The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-02-13
AT THE THEATRE.
The Rays in "klna Casey"

VI.
What was unquestionably the fun
NEST, best, and consequently most
pleasing attraction Of its kind this
season, was presented at the opera
house last night by "The Rays John
NY and Emmal, under the title of
King Casey" twoact musical
comedy. A number of comic operas.
farce comedies and musical comedies
nave been seen at the opera house
since last September, but King
Casey has been the only attraction
OF its kind that can be aptIy termed a
laugh from start to finish" At NO
time, from the rise of the curtain to
the fall, was there a dull moment.
The work was done I'm decidedly snap-
by manner, was clean and Irp-to-the-
moment, and went well with the
rather large house. Every number
was encOred many times, and every
encore brought out something new:
something entirely different, as it
were, from the average style or type
OF musical comedy numbers.
AS a matter of fact, there is little
sense or plot to the production. Two
brothers, twins, natives of the Elmer
aid Isle, are, to be terse, the works"
One is king of the mythical island of
'Lalla Pa Zaza," and the other tries
to usurp the throne. There, in short,
is the plot. The two comedians are
the motive power, around which CEN
tiers the greater portion of the work,
and to say that they were good, is but
putting it mildly. 1t is truly refresh,
Ing to witness such a performance as
was presented last night Being. as
it is, away from the hackneyed type,
it Is accepted at once as a success, |
and from the opening number by the |
chorus, the audience settled back in |
their seats to a night of enjoyment |
and ninth. |
The chorus is an exceptional one.
In appearance, both men and women, |
We're magnificent, possessing good |
looks, fine forms and individual stage |
presence. Their work was superb |
Trained to the highest degree, so that |
the maneuverS were in unison, and |
with well trained and musical voices,
they We're a decided feature. This is
particularly true of the work in the
second act, all Of which was heartily !
AS the ''WTaldor Fireman Mr. Ray
Was great. He is a comedian of a pc
;liiar style, relying a great deal on
iacial expression. Unlike many per-
orners of stellar magnitude, he does
lot oReTdo his part, although the op-
was presented many times.
He lays no claim to histrionic ability.
lie is simply q clever comedian, who
lnoWs what the people want, and
gives it to them in a clean, concise
Ind snappy manner. Were Mr.. Ray
/ mute, his antics alone would insure
HIM a substantial footing among
comedians.
AS the King" Mr. Dan Coleman
vas quite clever. His makeup and
tctions are in every way similar to
o the nights enjoyment.
er, as portrayed by Mr.. Ford Sterl-
ng, was a droll character. His work
vas mirth provoking to very great
egree.
Mrs. Emma Ray, as Cold Mine"
Tas rather clever, although the char
cter gave her little opportunity for
he work OF which she is capable and
6hich made her more or less famous
n the vaudeville stage.
Mr.. John B. Morris, as Rocky
fountain Jack" Mr.. Jaek Clalane
s Mons. LaFroge'';; Mr.. Wilbur Held c
S Lieut.. Tom Hardy. U. S. Navy"
Lr. James Williams as Fire Chief :
asey," Mr.. William James as First
oval Body Guard" Mr.. William
evelyn as Second Guard" Miss
une May as Princess Eulah," and
[iss Julia Sweeny as '.Materia," court
MUSICIAN. were very good.
The most attractive musical num-
ers were the opening chorus,
Deutschland MY Dixie Girl"
. III Teach You How"