The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-05-28

one of the greatest of all allegorical
stories ever given the stage. It is so
seldom that the production of the great
play IS attempted by stock company,
and so much is necessary in its correct
Interpretation. that it is doubtful If
finer revival OF the drama will be seen
in the west in many years than that
which opens tonight at the Garrick
In the part Of Marguerite will be
seen Maude Fealy, the charming actress
whose starring engagement at the Gar
rick these SIX weeks has endeared her
to thousands of Salt Lakers The role
is too familiar to the average theater-
goer to necessitate dwelling on it's
possibilities. Mr., Durkin will play
Mephlsto and Mr.. Seymour the role Of
Marguerite' brother. Valentine. j..
the drama, Faust. An effort has been
made IN staging the production to de-
part from those lines ordinarily laid
down for the presentation OF the play,
and in the various scenes of the pre-
scntation which begins tonight will be
found many novelties.
Faust is, of course, one of the
most spectacular dramas the stage
boasts. The story begins on Easter
evening. with Faust in his study. deep
In thought over his advancing age. nm
easy with his cravings for Knowledge
and the ability TO put such knowledge
TO usc, should he become it's fortu.
nate posscsSor. Without warning Faust
is suddenly aware of the presence bv
his side Of Mephisto, the Spirit of
Evil, and in the compact which fol
lows Faust literally sells his soul for a
! draught which Mcphisto guarantees
viii bring back youth satisfy his
hunger for learning and give him a
bp
dehes Mephisto in the fulfillment Of the
| latter S promises and he is shown the
vision of Marguerite. Both Faust and
! Mcphisto depart then for the public
square Of Nurcmburg, where Mar.
| guerIte, returning from the cathedral
IS accosted by Faust, and the story is
well under way
In the fourth act the Garrick en-
| braces It's real chance TO so stage IFS
production OF Faust that il will for
years to come be rcckoncd as one of
the highest points ever reached in Salt
| Lake III the presentation Of a stock
| play. he scene is that of the
Dance of the Demous.' Mcphisto. to
| force Faust into career of dissipation
IN order that he shall forget the past,
calls from the regions over which he
rcigns all the demons and spirits Of his
command. Silently they gather at
( INC ,o'' VI luc great Dldck mountain.
| flashing here and there through the
trees as the carnival opens and the
dance begins From that mountain Of
black flows In wonderful stream the
river OF lire, and the whole is a STAGE
| picture never yet cqualcd for realisin
and beanty. Mcphisto attempts TO pre-
| pare Faust for the events that are to
follow by the appearance of Mar
| guerite S grief
| The final act shows the scene in the
dungeon, where the tragedy ends with
| Margucrte's death and her final sal
| walton. the latter depicted by the apo
| theosis The ascension rs a wonderful
piece Of stagecraft and it will be so
produced at the Gsrrick tonight and
tins week that the illusion is said to be
well nigh perfect
Besides tbe regular matinees on
| Thursday and Saturday afternoons this
week the Garrck viii offer special
matinee on Decoration day. beginning
at the usual time and at the regular
Garrick prices.