Theater playbill for "The Wood Demon, or, The Clock has Struck" and "St. Patrick's Day, or, The Scheming Lieutenant" at the Washington Theatre, September 18, 1823
Contributors: Lewis, M. G. (Matthew Gregory), 1775-1818; Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816; Washington Theatre (Washington, D.C. : 1821-1835); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: E. de Krafft, Printer, Seventh Street, nearly opposite the Centre Market House
Published: 1823
Place of publication: Washington City
Language: eng
Other titles: Wood Demon, or, The Clock has Struck; Wood demon; Clock has struck; St. Patrick's Day, or, The Scheming Lieutenant; St. Patrick's Day; Scheming Lieutenant; Saint Patrick's Day; Theatre. Last Night. On Thursday Evening, Septem. 18
Description: Theatre. Last Night. On Thursday Evening, Septem. 18, will be presented M.G. Lewis' grand romantic drama, taken from the German, in 3 acts, called "The Wood Demon, or, The Clock has Struck!" the scenery and decorations, designed and executed by Mr. J. Jefferson, Jr. ... Previous to which will be presented Sheridan's petit comedy of "St. Patrick's Day, or, The Scheming Lieutenant" ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: Wood demon: Hardyknutte: Mr. H. Wallack, Guelpho: Mr. Francis, Willikind: Mr. Jefferson, Rolf: Mr. Hathwell, Ghost of Ruric: Mr. Parker, Spirit of Holstein: Mr. J. Jefferson, Leolyn, a dumb boy: Miss H. Hathwell, Una: Mrs. Anderson, Clotilda: Mrs. Jefferson, Ghost of Alexina: Mrs. Muray, Paulina: Miss Hathwell, Sangreda, Wood Daemon: Mr. Wheatly.

Cast: St. Patrick's Day: Lieutenant O'Conner: Mr. Wemyss, Justice Credulous: Mr. Jefferson, Dr. Rosy: Mr. Francis, Serjeant Trounce: Mr. Hathwell, Corporal Flint: Mr. Scrivener, First Countryman: Mr. J. Jefferson, Second Countryman: Mr. J. Jefferson, Jr., First Soldier: Mr. Murray, Second do: Mr. Parker, Third do: Mr. Jones, Mrs. Bridget Credulous: Mrs. Francis, Lauretta: Miss Hathwell.

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