The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-14

| ed. The primary purpose or the elup IS l to put on a great drama each year. To- i ward that end the plays of Shakespeare are carefully studied in order that the | lines may be rendered in such way as 1! to clearly express every shade of mean ing, delicate or obvious as they may be. | In addition to the annual productions several scenes from famous plays are given at each monthly meeting of the Blackfriars. During the past two months selections from Sheridans '"rhe Rivals, and Goldsmith's "She Stoops to Conquer" have been given in this way
 Professor and Mrs. Losey, who will play the leading roles in Macbeth" i" have achieved much praise for their inter- pretative readings from Shakespeare and also for their superb acting. While at Syracuse university Professor Losey organized the "Boar's Head" which to- day ranks high among the dramatic | clubs of the north and east. Under his able direction this club produced sThe Tanning of the Shrew," King Lear" and "Macbeth all of which pre- sentations met with success both ar tistically and financially. In the pro-
 
 | played the part of the mad king and his superb acting won him unstinted ! praise from the press of New York. f~When "Macb eth" was given, in addi- | tion to Professor Losey's interpreta- 1 tion of the Thane of Cawdor the part of Lady Macbeth was played by Mrs. Losey, who is no less gifted than her | husband.
 l One important feature of the Black | friars production of Macbeth will be the elegance and realism of the cos tuning and the make-ups. The cos tunes will be obtained from Miller of Philadelphia. His name is a familiar 1 one to all persons who have been con nected with the stage and to many theatregoers in general, as he has cos tumed some of the most successful and well known plays the stage today. It was only through great expense that l the Blackfriars were able to procure these costumes, but the result gained in pieturing life and men in ancient Scot land will justify it.
 The makeup will be in the hands of MT. Peters, who is the most skillful artist in the employ of Miller. He will come from Philadelphia with the cos tunes and will accompany the club on it's tour. As is well known, few pro- fessional companies carry special make up men, having each player make him self up for his part. It can be readily seen that such work is inferior to that done by a special artist and in this re- spect at least the performance of Mac beth" by the Blackfriars will be su perior to any given by professional actors
 There are a great many flea atures of the production that deserve particular mention. The play will be given entire with absolute fidelity to detail. The audience will be thrilled to high pitch by such scenes as the murder of Banquo, the great banquet scene where the spirit of Banquo returns to accuse Macbeth, the various scenes in which the Three Witches appear, the famous sleep walking scene which is one of the saddest in all Shakespeare, and the terrific battle scenes in the last of which Macduff coercomes the bloody usuper, Macbeth, after a terrible broad sword duel
 The cast, which is composed of Pro- lessor and Mrs. F. D. Losey, supported by over 35 students, is a strong and capable one. The members were se- lected only after competitive trials be- fore Professor Losey, and each player has the part that is most suited to his individual ability. Under the able coaching of Professor and Mrs. Losey this superb cast has been rehearsing for three months, during which time every detail al to Interpretation, deliv- cry, and stage grouping has been thor | oughly worked out until now the ac- tors have an ease and polish that is ] seldom found among men in college | theatricals.
 The complete cast follows:
 Macbeth, Prof. F. b. Losey, Tuscaloosa
 Macdun. S. F. Clsbaugh, '09, Birming- ham.
 Malcolm, l.. Reynolds, II, Ozark.
 Banquo, c. R. Wood, O9, Birmingham.
 Duncan, NJ. r. Stiles, 10, Birmingham.
 Donalbain, Alwyn Vickers, Il, Mont gomery.
 Ross, z. W. Moffett. law. Birmingham.
 Lennox, J. c. Morrow, H. Brmingha m.
 Angus, R. C. Hemphill Jr., H. Birming- ! ham
 Caithness, J. P. Doster II. Tuscaloosa.
 Menteith, C. k. Wood. '09, Birmingham.
 Siward, r. W. Gaines, 09, Selma.
 Young Siward, w. U. Felbelman, H. Mobile.
 Sergeant, II. U. Feibelman. II, Mobile.
 Seyton, J. |. Dodson. H. Tuscaloosa.
 Doctor, J. c. Sims, Il. Mobile.
 Porter T. w. Jones, %. Birmingham.
 First Murderer k. l.. blxkes, 10 Stroud.
 scco9d Murderer, M. W. Vance, II Ninem6nt
 ghirJ Murderer, c. c. swindle. '12, Bir minghain.
 Messengers $. M Sharp, o9; Whatley y. 5. Griffin, 10; Duke. Alwyn Nickers Il, Montgomery.
 iady Macbeth. Mrs. r. D. Losey, Tus | caloosa