Theater playbill for A.M. Hernandez at the Washington Theater, May 13, 1861
Contributors: Polkinhorn, Henry, approximately 1813- printer; Washington Theater (Organization : Washington, D.C.); 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
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! Splendid attraction! This star company! Composed of the first order of talent! Ladies and gentlemen of versatile and artistic qualifications, selected without regard to expense, combining in one organization the most pleasing vocalists! The best Negro delinieators! Graceful and spirited  dancers! The best intrumentalists, &c. &c. &c. ... With the Monster Orchestra! and Brass Band! And the grand corps de ballet of 20 young ladies. Monday evening, May 13, '61 ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: French dancing master: Master:A.M. Hernanez, Pupil: Miss Whelpley, Lover: J. Williams.

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: Oh, My Love Gone / Max Irwin; title: Under the Willow She's Sleeping / J. Williams; title: Low Lands, Low / Bob Hall; title: Good Old Friends / Paul Berger; title: Quick Step / Full Band; title: Part II. Ballad / Miss Mary Newton; title: Dance / Miss Leonora; title: Comic Song / Miss Whlpley; title: Negro Eccentricities / Max Irwin; title: Dance / Miss Lamereaux; title: Old Sexton / Paul Berger; title: French Dancing Master; title: Union Jig / Bob Hall; title: Ballad / J. Williams; title: Double Dance / Misses Miles and Clifton; title: Part III. The Deserter's Punishment; title: Tableau and marches, by the Corps de Ballet numbering 20 young ladies.