Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1910-03-22
TALENTED SINGERS
CAST FOR OPERA
IN kH0RAsSAK'
Work of Newark Newspaper
Men Nears Initial Performance.
RehearsaIs Promise Success.

AS the time approaches for the initial
performance of In Khorassan,'' the
comic opera written and composed by
| Malcolm F. Mcclure and Harry s.
| Cyphers, W local newspaper men,
| which will be given at the New Audi
| torium, March 81 and April 1, for the
benefit of the Home for Crippled Chill.
dren, much interest has been evidenced
In the principals in the cast Of what is
the most ambitious effort ever at
tempted by a local opera company. The
Newark Opera Club, which will stage
the production, is composed of many
welI-known church singers and others
who have made their marks in the
world of music.
Miss Dorothy Ann Hays, who will
take the part of Bella" Is well-known
to concert goers, and has appeared in
many local productions. As a member
of many musical clubs in this city,
Miss Hays, who is the possessor of a
wonderfully sweet contralto voice of
great power, is expected to shine bril-
liantly with the others in the coming
ambitious attempt. She is a pupil OF
Mrs. Florence milford Hunt.
The three daughters of the Vizier-
Ramela, Tropeta and Zachera-wiH De
played by Miss Caroline F. Schalier,
Miss Edna Stucky and Miss Anna DR.
win Several most effective trios TALL Il
the singers Of these three parts. n the
general effect is most winning. All
three have voices Of wide range ana
power, besides being possessed OF great
ability in the Interpretation of their re-
spective parts. Miss Schaller Is WE'LL
known to the members OF the Lyric
Club. and has continued to keep up her
work with that organization while gfv-
ing a great Zeal of her time TO the
present production. Several graceful
dances have also been designed for the
three daughters.
Miss Grace Stetler, as Paprica,
whose royal lover is plotting for the
throne Of Khorassan, is also a pupil OF
Mrs. Florence Milford Hunt, and has
ia remarkable contralto voice, to whicn
is added a splendid stage presence. 2
part of Clarice, which Is the leading
ineenue character, is given to MISS
Mabel Sullivan, Of New York, who has
been studying for the stage for some
time and who is, according to high au-
thorities in Manhattan, destined for q
splendid stage career. Her clear So
prano has new before been heard IN
Newark, and a great treat for music
lovers Of this city is in store for the
two nights.
As Mrs. Carsons, the chaperou Of the
party of Americans touring Khorassan.
Miss Marie Peiffer has great opportu-
mites for the display OF . NEST pleas
ing voice. Miss Peiffer is also we'll
known in singing circles in this city.
and has, in her career, played many
parts none of which. however. COM
pares in scope with the part she has
essayed in I'm Khorassan."
The sale of tickets has been large.
and that the big Auditorium will be
crowded ror the performances seems
assured by the generous response that
the public has made in the purchase OF
tickets for this most worthy charity.
Rehearsals are held nearly every night,
and under the stage direction Of George
Paxton, Of New York. n the musical
direction of Frederick Arundel. of the
Henry w. Savage forces, the progress
has been won 1erful.
full.