Theater playbill for John E. Owens in "John Dobbs," "The Conjugal Lesson" and "Toodles" at the Washington Theater, November 30, 1861
Contributors: Denin, Susan, 1835-1875, actor; Morton, John Maddison, 1811-1891; Danvers, H.; Burton, William E. (William Evans), 1802-1860; 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: John Dobbs; Conjugal lesson; Toodles; Last night of Mr. Jno. E. Owens, the distinguished American comedian, who will appear in three characters! Miss Susan Denin, the beautiful and popular comedienne
Description: Theater! Corner of C and 11th streets, near Pennsylvania avenue. Lessee and manager: Mr. Humphrey Bland, Acting manager: Mr. Blennerhassett, Stage manager: Mr. H. Russell, Musical director: Mr. Sandy Jamieson ... Saturday. Last night of Mr. Jno. E. Owens, the distinguished American comedian, who will appear in three characters! Miss Susan Denin, the beautiful and popular comedienne. Saturday, Nov. 30, '61 to commence with the comedietta entitled "John Dobbs" ... After which, the interlude of "A Conjugal Lesson" ... To conclude with the ever welcome and popular "Toodles" ... On Monday night, will be presented "The Seven Sisters" with new scenery and wonderful effects ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: John Dobbs: Peter Paternoster: Mr. J.E. Owens, John Dobbs: Mr. E.H. Brink, Squire Fallowfield: Mr. France, Major Frankman: Mr. J.G. Boyd, John: Mr. Wilters, Mrs. Chesterton: Mrs. Bland, Lucy: Miss A. Hodges.

Cast: Conjugal lesson: Mr. Simon Lullaby: Mr. J.E. Owens, Mrs. Simon Lullaby: Miss Susan Denin.

Cast: Toodles: Timothy Toodles: Mr. J.E. Owens, Farmer Acorn: Mr. France, George Acorn: Mr. J.S. Edwards, Farmer Fenton: , Charles Newton: Mr. J.G. Boyd, Farmer Ploughshare: Mr. D. Walton, Landlord: Mr. Gray, Farmer Holly: Mr. Wilters, Mrs. Toodles: Mrs. Helen Muzzy, Mary Acorn: Miss A. Hodges.

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