Theater playbill for "The Rough Diamond," "Naval Engagements" and "Mesmerism, or, Irish Sympathy" at the Washington Theatre, February 10, 1858
Contributors: Sloan, John, active 1858; Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office; Washington Theatre (Washington, D.C. : 19th century); Theater Playbills and Programs Collection (Library of Congress)
Publisher: Polkinhorn's Steam Printing Office, D street, bet. 6th & 7th sts.
Published: 1858
Place of publication: [Washington, D.C.]
Language: eng
Other titles: Rough diamond; Naval engagements; Mesmerism, or, Irish Sympathy; Mesmerism; Irish sympathy; Entire change of programme! The third of a series of grand combination comedy nights!
Description: Washington Theatre. Lessee Mr. Stuart, Stage manager: Mr. S. Eytinge ... Entire change of programme! The third of a series of grand combination comedy nights! ... Three pieces! Rough Diamond, Naval Engagements, Mesmerism. Wednesday Evening, Feb. 10, 1858, to commence with that pleasing Comedietta "The Rough Diamond" ... After which the admirable Comedy, first time here, of "Naval Engagements" ... To conclude with the laughable farce, by Mr. John Sloan, entitled "Mesmerism, or, Irish Sympathy" ...
Notes: Title devised by Library staff from item.

Cast: Rough diamond: Sir. Wm. Evergreen: Mr. F. Bangs, Capt. Blenheim: Mr. C. Howard, Lord Plato: Mr. Russell, Cousin Joe: Mr. John Sloan, Margery: Mrs. John Sloan, Lady Plato: Mrs. Stoneall, Susan: Miss Cross.

Cast: Naval engagements: Admiral Kingston, R.N.: Mr. D. Whiting, Lieut. Kingston, R.N. : Mr. J.B. Howe, Short: Mr. Russell, Dennis: Mr. John Sloan, Mrs. Pontifex: Mrs. H.P. Gratton, Miss Mary Mortimer: Mrs. John Sloan.

Cast: Mesmerism: Mike Murphy: Mr. John Sloan, Mr. Shrimpton: Mr. Whiting, Dr. Nogo: Mr. Russell, Charles Potwell: Mr. Warden, John: Mr. J. Whiting, Charlotte: Mrs. Warden, Mary: Mrs. Stoneall.

"The indispensable rehearsals necessary for the proper production of that Great Play, entitled 'Still Waters Run Deep' render its production impossible until to-morrow evening. Parties having purchased seats for to-night, can renew their certificates for to-morrow."

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