Theater playbill for A.M. Hernandez at the Washington Theater, May 16 or 18, 1861
Contributors: Backus, Charley, 1831-1883, performer; Backus, Julia H., performer; Irwin, Max, -1864, performer; Washington Theater (Organization : Washington, D.C.); Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office; Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: H. Polkinhorn, Printer
Published: 1861
Place of publication: Washington
Language: eng
Other titles: A.M. Hernandez; Afternoon and evening performance. First presentation of the pantomime of Dechalumeau for the matinee
Description: Washington Theater. A.M. Hernandez. Really a physical phenomenon, an almost jointless man, who can place himself in conjunction with six dozen of bottles in a small box, two feet high, two feet broad and five feet long, a feat unparalleled, far surpassing those of the contortionists of Europe and America. Hernandez is an excellent clown and pantomimist, having for years been engaged as Premier Comique, by The Wonderful Ravels. His versatile talents are astonishing, he being master of 13 distinct instruments, a superb guitarist and an agile acrobat! Afternoon and evening performance. First presentation of the pantomime of Dechalumeau for the matinee. Go and see the 4 stars: Charles Backus, Max Irwin, A.M. Hernandez, and Miss Julia Backus, as the "Goddess of Liberty" ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: The Deserter's punishment: Country Boy: A.M. Hernandez, Col. Mayland: Paul Berger, Sergeant: Miss Whelpley, Deserter: J. Williams, Corporal: Bob Hall, Jailor: Max Irwin: Daughter of the Regiment; Miss Leonora.

In: American theater programs of the late 19th and 20th centuries (Library of Congress).
Table of contents: title: Programme: Part I. As Genteel Ethiopians. Overture / Orchestra; title: Opening Chorus / Company; title: Irishman's Shanty / Max Irwin; title: Under the Willow She's Sleeping / J. Williams; title: My May Ann (new style) / Charley Backus; title: Good Old Friends / Paul Berger; title: Quick Step / Full Band; title: Part II. Ballad / Miss Mary Newton; title: Dance / Miss Leonora; title: The Star-Spangled Banner / by Miss Julia Backus; title: Comic Song / Miss Whlpley; title: Negro Eccentricities / Max Irwin; title: Dance / Miss Lamereaux; title: Lucy Long / Hernandez & Company; title: Imitations of different actors / Charles Backus; title: Ballad / J. Williams; title: Double Dance / Misses Leonora and Clifton; title: Part III. The Deserter's Punishment; title: Tableau and marches, by the Corps de Ballet numbering 20 young ladies.