The American Countess
Contributors: Teal, Ben; Carroll, Howard, 1854-1916; National Theatre Corporation (Washington, D.C.); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Published: 1885
Language: eng
Description: The program. National Theatre, Rapley & Kinsley, managers, Rhea! supported by a carefully selected company under the management of Mr. James W. Morrissey. Elaborate production of (first time on any stage) "The American Countess"! an original play, in four acts, by Mr. Howard Carroll. Produced under the personal stage direction of Mr. Ben Teal. New and beautiful scenery by John G. Buss, from designs furnished by Phil. Goatcher, Wallack's Theatre, New York. Characteristic properties by John Williams, and original music composed and arranged by Sig. Arditi of Mapleon's Opera Company and Mr. Catlin of Parl[?] Theatre, Boston.
Notes: National Theatre, Washington, D.C. every evening and Saturday matinee, commencing Wednesday, January 14th, 1885.

Title devised by Library staff.

"Next week: The Madison Sq. Theatre Co. in 'May Blossom'.

Cast: M'lle Rhea, Geo. Learock, Edward J. Henley, J.R. Amory, Rob't G. Wilson, John Swinburne, Leo Cooper, Chas. Kidder, Ed. Davis, Mrs. Ella Wren, Miss Mae Clarke, Miss Virginia Peyton.

LC copy imperfect: clipped from larger program.

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