Arizona republican., 1918-03-31
THE BOHEMIAN GIRL
 OPERA WILL APPEAR
 IN THIS C|TY SO0N

With fewer social organizations and school activities clubs in existence this year at the high school the pupils have had more time toward cultivating their dramatic talent. The result of this has been the production of a long string of plays that are far more excellent than previous ones.
 When Miss Walsh, the head of the musical department, direGIed and produced "The Mikado' several months ago, the theatergoers of Phoenix were of the opinion that the top notch had been reached. But now, with the added experience of having had the | management of an opera, Miss Walsh ! has worked with her glee club, drilling, ] coaching and developing them in the | musical interpolitions of The Bohem ian Girl" which she will introduce up- on the high school boards complete in every detail, April and 6.
 'The Bohemian Girl" by NJ. W. Balfe, | is considered by many opera goers to | be the very best of light operas. All arc of the opinion that the setting has many artistic possibilities and when well executed provides an entertain ment not to be surpassed
 The scene of the drama opens in 1 the suburbs of the city of Persoury. where the Gypsies are encamped with their queen. Here we find the beauti- i ful young Airline, daughter of Count Arnheim of Austria, who was taken from her home twelve years previous. Devilshoof, leader of the Gypsies has stolen a beautiful medallion from the counts nephew. Florenstein.
 Thaddeus, a Polish exile, who alone knows the secret of Arline's birth, has found the Gypsies and becomes enamored with Airline. Airline by singing T Dreamt 1 Dwelt in Marble Halls confesses her love for Thad- deus and they are betrothed accord ing to the custom of the Gypsy tribe
 The second. act opens at the grand fair where the Gypsies add to the gaiety of the scene by their peculiar dances and songs. Florenstein ap- pears and is fascinated by the beauty , of his unknown cousin, Airline. When Airline slaps Florenstein for his bold , filtration, the jealous queen rewards
 her by placing the stolen medallion about her neck. This leads to het arrest for robbery. The supposed ] culrpit is brought before her unknown l father, Count Arnheim. to be tried,
 just as he sings Heart Bowed Down , by Weight of Woe" When the sen l tence of guilt is pronounced upon l her, she attempts to stab herself. The count in preventing this recog- nizes his long lost child by a scar s on her arm. She calls on Thaddeus 9 to relate the story of her birth. l The last act finds Airline restored S to her rank and home of her father, t but longing for her Gypsy lover. r Thaddeus enters and sings Then You'll Remember Me- which is in d terrupted by the approaching steps of
 the count. Airline conceals Thaddeus before the courtiers enter. mourn l full vail is heard and the queen :, enters and reveals Thaddeus' hiding | place. The angry count attempts tC
 banish Thaddeus, who proves to hin
 that he too is of noble birth. There
 upon the count bestows upon him tn,
 hand of his daughter. With a desir,
 for vengeance the Gypsy Queen in
 duces one of her tribe to fire a r Thaddeus. but by a timely movemen of Devilshoof, the bullet reaches he own heart.
 THE CAST
 Count Arnheim Governor of Pers-
 burg) ............ George Richards
 Thaddeus Ca prescribed Pole).... U Victor Nortol 5, Florenstein (Nephew of Coun).... s George Cross i Devilshoof (Chief of Gypsies) ....
 ............... Roderick Ristoy ', n Captain of the Guard Harry Bryan 5 Airline Daughter of Count ...,... N ...............M Martha Hinebaugl 10 Queen of the Gypsies .......... ,t ................... Adele Newcome n Two Choruses-
 n Courtiers and Soldiers. V Gypsies and Peasants. 10 Directed by Miss Walsh. m Assisted by Miss Moore. W Managed by MT. Stauffacher. q Business manager, Roy Perry.
 Assistant, Walter Stoltze. te COMMITTEES tn Scenery Herbert Shelly, Victo of Norton. Beatrice Jackson.
 Costumes-George Richards. Mere ,y dith Bishop, Adele Newcomer. ie Decoration and Electricity-August fe Troutz, Vaughn Mcclure.
 Head Ushers - Jacob Hoaglant
 Frances LOftus.
 Chorus Directors-Phillipa lone
 Loy Owens.
 There will be two night production - Friday and Saturday. Reserved seat ,d may be secured at Vic Hanny's aftt ee 8 o'clock of the morning of April ?.
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