Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1920-11-21

place for himself in romantic roles.
~ has tho unusual personality that
specially TIA him Tor leading parts.
tor IN addition 10 a iinc physique and
compellin.; rrepencc ne brings to the
stage tho pOVcr 10 make convincing
the poetry and scntimcu, which are
always difficult 10 present success
Mr.. contcy has . voice OF rare
beauty and III 'IIeieh-fio" he VIII
SING songs that will long he rcmom-
m"nd audiences who gave him most
cordial reception when he appeared
her" last in "lJddiers Three" with
yons he Was las featured Hscn fer Two sea-
Der "Swecthcarts" and The Spring
Maid IN which he played opposite
the star. Christie Macdonald.
Grand opera was the goal OF Mr.
Comk.y's carly ambitions and he at
tanned his aim when he became q
i, OF the chicago Grand opera
in Madame Butterfly" Aida" and
other operas. lie studied for a long
time in Milan with Cologne. the fam
Gus Italian maestro.
Fern D"nbicday, Prima Donna.
Fern Doubleday. who has the lead
ing womanS part of "Charanne" in
"neigh- 10" represents the new type
81 Of actress VIII" chooses o, the stage
seems to offer Il medium for the cX-
preston OF trained minds. She is a
college girl from the West and has
been successful in a number Of good
parts. She originated the ingenue
lead of "i'ricudiy Enemies" and has
been IL demand for plays in which
her emotional powers could he en-
Miss Doubleday finds herself in a
muaica. production by chance. 1t
happened that she was interested in
and Was invited TO one Of the first re-
hcarsala. As spectator she was
"Skrd question now and then. Her
understanding Of the motif Of the
novel play caused the request that
she join the cast and she was finally
persuaded 10 accept the part in which
she is proving her versatility and
IT is new venture for me to have
a part in a musical fantasy" said Miss
Doubleday. Il confess that 1t inter
of the flavor Of classic Poetry
and philosophy are deftiy blended with
the nonsense which is delightful. 1t
is relief ,no to kn"W am not sXnected
real JOY for me in this part. which
is one ! never should have sought OF
my own accord"
Miss Doubleday is small and dainty
She brings TO her work culture and
experience of the best sort and makes
charannc lovely; conuettish. anus
ing heroine Of Il whimsical love story
Louis Cnssavant.
Louis cassavant. the Jester in
"IIeigh-Ho," is "A veteran OF the light
opera stage; He started az a Young
man with the Bostonians and was I'm
early productions of robin Hood"
In Victor IIerhert's first success. Tho
wizard OF the Nile" Mr., cassavant
basso leads in Red Feather" and
Golden Rutterfly." and will bc rcmem-
hcred rs Count Lorcnz In The Ri
vicra Girls" Mr.. CaSsaNInt was ~
! member of the Gallo English Opera
Company last season.
! In "lIcigh-Ho,' Cassavant moves
through all the scenes OF the play.
knows how TO show young and old
| human Weaknesses. lie is withal
kindly and in song as well as spoken
word he points a. moral laughingly.
Nils songs give him especially fine
| opportunity to use his deep bass
| voice TO advantage.
Eugene Lockhart.
Eugene Lock hart, author OF the
hook. lyrics and some Of the music OF
| "Hcieh-iio." will also have role. lie
appears as Willie Bamho in his own
| musical satire.
While in college he developea an
extraordinary gift for writing lyrics
and these he set 10 music so success
fully that many OF his songs wer.
his poetic talent gained recognition
early his musical education had be
gun long before. The son of 4 singer
he Inherited a love for music. AS !:
little child his sense of rhythm made
him an engagement with the famou:
Scottish Kilties Band with which Ii.
made several transcontincntal tours
lie went to school and college In Lon,
don, England, returning 70 Canada II
time for an officers training schoo
after which he served in the arm!
TO tho end Of the war.
Deems Taylor, the Composer.
Deems Taylor is coming 10 Rich
noad with tho '.iie.gh-llo" Compan,
as musical director To have ihe->op
portunity OF seeing just how hi