Mexico weekly ledger., 1907-12-19
4 FALL GUY.
To be Played in Mexico January
l4th by the parnsby Co. Under
the Auspices Of the Eagles.

In quest OF news regarding The pro-
duction OF "The Fall GUY TO be pre-
sented Ia Mexico January lath, under
-ahe auspices OF the Eagles, the writer
called at the homie Of the Authors and
after q climb 10 the attic, found Mr..
and MIS-. Darnaby cozlly quartered In
what they styled their think shop.
In the csnter OF the room was a great
square table, dotted here and there
with small pieces Of card board, the
floor was covered with music paper
and manuscript and In a chair on eth
er side OF the table sat the two work
ers. "You are just in time to miss a
most embarrassing entertainment"
said Mr.. Darnaby, 1--WE have just finish
ed our first rehearsal or rather what
Is called the Authors rehearsal. Az
ter expressing his regrets at not ar
irving sooner, the writer took the
pr0ffered seat, while Mr.. Darnaby pro-
coded to sit Turkish style, on. the floor
AS an explanation, be stated that the
writer was the only one who had sum-
moned courage to come that far. as
they had threatened, Ill hopes Of be-
ing left quietly alone, to read to the
first one the entire manuscript of the
new show" II one can appreciate
what this means you will understand
why We were without much Interrupt
tiop, as 1t is the most trying and
boreing proceedings"
In answer to questions as to the use
OF the card boards, MI. DarDaby said,
"YOu see this is more OF a play fac
facy, than an Authors sanctuary.
Most musical comedies, with the ex-
ception OF the music are manufaetur-
ed and oft times rlany more OF the
real hits OF the show r suggested
after you have started rehearsals. The
Fall Guy Is along the lines OF "The
District LEADER play set to music,
and the tremendous success OF that
piece has proven that the tendency is
towards plays with astory, no matter
whether IL be Opera or Musical COM
edy. Those little bits Of paper re-
present the characters n the piece,
is Of them and with them we
play I've aud over the manuscript,
changing this picture and that until
we think we have 1t as good as Is pos
sible TO picture without a background
and live actors. My wife sits on one
side the table and while l read the
script she brings on the card board
actors, sings the music OF each number
in this way regulating the time, and
moves the characters about as we ex-
pect to have them In the production.
1t ia more difficult TO cast q piece OF
this kind, because OF the necessity OF
securing those who not alone can act
but sing al well. We have had many
kind offers Of assistance by those who
have proven their ability In the past
and who will, l, an sure, after a few
~rehearsals prove, they possess extra
ordinary talent. Mr.. Alex Whitney
will lplaY A~dolphus Dobblns, the
"Fall Guy" while Fred Pitcher will
play the part Of 1.-THE KID. We
have been very anxious about the
parts OF Peggy and Sue, the latter we
have offered to Miss Threlkeld.
Miss Thfekeld is very talen-
young lady | am told. and l think
the part will suit her splendidly.
Mr.. Fred Morris will play the part
OF Marsh, DR. Griffin will sing the
tenor role, Clip Woodward will play
'.Ly Some'' the Chinese Cook, Tom
Null the Dutch" Chief',, and forty OF
hers will take part In the cast and
chorus. The mites collected much in
formation OF interest which will be
reproduced from time to time as space
permits.