The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1911-03-15
MISS ADAMS TOPLAY IN NAPARK
OFFER TO THE CITY TO pro-
DlCE 4 PLAY OUTDOORS
~ . Nominal Admission Fee for the Bene.
NJ Of the People. Al Proceeds TO Go
10 the Clt,-Charies Trohman sus.
gests Joan of Arc" or "Chsutecler."

gests Joan Of Are" or "Chsntccler."
Charles Frohman announced yesterday
that for two months he had been working
with Park Commissioner Charles B. Slower
on plans for the open air performance in
one OF the city parks this season or next
OF dramas and pageants not possible OF
production in an ordinary theatre.
The first of such open air productions
will be under the direction and with the
personal cooperation of Miss Maude
Adams. who will appear in a historic
pageant or al fresco Shakespearian per-
formance similar in scale to her produc-
ton Of Joan of Arc" in the Stadium Of
Harvard University and Of her As You
Like II" performance in the Greek Theatre
Of the University Of California. The
conferences that have been going on for
some time between MIR. Frohman's rep
resentatve and Park Commissioner Slower
yesterday matured in the Commissioner 9
acceptance Of Mr.. Frohman's and Miss
Adams's Offer. The only consideration
that delays the Anal completion Of the
project ia the choice Of suitable place.
This will be determined upon by the city
within few days.
Thomas Hastings Of Carrere 4 Hast
ings has offered to design and direct the
building Of the temporary structure which
will be used for the accommodation Of an
audience of 25. 900 people. While the entire
venture will be under the direction and
auspices Of the city the choice of play
will be mutually agreed upon betw ween
Miss Adams and a committee headed by
the Park Commissioner.
Charles Frohnan's representative gave
Park Commissioner Slower yesterday the
following letter:
New York city should set the example
to all the large modern cities oc having
great popular productions made out OF
doors under the direction Of the city. In
these days very little has been done either
by the public ON icials OF our large cities
or by the theatrical managers and players
TO make the drama part of the recreation
OF the people. We have Fairgrounds
tennis courts. geological and botanical
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park systems. in fact almost everything
that assists people in obtaining pleasant.
healthful and profitable recreation save
place for dramatic performances
Miss Adams therefore offers to the city
OF New York a production similar in size
and msgnifence to that o. Joan OF Arc. +"
which she presented at Harvard lniver-
sity two years ago. and Of As You Like 1t. &"
which she presented at the University Of
California last year.
just wha. drama Miss Adams Will pro-
duce must I've decided tn conference bet tween
the Commissioner and herself. together
4 tn other public spirited persons whom
$,y choose 10 assist them. would suggest
Joan OF Arc" or "Chantecler." but the
suggestions that will rise from the mere
announo ement OF the project may bring
to mind some drama that will be even
better.
The idea is to have an admission of a
nominal fee. al the project is designed
entirely for the people Of the city. poor
and well to do alike. All receipts will be
turned over 10 the city for whatever pur-
pose the Commissioner may decide upon,
We will of course meet the entire cost of
the production. as We have in all special
performances. so that the city viii have
no expense beyond the seating arrange
ments