The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-09-17
THE STAGE
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GAHHICk.
Once more the stage OF the Garrick
theater Ia given over TO the better
form OF drama. to the beautiful and
poetic In vision and expression as ex-
emplified In Maurice Maeterlincks ex-
quisite fantasy OF the ever-elusive goal
In the quest OF happiness as sought by
Mytyl and Tytyl In The Blue Bird"
IL speaks well for the community that
this charming play in coming to De-
troit for a second visit OF a weeks
duration, should be greeted on the
opening night with an audience whose
numbers taxed the capacity OF the
playhouse
The company presenting the play
this year is almost the same In per-
sonnel as that OF last season. Master
Bnrford Hampden Is again his wonder
full little self in the character Of Tytyl.
but has a new companion In Editha
Kelly. as Mytyl. This little girl is
childishly simple and natural as little
sister Mytyl should be. The clever
ness OF both children and their ability
In the mimic art might well be envled
by many OF the grown-up stars OF the
stage.
In sending The Blue Bird" on its
way for a second seasons transconti-
mental tour. there has been no lessen
ing of expense. apparently. in prepar-
ing IL for the journey. The corps de
ballet for the incidental dances Is
large, the children In the ensemble
numerous. the massive an dbeautiful
scenery just as carefully prepared. and
every detail as conscientiously worked
out as though the production were
making first bid for public favor, as
one of the most elaborate and unusual
poetic spectacles OF the day.
There are so many wonderful pic.
lures presented in the unfolding OF
the story OF the journey of Tyltyl and
Mytyi seeking the blue bird. that mind
and eye are taxed. and as one leaves
the theater with the appeal OF Tyltyl
as the blue bird again eludes capture
ringing in the ears "If any OF you
should find him would you be so very
kind as to give him back TO us-we
need him for our happiness later on; -
II is difficult to answer the almost in
eyitable question OF your neighbor:
Which OF the scenes did you like
best?' Perhaps OF all of them the inn
pressive picture OF Father Time at
the gates OF the Kingdom of the Flu
ture will remain longest in memory.
Dore Davidson Is again the majestic
figure Time. and his presentation of
this character and OF CATER Tyl is
so able and convincing as to make
those portions OF the play In which
he appears among the most absorbing
tEhel Brandon's impersonations OF
Mummy Tyl. OF Granny Tyl, and OF
the Joy OF Maternal Love. are excel
TENT bits OF work, as they were last
year. The same credit is due Aida
Cortelyou for her splendid Night
Charles Hampden. as Daddy Tyl; Alice
Butler as the Fairy Berylune and
Neighbor Berlingot; Cecil Yapp. as
the Cat; Angelo Romeo, as Fire;
Harry Lambert, as the Dog: George
Sylvester, as Sugar; Margaret Millett,
as Milk: Gwendiyn Valentine, as Wa
ter. and John Sutherland. as Bread.
Winifred Harris, beautiful woman,
was Light, the calm and lovely guide
| OF the children. The numerous speak
ing parts. aside from these principal
characters, were all in capable hands
The Blue Bird" as Ii Is to be seen
In the Garrick. all this week, is one
OF the remarkable stage achieve
ments OF the age. Its appeal is uni
versal. II should not be missed by
anyone. To the intellectual, II offers
rich food for thought; to the artistic
grateful sense OF fitness; to those
seeking pleasure to eye and ear only
perfect satisfaction. and to the child
| VIII be presented, at once "a lesson
an Accordingly interestoins -tory
| vivid picture and an imaginative slim
illus that VIII carry forward into the
| years.
During the weeks engagement there
will be matinees on Wednesday and
Saturday. Next week, Neil O'Brien's
Minstrels will occupy the Garrick.
| ELLA MAE HAWTHORNE.