Omaha daily bee., 1909-11-28
At the Theaters
0Rareed Robin, at the boyd.

Chauncey Olcott and company in Ragged
Robbin," a play In three acts, by Rlda
Johnson Young and Rita Olcott; under
direction Of Augustus Pitou. The cast:
Ragged Robin. ..Chauncey Olcott
Andrew Grattan..."....",...... Mark Price
Margaret Grattan.................Rose Curry
Sheelah Grattan. .Lottie Smith
Martin observation-disclosures EDWARDS
Lanty Banigan.-.............Andrew ONeil
Beth Meehan. ..........''..'. '.Josle ClatIln
Shaun .Georse 6renhan
Barney Riley. ,..........C Charles L.. Newton
Casey Sullivan. ............W William Jones
Darby, the harpist. -. Gasparo
Meg Manning. Charlotte Smith
Mary, the harpist's daughter. Alice Farrell
Comrade Himself
Mr.. Chauncey Olcott has a hold on the
great warm heart of Omaha that time
only strengthens His appearance at a
local theater is occasion for an out-turn
Of admirers such as greets no other actor
who comes here. 1t is not a critical
audience that greets Mr., OlCott on his an
nual return to the Boyd; It is a gather
ing Of admiring friends, each pledged in
advance by his presence to show the actor
that he is in an hospitable community,
where hia welcome has never become worn.
and where he will find many willing.
IL weep when 9Oh WNNPt 0AAu oAAiiA1 NlGl
you smile,
And give you a kiss for a kiss.
And under the sun of this geniality Mr..
Olcott warns to his work with a zest and
an earnestness that warrants the popu-
larity he has achieved. He was most
gracious last night, answering encores in
profusion and singing an added song in
front Of the curtain between acts, after
having made a cute little speech and tell
ing a good story. And for this he was
rewarded with that evidence Of appro-
baton that is dear TO every actors heart,
and is doubly enjoyed when it is known
to come from those who are sincere in
their support.
Ragged Robin has changed very little
in the year that has elapsed since it was
seen here. II is a good story, with the
element Of heart interest" strongly de-
veloped, the ordinary human aspect Of
the case being superposed on an under
pinning Of assistance from the fairies,
who still abound wherever people can be
found who believe in them. 1t has much
melodramatic strength, and is beautifully
staged, with lighting effects that d
greatly to its general attractiveness. Mr..
Olcott last night sang no new songs feel
ing somewhat the fatigue OF a long trip
Of forty-eight hours on the road to Omaha.
He had intended to sing one new song, but
preferred not to attempt It till he had
had a nights rest. But his voice showed
little trace OF his bodily w~eariness, and he
sang all his songs with that sweet lyrical
quality Of tone that has made him the
most popular singing actor OF the day.
His Sweet Girl OF My Dreams was
especially well sung. II nothing prevents,
he will replace this evening IF Youll
Remember Me- with in the Garden OF
My Heart" a song by the same author
but one that calls for more effort on
part of the singer.
Mr.. Oleott's company is a generally strong
organization. Miss Curry is beautiful
enough to deserve all the fine compli-
ments paid her by Ragged Robin. both
in song and speech, and acts her part with
taste. Miss smith Is very good I'm her
part Of Sheelah. and the others do what
is required Of them In a way to aid ma
terially in the success that is following
the play.