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nw it Is nroDoaed that the uubUo
Jl schools of the country take oa
I n now dutv that of training
actors. In addition to the an
nual output of carpenters, bride-
layers, printers, machinists, electricians,
journalists, typewriters, stenographers,
bookkeepers, telegraph operators and the
rest, actors are to be furnished forth.
And why not? Isn't the publlo school la
its "vocational" training- work Just
capable of training: an actor as a
mechanic? Why shouldn't the curriculum
of the high school comprise a course In
acting? Just as much reason for It, per
haps, as for a lot of other things that
are taught in school these days, and It
will be just as useful In the long run.
Here's a tlp-for Dr. Holovtchlner: In that
halt-mUllon-dollar manual training school
he proposes to erect for the uses of
Omaha's youngsters, let him add on
more department to bo devoted to the
uses of the potential tragedians and
comedians the school population of the
city contains, and then the educational
functions of the school and the theater
will be most happily blended. To be sure,
some captious person may interpose the
objection that acting Is an art, and not
a science or a trade; well. It used to be,
but some grounds for doubt on this point
exist. It used to be held that a boy or
girl had to have some especial adapta
bility (' for any line of endeavor, and In
those days the school was devoted to glv.
ing elementary Instruction In the three
Its,, but In these days of eugenics and
sex hygiene and militancy In other direc
tions, most of the traditions that guided
man's wandering feet in his simple life
have been abandoned, and the doctrine
of natural selection has been supplanted
by the practice of scientific direction. If
It is possible to turn out mechanics from
public schools. It ought to be equally pos
sible turn out "actors" at all events, the
output couldn't possibly be so much worse
than those we are already afflicted with,
eo let's have the course In drama in the
publlo school.
A friend of this department yes, the
crltlo has some friends on reading last
week's output, calls attention to the fact
that the "Shuberts" did not originally
produce 'The Blue Bird." That Is true;
It was at the New theater In New York
that the Maeterlinck' fantasy was first
given to the American public; the "Shu
berts" merely took it over after it had
proved an Immense success In the met
ropolis, and the wreck of the theater
that was to be devoted exclusively to
"art" fen into the hands of the "pro
ducing managers," But this fact ought
not to count so very strongly against
them; it .merely shows them to be on
the plane with the other big men of the
theatrical business. They know an ap
proved success when they see one, and
if they are fortunate enough to come into
control of it, they are clever enough to
exploit It No hard and fast rule for
determining In advance the possibility of
a play Is known. Recent history of the
stage might be cited as proof of this.
Great warehouses In New York aro
stuffed with scenery and equipment for
plays that did not succeed, while some
that hove proved 'immensely successful
have been turned down by the astute
managers as being unworthy of produc
tion. It Just argues that the "produc
ing manager," with all his owl-like sol
emnity, is human, like some of the rest
of us.
In the Dramatlo Mirror appears a let
tetter from a press agent on the toplo
of salaries paid to men who pilot tho way
for the various troupes that go hurrying
from one town to another all over the
country in the mad chase to supply the
public's demand for the amusement the
theater offers. Tt ought to be read and
carefully analyzed by every manager, as
It plainly points out some things that are
too frequently overlooked. The strongest
point made In favor of the agent Is that
his personal acquaintance, gained through
years of service, is his most valuable
asset, and just as he has this personal
acquaintance, so Is he of use to his em
ployer. Those agents who have estab
lished themselves by years of work, who
have made friendships that last, and who
know Just what to do and who to see In
each town along the way, are men of
ability beyond the ordinary, and the wise
manager esteems them as such. They
earn their salary many times over by
ltn able to ave expense for their em
ployers, and, moreover, they are able to
capitalize their acquaintance in ways
their employer never knows of, but all
of which means dollars to him. The ad-
THE OMAHA
David
Berilin
vance man seldom gets tho credit that
Is due him
William Faversnatn announces the spe
cial engagement of Jllss Constance Col
Her, the widely known English actress,
as a permanent member of the Shake
spearean company which he lsorgantz
Ing for this season. Miss Collier will
play the role of Portia In his production
of "Julius Caesar" and will later appear
In the other Shakespearean plays which
are to be produced about the first of
the year. Miss Collier's engagement Is
In strict conformance with Mr. Paver
sham's announced determination to sur
round himself In all of his Shakespearean
ventures with players of genuine stellar
quality. His company, after the' first of
the year, will thus Include five players
who may be classed as real start, namely:
Mr. Faversham, Miss Cecilia Loftus, Miss
Julie Opp, Miss Collier and It. D.
