The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-11-13
PROVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE

A fairly good-sized audience. made up
In the main of Jewish people greeted
Nine. Kenny Lipzin, the Yiddish TRACE
dienne. in "Mirele Effros," a drama in
four acts by Jacob Gardin
The company comes from the Thalia
theatre in New York and II has only been
within a years time that the Jewish peo-
pie of Providence have had the opportuni-
ty of witnessing Yiddish plays, and the
occasions have been always marked with
enthusiasm which savors clearly OF deep
appreciation.
The audience last night was indeed very
demonstrative and they appeared to take
a greater interest in what was going on
upon the stage than does the average
American audience. The facial express
sions showed keenly their pleasure and
the outbursts of applause were many
The author of the drama has been termed
the Yiddish Shakespeare and his method
Of bodybuilding is simple yet decidedly ef-
fective and the telling OF the story appears
10 move along in a very even and natural
manner, the clmaXes and strong situa-
tions being worked up to in a clever man
ner which demonstrated the authors
dramatic instinct.
The tale OF "Miree Effres" is a family
affair, to speak, telling Of a Jewish
widow Of presumably great wealth and
power who has two sons. One marries a
demure maiden OF poor but honest parents,
but eventually the character Of the young
wife appears 10 change and, together with
her parents, succeeds in turning the young
husband and his brother against the
mother. About this nucleus is built the
various dialogues and situations that ono
might expect i'm such a condition Of affairs.
but the ending OF II is that all are recon
cied and the finale Is quite as one might
expect. There are some very dramatic
moments interSpersod i'm the four acts
the lines are strong and are decidedly well
interpreted.
Nine. Lipzn in the title role was given
an opportunity TO demonstrate her dram
attic powers and at times her emotional
acting was wonderful. She displayed
quiet dignity in the more commonplace
lines she had. and her work I'm every de-
tail showed study and sincerity.
The supporting company Is very well
balanced indeed. Mr.. Tornberg as
Nuchemze Chane Dvore, the ather Of the
young wife. had as usual a comedy part
and gave his customary fine Interpretation,
while Mr.. Moskowitz, as the widow
bookkeeper Schalmen. played his part in
a conscientious manner. Miss Schrager,
as the young wife, should come in for
much favorable comment. Her position was
a difficult one and she played IL well. ris-
ing 20 the occasions when strong action
was necessary. I'm a skillful manner Nine.
Name as Machley. the servant, was clev-
er and. although not having large part
I'm the piece made a favorable impression.
OF course. the performance Of these Yid-
dish plays directly appeal to the Jewish
people. and II IL difficult for an American
TO comprehend just what Is the meaning OF
the action on the stage. However. there
are many theatregoers who would enjoy
witnessing the novelty OF a Yiddlsh play
had they some little conception OF the
action and what the story was all about.
1t would appear that a good clear. gen
eral synopsis OF the plays printed I'm the
programs would be OF value and would no
doubt result I'm the presence OF many who
would like to sec Yiddish performance
but do not care 90 go simply because they
are totally unfamiliar with the tale that
it tells.
This evening Mime. Lipzin and her com
psny will present The Orphan"