Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-09-23
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The Greek Play--Salt Lake beheld
something OF a curiosity at the thcater
last night The audience was almost
entirely composed OF the members Of
the local Greek colony. and they were
out in goodlY force, while they did not
fiji the house Sprink led throug tho
auditorium also. were members OF the
u Of L. faculty. and some dramatic
students who study along advanced
lines: the expected delegations from
the Lsdvies clubs which are making
study OF the ancient drama, however.
were not In attendance.
As prelude to the rendition OF the
play. Mr.. Raymond Duncan. the mana
ser OF the entertainment. appeared
In his Greek costume in front OF the
curtain and gave an extended lecture
on the degraded condition OF the
drama today. the commercial spirit
that rules II. and the necessity for re-
building the art along the old lines.
incidentally, he made a bitter assault:
on the Sat Lake press because they
had not extended to him what he
thought was due him In the way of
publicity without charging for space.
He also made a ferVid plea in favor Of
getting back to the pure Greek
methods OF dramatic art, and stated
that the mission OF himself and his
company was not to make money. but
20 show the people what the old ideas
were. and to form new school OF
drama throughout the land.
The rendition OF the ancient play
"Elektra" Sophocies' classic. was very
interesting from the stand point OF
the student and professor but less
20 the average auditor. who is merely
on the lookout for the customary
thrills" II was rendered in ancient
Greek. but Judging from the applause
from most OF the audience Il must
10 Ia AsIWH
II was well costumed, and the stag
ing was along the lines Of simplicity
with an abundance Of drapery for
which the Greek stage was noted II
was quite interesting to notice the
strict similarity OF gestures and poses
To the old Greek paintings and friezes
so often seen IN museums and on the
walls Of antique ruins. The char
acters generally we're played by Greek
actors and ACTRESSES. with the eXcep-
tion OF Mr., Duncan, who rendered the
lyric dances and his wife. Penlope Dun-
can, who assumed the role OF Elektra
She played with the earnestness which
belongs to the enthusiast. There was
no orchestra whatever, the only music
being from the ancient instruments.
which Mr. Duncan. IL said TO have
constructed from the models OF an
tiquity
Tonight Mrs Duncan viii give a
folk song recital illustrating the an
cient Greek hymns. and Irish Scotch
and English songs with an explanatory
lecture by Mr.. Duncan The engage
mont tomorrow night and matinee
ends with repetitions OF "Elektra.'
Mrs. James Reappcars-Lottie Levy
James. "a salt Lake Cirl, whose fame az
"A singer has extended all throgh the
west is 10 appear at the Mission thea .
ter Commencing tomorrow afternoon.
she begins an engagement and win APP
pear at each performance. Mrs. James
is well remembered for her "Fatinit2a"
with the salt Lake opera company
and as the soloist OF the symphony
orchestra under Shepherd No doubt
many will avail themselves Of the
opportunity ~ hearing her az the Mis-
sion.
The new picture program that opens
Saturday, IL one ~ the best Yet pre-
sented and independent Of Mrs James
singing will well repay a visit
Orphcum-"society night" AZ the
! Drphcum this evening Is expected N
result in tho customary capacity au-
| dience packed house witnessed last
| nights production. The program VII
/ he continued. afternoon and evening
IoIonial--The advance sale is now
going on for the two next attractions
| AT the colonial which are THE New
Minister" and the prince Of pilssn. %
| These two bills will an all the TIM
next week.
Garrick--The 1ngersoll COMPANY is
now hard al work on The Wolf
which will form the next bill In the
meantime the "Middleman" Is draw
ing well pleased audiences.
Danicls-"The American Princess
| win be the bill tomorrow afternoon. To
| night witnesses the closing performance
| OF the Gay DccelVers'
| Moving Pictures - The Sdubert
| Luna Isis and Elite have had a pros
' porous week Tomorrow afternoon en-
| tireiy new bills viii he rendered. en-
| titled Under Southern Skies" and
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