The Washington times., 1911-01-15
THEATERS ANNOUNCE
ATTRACTIVE ARRAY
Otis Skinner Brings New
Play, Sire" to the
National.

Following week not particularly
: noteworthy save for a rather unusual
array of vaudeville talent at Chase's
the Capital is promised a series of dra-
! matte offerings calculated to suit vary
ing tastes and offering standard COM
modities in each field.
Lovers of acting marked by artistic
finish are pretty nearly assured a pro-
duction worth while from the combina-
tion of Otis Skinner as the star and
Charles Frohman as the producer at
the National.
A long heralded musical success will
arrive after tantalizing delays in The
Chocolate Soldier" which is booked at
. the BelasCo as one of its first engage
. ments since a phenomenal ruin on
Broadway.
, Seekers after clean entertainment of
F the side splitting order are promised an
evening of enjoyment at the Columbia
where The Travelling Salesman" comes
10 Washington again headed by that
genial comedian Frank ]. Mcintyre.
Otis SINNERS Play.
Otis Skinner will lend his seasoned
dramatic training to the Interpretation
of vagabond who, for a consideration,
impersonates Louis NVII. The germ Of
the play called Sire came from the
popular tradition, still cherished in
France, that the preCocious Bourbon
King survived his Imprisonment and
lived to mature years. Roulette" the
good-hearted wanderer, from his re-
semblance to the line of French mon
arChs. from his garret penetrates to the
splendid home Of the Countess de Saint
Salbi, who, Obsessed with the idea that
the Dauphin still lives, believes he is
before her.
The subsequent adventures should
IN s.
play his ability in playing such romantic
roles as this. The supporting COM
pany contains names of players who
have given this actor capable support in
past Nars.
Many 4of the song hits of THE Choco-
late Soldier have reached Washington
ahead of the play. From these SnatcheS
and from the success of the piece in
Gotham a royal musical entertainment
can reasonably be predicted.
Members of Cast.
The prima donna role has been en-
trusted to Miss Rene Vivienne and Miss
Gene LuneSka is cast in a Soubrette
part. More widely known is Miss Mil
dred Rogers, who comes with years
experience from service in the Boston
Grand Opera Company as well as comic
opera success.
The press agent describes The ChOc-
olate Soldier as the biggest hit since
THE Mikado," and quotes a critic who
declared that the waltz movement of
the MY Hero, which contains the
main theme of the opera. is the first
really worthy successor to the great
est of all waltzes, The Blue Danube
THE Travelling Salesman" from the
pen Of James Forbes. by this time
should need an introduction no more
than his earlier success, The Chorus
LADY"
The play attained popularity during
"a previous visit, and the cast. with
Frank Mcintyre as chief anostle Of fun.
remains unchanged in its principal
iroIes.
Miss Gertrude continues to play Beth
Elliott, telegraph operator and station
agent. The famous poker game of the
second act should still he good for one
OF the heartiest laughs in the comedy.
Vaudeville Array.
. That bright particular histrionic star
of vaudeville, Valerie Bergere. tops the
list of vaudeville acts at Chase's Thea
ter this week. The card of attrac actions
looks AS if Mr.. Chase had set out with
the cOmmendahIe ambition of maintain
ing the standard set by his anniversary
week bill just closed.
Miss Bergere will present a dramatic
playlot. Judgment" written by Victor
Il. Smaley. She has a capable sup
porting COmnany, it is claimed, and the
sketch Is heralded as one of the hest
she has had for several years.
The added attraction is James c. Nor
ton and Frank T. Moore. These play
ers. who distinguished themselves in
'"The Wizard of o." appear in an act
entitled "A Fun Storm on Broadway"
Other names in the Chase array are
Rcile Blanche. Hoey- and Lee, the AL
pine Troupe. Jack COtter and Anna
Boulden, and "Chesterfeld," a posing
horse. J. r. H.