The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-04-30
Fun in "Noah'S Ark"
Good Music and Chorus,
And Bulger Unchanged

who were in a position TO compare the
remarkable impersonations given by the
great English actress and by the capable
young actor whom Mr. Greet introduced
10 the washington public last night,
there were many good points in each
which cOunterbaianceU each other From
the standpoint OF the artist. there are
few women on the stage today who
rank with Miss Matheson. On the other
hand. the role Of ''Everyman' seems far
better suited 20 ~ man than a woman.
The masculine voice and carriage lend
a strength and impressiveness 10 the
part which are essential to a fun devei~
opment Of the possibilities Of the role.
In the morality play, the Almighty,
represented by a voice behind the cur
tain, summons Dethe and commands
him TO go 20 Everyman, who is going
through life enjoying all the pleasures
OF the flesh without thought Of his i'm
mortal soul. When the harblnger Of the
grave appears before Everyman. the
fun import Of the visitation does not at
first dawn upon the wOrldly-minded one.
When he realizes, however, that he must
leave the worlds pleasures and follies,
he pleads in vain for a little more time
IN which to straighten out and balance
the accounts Of his life Dethe is re-
lentless. He promises him some consid-
GRAFTON il he can find a single COM
paniOn of his life TO accompany him on
the long journey from which there is no
returning. Felaship is sought, but he
prefers the comradeship Of the gay 10
that Of a shrouded figure. who must
go before the High Judge. CosIn and
Kynrcde likewise forsalIe Everyman in
his extremity. Then the much bewil-
dered man turns TO Goodies. upon which
ne had set so much store But riches
cannot accompany man into the Great
refusal from the hoarder OF gold.
Good Dedes. when asked 10 &c with
Everyman, expressed her willingness, but
Everyman had treated her 50 badly that
she was too weak 10 walk. knoledge
comes 20 Everyman I'm his great distress
and through Confession the doomed man
gives Good-Dedes sufficient strength 10
Beaute. Strengthe. Five wyttes. and
Discretion accompany Everyman,
knowledge and Good Dedes on a part
of the pilgrimage, but all save the last
two fOrsake him at the grave.
Mr. Greets players presented the fif-
teenth century morality play with great
discretion and accuracy. The pr0duc-
zion, as lesson Ia the rise OF the
drama. Is highly interesting and in
the demand in Washington for this kind
of instruction would extend over one
nights production. Mr.. Greet has,
therefore, very wisely elected 70 present
tonight Much Ado About Nothing"
the cleverest OF all his Shakespearean
productions
Much Ado About Nothing viii be
welcomed in Washington as 70 affords
both Mr.. Greet and his leading lady
Miss Agnes Scott. excellent opportuni-
ties In the roles Of Benedict and Beat
rice. Miss Scott was seen last night In
the minor role OF knowledge. while Mr.
Greet WAS not I'm the cast at all
The performance last night was given
FOR the benefit OF the Prisoners Aid
and City Missionary Work, while that
tonight viii be for the George Washing
ton University fund
one Of the beauties Of the Greet pro-
duetions is that the plays are given in
their entirety. this being made possible
by the elimination OF all Changes OF
stage settings.