The log cabin Democrat., 1921-02-18
FINE CAST REHEARSINC
 LECION'S 'KATCHA-KOO'
Miss Robertson Directs Work on Mus ical Phantasy-Presents En-
 tertaining Story.

Those who have watched rehearsals on "katcha-koo," the phantasy to be presented by the American Legion on Thursday and Friday of next week declare that the company of Conway young people, with the assistance of students, is making exceptionally fine progress under the capable direction of Miss Robertson. Nightly rehear- sals in the rooms of the Commercial Club will be supplemented next week by dress rehearsals at the Grand thea tre, and Miss Robertson is confident that the work of the company will be almost faultless when the show night arrives
 Miss Robertson is now rehearsing the big company in groups, some com ing in the afternoon with the main part of the show at night. "Katcha- Koo" as it will be presented here will combine many kinds of theatrical en- tertainment and is certain to meet with popular approval.
 "Katcha-Koo" is called an Oriental American fantastique. It is said to be exceptionally brilliant and enter taining. The story is as follows:
 Transfixed before the Maharajah's private temple of Buddah, in Ras- putin, when the piece opens, is a mo- torious fakir of Hunga, by the name of Katcha-Koo. He can do incredible lstunts-like all East Indian fakirs- and Katcha- -Koo's speciality is stand ing for weeks perfectly immovable without taking food. He always se- lects some Inappropriate and object ionable spot so as to annoy and irri tate his victim and the people gener- ally. Now he has chosen the Mahar- ajah of Hunga as his present victim and has placed himself directly in front of the great Buddha image. Supplications and offerings of rich food or gems do not move him until ne is ready to move. Natives only supplicate or present offerings for they are afraid to make threats as they all dread the fakir's curses
 Even the powerful Maharaja him. self dare not lay hands on Katcha- Koo, though he has offered an im- mense reward to any one who can move the fakir. It remains for two ingenious Americans to negotiate the job. Through the window of wizard they secure magical astral suit of clothes, the last of it's kind. Each separate garment retains the charac- teristics of the original owner. The trousers, Frenchman's, full of po- liteness and desire to dance; the shirt, vagabond's, making one carefree and happy; the vest, an Italians, full of love and arias, and the coat, an Americans, full of life and pep.
 This magical composite garment they succeed in getting onto Katcha- Roo, whose career then begins. His subsequent actions are dominated by the trousers of the Frenchman, the shirt of the vagabond, the vest of the Italian and the coat of he American. The many complications and situa- tions that arise devolving upon this episode form the fascinating and in- tensely interesting story of the play.
 In addition to the Oriental atmos- phere of the play, there is splendid American setting for the second act which is intensely patriotic. The "Liberty Aflame" episode represent ing the allied nations in which num- Der of local young people will appear is especially fine. The Maharajah of Hunga, one of the leading characters will be taken by William Van Valken- burgh. Katcha-koo will be portrayed by Keith Holloway, who are both well known for their ability in taking parts.'
 Dick and Harry, two young Amer jeans, who are travelling in India, will be taken by Roy Rogers and George Newborn, and they will play opposite Vida Adams and Louise Van Deusen, who represent Dolly and Pru- dence, two young American girls, also in India on a visit with their mother Mrs. Chattie-G -Gaddin, who will be DOT trayed by Mrs. William Van Valken- burgh. Announcement of the full cast will be made later.
 MARSHALL,