New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-09-22

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The twenty-five Cent Sandwich Man
\ COMEDY was produced, of unusual intel
n ligence and charm. 1t was over the heads
of Broadway and its doom was sealed unless the
intelligent public came at once. By issuing
bulletin The Drama Society could insure the at
tendance of one thousand people within the
month And these, by talking of the play among
their friends, would cause the attendance OF thou
sands more But we insist that our members shall
have the best seats at the box-oice price which is
twenty-five cents less than the theatres get from
the agencies.
The producer of the play wanted our members,
and the press agent camored for them. But the
owner of the theatre held back-wth a steady eye
on that quarter of dollar. He was from Missouri
This is how the press agent showed him. he
said IF you could get thousand well-dressed
people to go up and down the Avenue and talk
about our play while the run lasts, wouldn't you
pay them twenty-five cents each to do it'
1t was lucky the manager was shown" 9th
erwise. that play would have been missed, not only
bv our members, but by thousands of others who
enjoyed it as one of the treats of the season.
Thanks to the Society, it had creditable run.
In the two years of its activity, the Society has
given to really intelligent plays an intelligent hear
ing and financial support 10 several plays OF
high quality it has given assistance that was vital;
and in more than one case it has converted i'm
pending failure into distinct success. 1t now aims
to make its membershp So large that no really
good play shall fail. In this way and this way
only is it possible to insure that more such plays
shall be produced, It's work is constructive build
ing upon the good things of to-day more splen-
did edihce of the future.
Tribune readers are requested to watch this
space. The full program will be developed as the
week advances.
The Program in Brief.
Members of The Society receive the et seats for the
best plays only, at the box,oai.e Gric.
They save money, time and trouble
twOst
nhonng often accomph and they safeguard themselves
against the waste money and their time less enjoy
able plays
Out twelve plays selected the best Of the season. each
member agrees to take for performance within
bc first month of the He may omit any two The charge
for bulletins the delivery of tickets is two dollars making
the total yearly snberpton. co.-nE t%sy u - III"
may be paid by nsamns as tickets are ordered
member may resign at any tim. without ananc.I los. All
adanced for PLAYS unlisted the time of his resignation
will be returned
Every intelligent play receives Al intelligent hearing
financial support, and wide advertisement
Bv Joining The Drama Society and this way only the
artoving public insure that more ggd as are produced and
that really excellent play shall laIl y
Executive Committee
Mrs August Belmont Mrs. Egerton L. Winthrop
Mrs George C. Haven, Jr MIR. John Corbin
Mrs Edward r. Hewitt Mr.. Walter +. Eaton
Mrs Philip Iydg Mr. Thomas W. Lamont
Mrs Frederic B. Pratt Mr. Robert /. ferkns
Mrs w K Vanderbilt Dr. Percy r. Turnure
To receive a copy of the Program in FULL and
the story of the movement of which the Society is
the result fill out this form and post it to The
Drama Society, 81 East 9TH St.
Name.