The Washington times., 1911-10-03
THEATERS' ATTRACTIONS

The audience at the Columbia Thea
performance in Washington of joe
Webers production of Alma, Where
Do You LIVER II 1t visited the theater
and f1lled every seat with the expecta-
ton of seeing another one OF those
shows for the tired business man., or
something rtsque, was disappointed.
For Alma is not the sort Of girl whose
public appearance should cause conster-
nation among the moralists, and she
| could, at the very beginning OF the
performance frankly and openly tell
just where she lives without fear OF
shocking anyone, although, for theat-
rical purposes, she withholds this 1nfor-
nation for some time after the rise OF
the first curtain. This is done in order
| to introduce and reintroduce the song
which Miss Truly Shattuck, as Alma,
features
Why the Alma performance should
have been preceded to Washington py
shivering reports as to its suggestive
understood. According to the manage
ment. the Washington production Is
ldentically the same In every respect,
with the exception Of about three
changed lines, as the one which had
such a record breaking run in New
York There was nothing about the
performance last night to offend even
the most ardent moralist.
Alma. "neTe DO lou LlNe! Is
reality a musical comedy without the
chorus The performance Is inter-
spersed with catchy songs and music.
These are artistically worked into the
general plot OF the play, and present
combination new to Washington. The
parts are we'll filled, and, while there is
much muscular comedy here and there,
1t is carried only reasonably far.
The purpose of the plot seemed to be
to make Miss Shattuck the leading fig
al iarhH l,ne al
Beautiful gowns. an excellent voice,
and clever lines kept her in the lime
light throughout the evening. Nothing
about Miss Shattuck is there that re-
sembles the average actress portraying
the Parisienne
William II. Power, as Theobold, the
oppressed married man. furnished most
of the comedy. He Is remembered as
comedian with the Ziegfeld produc-
uOns. Miss Shirn Rives. as Louise, the
maid, filled her part exceptionally well.
and was able 10 raise that part far
above the height which the playwright
intended. Bernard Daily, as Pierre LIE
Peach, the young French country boy
NG francs If he does not fall captive to
the smiles of Alma, was given an op-
portunity to display a well-trained tenor
voice, and the youthful part was we'll
handled.
Edouard Durard, as Count Bolivario.
the only character actor of the cast.
and was roundly applauded. Walter
Lehman took the part of the impos-
sihle French detective. while Harry
In his work Is comedian. Bertha Whit
ney, the termagent wife of Theobold,
acquitted herself satisfactorily.
The music in alma. Where Do You
Live?" is its strong feature. The voices
of the cast are good. and the interpreta
ton of the songs exceptionally so While
the plot to the play is q slender one,
II does not detract from the interest.
The show is well worth seeing.
Good music catchy lines. and pretty
girls make for the success of Sam Rice
and his company Of "Daffydils" at the
Lyceum this week.
Sam Rice is known here, from many
successful seasons, as a comedian OF
worth and he has surrounded himself
with good support. The songs sung by
Joe Wolf and Lulu Bcsson: the dane
ing accomplished by Frank Grace with
his clogs, and the work of several fun
makers who carried the catchy lines of
the burlesque and olio made up one of
the catchiest shows which has been
seen on Manager Mayors stage for
some time
" imam OSbi NiN4SAi anu SotAAPohyB
pearing in a George V. Hobart comedi-
eta, Peaches holds the place of
honor on the bill at Chases this week,
but there are at least two pther num-
bers on the program that receive hearty
receptions al the hands Of the first
nighters." Mr.. Courtlelgh has a vehicle
that serves its purpose as an entertain
ing bit of comedy, but with a story not
new. The star and his co-workers
keep the audience convulsed at the
ludicrous situations and bright lines
In ''Ye Colonial Septette" Is present
ed one of the best musical acts In
vaudeville II is presented with a pro-
lOgue and two scenes The story Is
founded on an old legend that dates
back to the time of our colonial fore
fathers. The belief was that upon Hal
loween eve, from sunset till midnight
he who spoke would gain the dIspleasure
of the witches and a forfeit of having
to play upon the witches horn would
be demanded Of him. Their wishes, how
ever, could be made known through
music's tone. String and Wind instru-
ments are used by the Septette. 1t is
handsomely costumed and staged.
Next in line for popular Favor were
Bernard and Weston, the former being
an exceptionally brilliant performer on
the piano and the latter a high-class
purveyor of character songs. They were
compelled to respond to repeated en-
cores.
Carl Mccullough, a newcomer to