Theater playbill for "A Roland for an Oliver" and "Asmodeus, or, The Little Devil's Share" at the Washington Theater, August 15, 1861
Contributors: Archer, Thomas, 1789?-1848; Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office; Washington Theater (Organization : Washington, D.C.); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: H. Polkinhorn's Steam Job Press, D st., near 7th
Published: 1861
Place of publication: Washington
Language: eng
Other titles: Roland for an Oliver; Asmodeus, or, The Little Devil's Share; Asmodeus; Little devil's share; Great attraction! The coolest place in the city. Mirth! Music! Merriment!
Description: Theater! Corner of 11th and C streets, near Pennsylvania avenue. Manager Mr. Humphrey Bland, Musical director: Mr. Sandy Jamieson, stage manager Mr. F. Williams ... Thursday! Great attraction! The coolest place in the city. Mirth! Music! Merriment! Thursday, August 15, 1861. The performance will commence with the operatic comedy of "A Roland for an Oliver" ... Ballad: Miss Josephine Parker. Comic Song: Mr. Joseph Parker. To conclude with the extravaganza of "Asmodeus, or, The Little Devil's Share" ... To-morrow evening, Mrs. C. Henri's Benefit ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: A Roland for an Oliver: Sir Mark Chase: Mr. H. Bland, Alfred Highflyer: Mr. F. Williams, Mr. Selborne: Mr. J. Boyd, Fixture: Joseph Parker, Gamekeeper: J.S. Edwards, Maria Darlington, with Songs: Mrs. C. Henri, Mrs. Selborne: Mrs. F. Williams, Mrs. Fixture: Mrs. H. Bland.

Cast: Asmodeus: Ferdinand, King of Spain: Mr. C. Henri, Fra Antonio, the Grand Inquisitor and Counsellor to the King: Mr. J.S. Edwards, Gil Vargos, his Creature, Usher of the Black Rod, and Tutor to Don Rafael: Mr. Joseph Parker, Don Rafael d'Estanago, a Student of Theology, and subsequently Captain of the Queen's Guard: Mr. F. Williams, Count Medora, Chamberlain to the Queen: Mr. T.B. Baker, Antonio: Mr. Walton, Carlo, an Orphan and wandering Minstrel, assuming the character of Asmodeus: Mrs. C. Henri, Isabella: Queen of Spain: Mrs. H. Bland, Cassildo, Sister of Carlo, and beloved by and in love with Don Rafael: Mrs. F. Williams.

In: American theater programs of the late 19th and 20th centuries (Library of Congress).