The Washington times., 1911-10-22
RUSSIAN DANCERS
TO BE At bELASC0
THEATER NEXT WEEK
Mikail Mordkin and Three
Women Stars in
Company. -.

Max Rabinon, lnc., the frm managing
the transcontinental tour of Mikail
Mordkin and his all-star imperial Rus
sian ballet will bring this great attrac-
tion to the Belasco next Friday and
Saturday. The Mordkin ali-star Russian
ballet touring America by dispensation
Of Car Nicholas and by special ar
rangement with the Metropolitan Opera
Company. New York, comprises the big
gest group Of stars, solo Nand character
dancers, and members Of the corps de
ballet ever seen together outside the
realms of the Car. With NJ Mordkin
t.lis ear are such women stars Of the
rank Of prima ballerina assoluta as
! l'ttarina Geltzer, Julia Sedkowa, and
Vera Koralli. The repertoire of the COM
pany includes a new ocular opera" and
tv'J new ballets. There are also a num-
Der of new solo and character dances.
NJ. Mordkin himself has three new solo
dances.
The symphony orchestra, which plays
music that is almost as delightful as
the dancing itself, is under leadership
Of Vittorio Pedesti, of the Metropolitan
Opera House. New York city.
One of the dramatic events of the
season will occur at the Belasco Thea
ter next week, when Mr.. Forbes
Robertson VIII next Monday begin a
four days engagement, appearing for
the last time here in THE Passing Of
the Third Floor Back" by Jerome X.
Jerome. This play is one of the most
daring plays seen in years, because it
for good which reverence for others
may exert. The first act introduces
the audience to boarding house, with
all the vulgarity, meanness, and self
The landlady is worn and bitter
woman, who has learned to cringe and
cheat in self-defense. The dodgers are
worse than the landlady. All are self
ish. mean, and sordid. Into such soci-
ETY. comes mysterious stranger. He
changes the outlook and spirit of every
one. He is very quiet and reticent. He
simply appeals to their better selves.
to the love which was once in their
hearts: He comes in attracted by an
advertisement to inquire about a room
on the third floor back 1t is essentially
a symbolic drama. The stranger who
works these miracles is. throughout, a
Christ. or our better selves, or love
incarnate. Into the character Of the
stranger" or '.passer-by'' Mr.. Forbes
Robertson is said to lend a fascination
and and masnetism. lIII,e grandeur Of repose.
own. Mr.. Forbes Robertson, who will
be supported BY his admirable English
company, Is this season making a 3O,-
600 miles tour In America. which will
be his last until he makes his farewell
tour In 1918. when he will be seen in
his famous repertoire.
Guy Bates Post. the popular young
actor. who scored so decisvely in The
Niger" and "The Heir to the Hoorah."
will be presented in THE Challenge"
EdwSrd tSr Go GShildf g., CaTPenters a new drama.
ming October 80. The dramatist mas got
right at the heart of all that is most
stlrring. because of it's universal ap-
peal. and pictures q man who Is at
tempting to rise from the depths. where
In bis recklessness has plunged him.
but finds himself fighting against the
woman whom he comes to love.
far-reaching Eestern concern has
sent out as manager of the work to
irrigate free range. man whose past
has been marred by crookedness. He
is trusted by his present employer, who
thinks that he has the right stun in
him. and now that he has a last oppor-
tunity. will buck up and prove himself
worthy of trust.
The woman in the case is a true
daughter Of the plains, who is the own
Ell OF the land that has been sold by
her guardian to the powerful concern.
Naturally enough. she fights with every
weapon at her disposal against being
swept away from her beloved ranch
Finally the two fall I'm love With eacn
other. and the complications are of an
engrossing nature.
Mr. Woods has surrounded Mr.. Post
with an excellent company, and the
production Is unusually massive and
colorful.
Washington has sathered so many of
the Belasco successes that the an
nouncement of one of his new pro
ductions for the first time on any stage
always attracts special interest in the
Capital. At the National Theater on
Monday, October 80. Mr.. Belasco will
present Miss Frances Starr In "The
Case of Becky by Edward Locke.
II will be its initial performances, and
1t will likewise be Miss STAIRS first
new role since her three years of sue
cess In ''The Easiest Way" The nature
Of the new drama is entirely away
from Miss Starr's former efforts, and
has been chosen by Mr.. Belasco with
the express purpose of demonstrating
this popular young stars remarkable
versatility typical Belasco cast has
been selected. including Charles Dali
ton, Robert Dempsier. Albert Bruning,
Harry c. Browne, John Brawn, and
Marie Lawton. The Case of Beeky''
IS n distinctly modern play-as modern
for instance as the Return OF Peter