MacLan. There Is no part for Miss
Loftus In the spectacular production of
"Julius Caesar," which Mr. Faversham
will take to the Pacifio coast In the fall,
and she will not join the organization,
therefore, until the productions of "Ro
meo and Juliet" and "Othello" are mode.
Miss Opp (Mrs. Faversham), who played
Portia last season, will not be with her
husband until the new productions are
made. She will rest meantime in Switzer
land, Mr. MacLean and Miss Collier,
however, will both make the Pacific
coast trip.
The first metropolitan Shakespearean
productlon of the season was' scored at
the Empire theater, New York, Monday
afternoon. As usual, John Drew was the
actor, but what Is not usual, the play
was the attraction. For a decade or
more the season at this playhouse has
been started by Mr. Drew in a modern
comedy, but Mr. Frohman, true to the
promise made fifteen years ago, pre
sented his leading actor in the role of
Benedick in "Much Ado About Noth
ing." This occasion realized for Mr.
Drew an ambition of fifteen years'
standing. He has frequently played
Shakespearean roles, but not in recent
years. His last previous appearance In
Shakespeare was in 18S2, In a revival of
"Love's Labor Lost" Previously he had
played chief parts In "The Taming of the
Shrew," "As You Like It," Laertes In
"Hamlet," Iago in "Othello" and Tubal
to Edwin Booth's Shylock In "The Mer
chant of Venice." The text of "Much
Ado About Nothing" Is a composite ar
ranged by Mr, Frohman from those used
by Edwin Booth, Sir Qeorge Alexander
and a version edited for use "in the col
leges by William J. Rolfe. In every re
spect the production is American, the
costumes and scenery having been made
here.
The reviews were uniformly favorable,
not only to Mr. Drew, but his leading
woman, Laura Hope Crews, who, it may
be observed, was the one distinct sur
prise of the performance, but inasmuch
as the surprise was a pleasant one, we
hasten to record It The Herald says of
the performance; "Mr, Drew's Benedick
was worthy of him. He? read his lines
well and brought out the comedy with the
SUNDAY BEE: SEPTEftfBER 7, 1913.
light, deft touohes that mark his acting
at all times." "The performance as a
whole brought enjoyment to the audi
ence," observes the Press. "Thore Is no
denying Mr. Drew's aptitude for the part
and he carried It through gracefully and
easily." "Mr. Drew was at ease In the
character of the reluctant lover," tho
World says. "He has not forgotten how
to wear with grace tho doublet and hoso."
"The performance was good," Is the com
ment of the Tribune, "but not brilliant
Mr. Drew's Benedick Is mostly cast In a
modern mould." "As a modern Interpre
tation of the play tho performance was
quite as creditable as might have boon
expected," the Bun says In a long re
view. Mr. D row's performance at the
Empire Is but the forerunner of many
Shakespearean revivals scheduled for the
present season. In point pt Interest they
will be shared by Mr. Drew In his present
play. Miss Anglln, who, with Ian
Maclaren and Fuller Melllsh, will do a
serlos, and William Faversham, who Is to
add materially to his repertoire.
