Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-05-04

LnaL Jefferson naQ eliminated. Mr.
Fiske has reclaimed even more Of the
original.
As originally performed at Covent
Garden in TITS, the play contained
twice as much material as has been
used in later productions, and the role
Of Julia was the leading feminine role.
It was considered of such Importance,
indeed, that at one time 1t was played
by Mrs Siddons. The great English
tragedian, william C. Macready, once
appeared as Falkland.
1t is interesting to note that on the
first production Of the play before the
public, with which highly sentimental
plays were preferred, Falkland and
Julia were enthusiastically approved.
while the character Of Mrs. Malaprop,
Sheridan's misguided disciple Of culture,
was condemned as a caricature.
In America Mrs. Malaprop Is az
Drew. And in the current production
James T. Powers, the famous comedian,
will be the Bob Acres.
"SaIt Water"
Next at the National.
TWO names to conjure with In the
consideration OF fine entertainment
are those of John Golden, producer, and
Frank Craven, actor-author. This pair
is responsible for "Salt Water" which
the National Players will offer next
week, beginning May IL. This will be
the fifth play offered by the Players
for the first time in Washington.
The principal characters in "Salt
Water" are John and Pansy Horner,
youthful pair dwelling in Snag Harbor
cottage bequeathed to John by his
father. John Is the last Of long
line of hardy seamen, and all his life
he has wanted to carry on the Horner
traditions on the briny deep. Picture
his dismay when the best he can do Is
to become a butcher boy on an Albany
boat. This incongruous achievement is
only a part Of the story, the central
theme concerning the shoals that the
marital bark brushes against because Of
Pansy'S vigorous temperament, and also
because her shrewd business sense,
which counterbalances Johns romantic
yearning to be q great, big sailor man.
salt Water" had run of four
months in New York under John Gold
ems auspices. This will be its first
presentation in Washington.
Midsummer Nights Dream"
at the American University.
A MEXICAN UNIVERSITY will pre-
"A sent midsummer Nights Dream"
as its annual Shakespearean production
on Friday, May 16, in the gymnasium
auditorium on the campus, with a cast
Of so student players under the direc-
ton Of VIII Hutchins. professor of art.
In preparation for the show, the
dramatic club Of the school has been
in rehearsal since Midwinter and Is
being groomed to present what Prof.
&c 4r1l1 he he tn
depreciation Of Shakespeare yet given
in the series of annual dramas from the
pen of the Bard Of Avon.
"A rollicking comedy Of lyrical beau
ty" Is the characterization which Prof.
Hutchins gives to this popular produce
ton. The stage settings will be SIM
pie, the tempo of the show being speed
ed by elimination of elaborate scenery.
The stage, however, will be equipped
cialiy In lighting facilities. The large
cast will be deliberately costumed.
Another "Follies"
Coming to the Gayety.
A MOTHER and a new "Follies" show
will be presented at the Gayety
next week, which continues the policy
Of drawing on shows in various parts
of the country for outstanding players,
so that as the show Is changed each
week, so, too, new faces are to be seen
and new talent. with new personalities,
will scamper across the footlightS.
Among the players enlisted for next
week will be Hap Freyer, Charlie Goldie.
Charles Robinson, Lew Petel, Harry
Ryan, Lola Pierce, Babe Almond, sgd
Burke, Charles LIE Roy and Elsie Hun,
with large chorus of expert singers
and dancers. Originality in scenery and
lighting effects will be featured.