New Britain herald., 1914-04-18

"Bulbul,' a comic opera, full of pleasing situations and enriched by good songs, was presented by the High school dramatic cast last eve- ming in the school auditorium be- fore a large audience. This was the first musical production that the high school thespians had ever attempted. and their efforts were crowned with success. The operetta will be repeated this evening at the same place.
 One of the pleasing events which occurred behind the scenes" was when, just before the curtain went up for the first act. Miss Mildred Weld, faculty adviser for the cast, was pre- sented with a gold pendant by her proteges.
 The operetta "BulbuP' is staged in a pleasing manner and the first act takes place in King Iamit's palace. Leon- ard Maier, as the royal king, was good in his part and was applauded for his song "A Mild Hammered Monarch" Vocal ability and cleverness in danc- ing was demonstrated by the maids of honor chorus.
 Miss Katherine Mills, in the role of Lila, one of Bulbul's friends, sang two selections with ability. Soon after this 
 to unfold when King Ianit tells his beautiful and much sought daughter, Bulbul, that she must marry Prince Caspian. Miss Katherine Buol, as the kings daughter, does not take kindly to this parental order and denounces her father in song. Then enters Prince Caspian incognito. Smitten with the fair daughter, of the royal monarch he determines to. win her love without telling her who he is.
 William Curtin acts Caspian's part and in peddler's disguise comes upon the stage, while the friends of the erstwhile prince sing in chorus Ida, the court chaperone. is admira bly acted by Miss Mildred Robinson and Vincent Glynn does we'll as Prince Caspian's friend, Alan. Of the many songs of the evening the one entitled Love is such a funny thing" by Cas- plan and Bulbul, made the biggest hit Act I closes with a dance by the court dancer, Miss Corrine Goodwin. She is graceful dancer.
 In the second act, which takes place in room near the palace ball room, the Housemaid's chorus come into prominence. Also in this act Caspian tells Bulbul of his identity and how much he loves her. The inevitable happens and she becomes his be- trothed, while Ida and Iamit and Lilla and Alan. who have been secretly fond of each other, also decide to embark upon the sea of matrimony. Thus endeth the play and all live happily ever after.
 All of the participants did we'll in their respective parts and showed of coaching. Maxwell Porter and Miss Rachael Parker. who managed the production, are also deserving of credit. An orchestra, made up of Messrs. Ohman, Gross. Anderson, Holmes and Kopolowitz, did we'll as did the High school orchestra which played between the acts. The cast is herewith given:
 Characters Represented. Iamit A we'll meaning but fussy
 monarch ........'.. Leonard Maier Bulbul, His beauteous daugh-
 ter .............. Katherine Buol Caspian, An amiable young prince
 ................ William Curtin Ida, The court chaperon ........
 .............. Mildred Robinson Lilla. A friend of Bulbul ........
 
 Alan. A friend of Caspian .....
 Vincent Glynn Dosay. Keeper of the Royal Spec
 tacles ....... Thomas Hawksworth JustsO. Keeper of the Royal Cash
 Box ............ Arthur Sampson
 Chorus.
 Maids of Honor-Ramona Martin, Mildred Palmer. Frances Parker Bessie Rhein, Julia Russell, Caroline Vessels, Eleanor White.
 Friends of Caspian-Clement Gro- cock, Leland Hoar, Harold O'Meara, Stuart Kingsley, Thomas McCue, Har- vey Nourse, Grant Wickwire.
 Ladies of the Co1rt-Regina Clark Viola Clark, Edna Eighmey, Corrine Goodwin, Daisy Kopolowitz, Catherine Sanders. Martina Liegey, Anna Ma loney, Gazelle Mosowitz, Airline Root, Katherine Ryan.
 Lords of the Court-Robert Buol Clement Grocock, Leland Hoar,