The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-05-02
MISS GOLLINGE TNsTANTANEOus
SUCCESS As "MERELy MARY ANN

performance of Israel Zangwllrs
charming Merely Mary Ann" a COM
edy whose acquaintance IT IL always q
pleasure to renew, was given by the
Price Players at the Academy last night
as the inaugural feature of season
Of entertainment that is to be offered
for the delectation of the discriminat-
ing element OF Richmond's amusement
lovers. This performance was quite as
interesting as any presentation of the
play we have ever had, And for very
obvious reason. Several weeks ago we
were all conquered by the wistful
charm OF the vivid characterization of
"Pollyanna," the little apostle Of op-
timism, given by Miss Patricia Col
hinge. whose personality and talent are
serving 10 carry her rapidly along The
road TO fame, 1t was a very pleasant
surprise to all to know that she would
return for this ENHANCEMENT. If onl2- for
the all too brief period of a fortnight.
So real and so vivid is the recollection
OF her former visit that we were con-
stantly thinking of her last night as
Pollyanna, not Miss Collinge. for il is
diHicult to disassoCiate the player and
the role. Her subtle, charming. radiant
countenance and appealing art per-
Naded every line Of Mary Ann, and the
personal success she scored was second
cii4- ~ NV Eidh ktIl, &C
compltshment when II is remembered
that she has played "I'oIyanna" a
whole season, and II was her first per
Torrance of the part created by no less
an artist than Eleanor Robson.
MIR. Price has assembled a company
of unusual and distinctive aftainnents
several of whom are we'll remember red
here. Mr.. Richard Dix. who plays
Laurcelot, is an accomplished and
sood-looIling young man, who takes a
very sincere interest in his work, which
Is al all times capital. and he prom
ises to pc very valuable and popular
member. of the organization His
Launcelot is natural and forceful, and
though he ran aground once, extri-
Gated himself most gracefully, Miss
Helen Tracy, who Will play character
roles. is an old and tried favorite she
doubled in widely different roles and
left no doub; as TO her ability. Mr.
Louis Haines as Peter is a deff and
interesting light comedian. though he
was struggling heroicelly with his
memory on several occasions. Mr.
Nolte has been hefe twice with Il win
Beds. and Mr. Whitecar is well re-
Tnembered for his work IN another the
alter in DAYS gone h5 ~ their PER
formances. as we'll as Of those Of Mas
Kingsley and Miss Baer. We hope 70
have more to SAY later that Is for bid
den by limited space at present.
Certainly Il the presentation of
Merely Mary Ann" lis TO be crtteri on,
we hsy" "a right TO expect some vrry
interesting aud notable productions
from Manager Price. Already he mas
announced for next week a real pre-
u1tere. with the attendance Of al.thu.
and producers Of new play. Colleen, 10
By Mrs, Cushing, the writer or many
stage successes Miss coll!nRe W!
create the title role. and Reggie Shef-
field, the most precoeious juvenile ac-
tor ~ the stag ?, viii be In the east
II the work OF the players shall meet
with the reception II deserves. W. can
predict for them 4 long and prosper
Gus season g L.
LYRIC HAS MANY GOOD
LAIGH- MAKING ACTS
The new show that came 30 the Lyric
yesterday bristles With novelties. sew