The Marietta journal and courier., 1917-12-28
"EVERYWOMAN" COMING TO
THE ATLANTA THEATRE

The damatic spectacle "Everywo-
man" is the most notable success of
the amusement world for many sea-
sons. Must interest was aroused IN
New York at the first production of
the play. The newspapers and mag
azines devoted columns of discussion
to the novelty which was described
as a dramatic spectacle" Every
woman" was an instantaneous sue
cess. 1t became the topic of the hour
Half a dozen burlesques were writ
ten upon the idea and not less than
a score of vaudeville acts were found
ed upon portions of the theme. 1t
ran over one year in New York, play
ing long engagements at three thea
tres, while a version in Yiddish at
the same time achieved a run of one
hundred nights at an East-side thea
ire.
"Everywoman" has played in five
countries. The English production.
which was made at the Drury Lane
theatre, was extraordinarily success
full, and ran at that theatre until
Christmas, when it had to give way
to the annual pantomime.
Mr.. Save, who has reputation of
doing big things and keeping his
promises announces that he is send
ing here the best organization which
has ever played 'Everywoman." 1t
is of huge size-the dramatic and
musicalensemble numbering $50 peo-
pie. The scenic features are many
and include a view of Broadway,
New York, on New Years Eve, just
as the roistering crowds are celebrat-
ing in carnival spirit the passing of
the old year and the advent of the
new.
"Everywoman" recites a story of
universal experience. 1t concerns
young and beautiful woman of our
day who is called Everywoman. In
an unhappy moment, she sees Flat
terry, personified dandy, in her mir
ror and speaks honeyed words into
her ears, which fill her with un-
rest. He tells her that she has missed
the greatest thing in life-Love-
and that out in the world, hidden
in the vast mystery of things, a ia
nous King Love awaits her and longs
to make her his own.
Though warned by Truth, witch; ;
and Nobody, a strange prophetic fl
CURE; she sets out from her home
upon pilgrimage in search of King
Love- Three, companions, Youth
Beauty and Modesty attend her, and
with expectant hearts they set out
upon their journey. They visit the
city, where Everywoman hears that
Love is to be found upon the stage
as she goes, with her companions to
theatre and becomes an actress.
She meets success and mounts to
stardom. Men bow down and wor-
ship her. She becomes the toast of
the hour, and is wooed successfully
by Wealth, millionaire; nobleman,
and Passion, an actor.
Inflamed by her success she loses
the quick impulse that sent her from
home. Modesty forsakes her upon
the stage of the theatre; at a mid
night orgy Beauty dies; and finally
upon the street at midnight, as the
old year is going, Time beckons her
back to the fireside of her own home
and there she finds King Love keep
ing her hearth warm.
The title role is played by Paula
Shay, said to be one of the most
beautiful leading women of the stage
And the leading male role played by
Percy Parsons is well depicted. There
are thirty-seven speaking characters
in the play and a symphony orches-
ira to interpret and ambitious score
written by George Whitfield Chad
wick is carried by the organiza-
ton.
Performances will be given on
December 31st and January 2nd at
the Atlanta Theatre, with special
matinees on Tuesday and Wednes-
day.