Title: Theater playbill for John E. Owens in "The Rivals" and "State Secrets" at the Washington Theater, December 3, 1861
Description: Theater! Corner of C and 11th streets, near Pennsylvania avenue. Lessee and manager: Mr. Humphrey Bland, Acting manager: Mr. Blennerhassett, Stage manager: Mr. H. Russell, Musical director: Mr. Sandy Jamieson ... Tuesday. The great comedian Mr. Jno. E. Owens in two characters. Miss Susan Denin, the beautiful and popular comedienne. Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1861 the performance will commence with Sheridan's comedy of "The Rivals" ... Overture: Orchestra. To conclude with the farce of "State Secrets" ... In preparation, a novelty acted in New York and Philadelphia an entire season ...