The Brattleboro reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1907-1912, 1911-03-17
CHARLEY's AUNT.
Famous Comedy to Be Produced by the
Band April 10 and co.

! After five minstrel shows and thrc,
operas given under the direction of ant
/ for the benefit of the First Regiment
band, the committee that has had
4 these productions in charge has decided
TO present II dramatic entertainment
/ for this season i effort. With that end
in view il secured the famous play
Charley's Aunt, which Il will produce
at the auditorium ON the evenings OF
April 10 and 20, with matinee on the
Saturday following. This play, which
is in three acts, is one of the most pop
ular that has ever been produced,
either in this country or Europe, II
had continuous run of Is months
when first staged in London and was
then brought to New York, where IL
was for n year under the management
of a. NJ Palmer. II was also translat.
ed into French, German aud Italian,
and played with great success in those
countries. In 1909 il was revived in
New York with an all-star east inelud-
ing the original Charley's Aunt,
Etienne Giradot meeting with great
favor and success.
Were il not for its solid construction.
its well-laid plot, and its constant and
correct use Of the English language,
this play might aptly be termed farce
in that it supplies n vehicle for situa-
tiOns that have been productive of an
uproari0us siege of continuous laughter
from the start to the last curtain. IL
does not permit of the introduction of
modern Hspecialties, gags and
"stunts, that constitute the success
of the more recently loosely construct.
ed, plotless farccs. but depends wholly
on the straight legitimate comedy that
pervades the whole play. The action
takes place at Oxford university. and
represents the ludicrous results of the
efforts of two college BOYS to secure n
suitable chaperon for luncheon party
to which they have invited their sweet.
hearts.
The title role will be taken by J.
Harry Estey The rest of the east in
cludes Alison Dugan, Frederic G. Adams,
James p. Ferriter, 0nslow Thompson,
Kendriek u. harrington, Mrs. A. III.
Brasor, Miss Elsie Has kell Miss Jane
Brew and Miss Alice Croll OF these
the newcomers are Miss Haskell. whose
work in amateur performances at the
McDufe school has received prominent
notice in the Springfield, Mass. papers;
Miss Brew, reader of ability and
commanding stage presence; and Mr..
who ought to prove a valu.
able addition to the ranks of local
talent.
1t is the intention of the committee
to give this production the same care
full preparation and presentation that
has made their previous record one of
continued artistic success, and to omit |
no details that will lend themselves to /
this result. They have been very for. /
funate in securing the services of
Myron p. Davis to drill and coach the
company. While not assuming n role, |
his professional experience in comic (
Dpera and straight comedy will assure
the public that this years entertain
nent will be the equal of any vet pre-
'ented by the band. The scenic work |
md stage management will be in |
,harge of i. l. Swift, who has been |
he stage manager of all the band |
shows.
This whole production will be under
he management and direction of Mr.
Davis. Rehearsals have already com
nenced.