the Empire Circuit has applied 10 all
shows appearing IN its territory, no
assurance Of the character OF the per-
formances at the Lyceum is necessary.
The opening attraction will be the
''Th0roughbreds," for many years rank
ed among the leaders In the burlesque
field. This year the company IS said
to be stronger and better than ever
The company Is composed Of a number
of excellent comedians. while the chorus
Is composed of a hevy of twenty pretty
girls. all OF whom can sing and dance
we'll "A fact which adds greatly TO the
success of the entertainment The
vaudeville portion of the entertainment
viii consist of an oliO Of exceptional |
merit and would In itself make an ex-
cellent straight vaudeville show. Among
those who will contribute novel and /
pleasing acts are Mile. Tocka, Wash |
burn and Flynn, Henry and Francis, !
NiblO and Riley. and the Laurent Trio.
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