"Stop Thief," a now farce, one of the
season's successful offerings by Cohan
& Harris, Is said to be one of the most
laughablo plays theatcr-goers have
seen In a blue mooa or so. To use a
trite phrase, "Stop Thief" Is as full of
laughs as an egg is of meat. The fun
begins at the very rlso of the curtain and
is continued at a fast and furious pace
until the fall on act III. The story of
"Stop Thief is clever and far out of
the beaten path of playwrights. William
Carr Is a good natured, but very absent
minded fellow, one of whose daugntors
Is to marry James Cluney. Through the
aid of a new maid a sneak thief gains
entrance to the Carr house. Valuable
pieces of Jewelry and wedding presents
begin to disappear. Certain incidents
transpire which lead Carr and Clunoy
each to think himself a kleptomaniac,
though neither suspects tho other. The
young man telephones for a detective
to watch him. By accident Cluney runs
Into the sneak thief, who palms himself
off as the detective, and thus apparently
makes It easy for himself and the maid
to "clean up" and make a safe "got
away." Of course, In the end tt comes
out that. Instead of the responsibility for
the missing valuables lying- with the two
self-accused, unconscious thieves, there
are real thieves In the house and they
are caught, but the author has taken
care that there is a happy ending, which
Is nothing less than a triple wedding.
"Stop, Thief will be presented at the
Brandels theater for four nights begin
ning Sunday, September 7, under the
personal direction of Cohan & Harris,
with a perfect company of players and
an elaborate scenlo production.
The Booth Tarkmgton-Harry Wilson
comedy, "The Man from Home," comes
to the Brandels theater September 18-17,
"The Trail of the lonesome Pine" opens
at the Brandels September IS to 20. Mati
nee Saturday, with Charlotte Walker In
the leading role. Miss Walker will be
supported by the original company, a
notable cast of prominent players.
$
Who Is the operatic star billed at the
Orpheum as Madam? She comes for the
third week of the vaudeville leunn. hn.
Panning September 7. A singer of lnter-
national reputation, she Is associated In
the headline act with the American
Melba, Marie MoFarland. This duo of
singers U said to be the rarest acquisi
tion of vaudeville. Their repertory In
cludes not only tho quaintest and sweet
est of old ballads, but also the most cele
brated "golden melodies from famous
operas."
From last season the homely little com
edy offered by Miss Norton and Paul
Nicholson will be remembered. "A Dra
matlo Cartoon" by Miss Norton Is their
laugh-compelling vehicle. "Three in One,"
written and produced by Elsie iJanls, is
the comedy sketch to be presented by
VaJ Harris, Rita Boland and Lou Holtz.
The comedy playlet, "Love In the Sub
urbs," is to bo offered by Hale Norcross
(Continued on Page Nine.)
AMUSEMENTS.
Jean P. Duffield
TEACH 15 It OP PIANO
Studio Re-opens Monday, Sept. 8,
For hours and tonna apply at
205 Boyd's Theater
or Phone Harney 1482.
CORA SCHWARTZ
Teacher of Voice
Special Xatos Offered to Pupils
Xeglsterinff Vow,
101 Boyd Theater. Phone Xtf 7341,
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MANAWA CLOSES FOR THE
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Your last chance hia year to
take a refreshing bath at Man
awn's beautiful bathing beach.
Batlilng at Munawn was never
better than right now. And
surely you want to danco a few
more dances in tho grand ball
room at Monawa. So tako tho
trolley trail to Mnnawa Sunday,
September 7th tho last day.
Freo Moving Pictures this
Evening.
ADMISSION TO PARK FREE.
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Dental Parlors
EXPERTS IS ALT. BBAHCHSB
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Comer 18h and Barnsy ots.
Lady Attendant
EMILY CLEVE
Teacher of Violin
Pupil of Prof, Jan Marak, of the
Prague Conservatory, Austria.
Studio 511 Karbach Block
15th and Douglas Sts.
lies. Phone V, 6289.
BASE BALL
OMAHA vs. LINCOLN
ROURKE PARK
September 7, 7, 8,
Two Games Sunday September 7.
First Gaino Colled a P. M.
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And the Best Stock Organisation the City Has Ever Been
Presenting Kenry seller's success
THE HAVOC
ncruxrs de verses ijetweeit acts
Under the Stage Direction of Oeorge W. Barnler.
NEXT WSBX"U TOBOA"
34th SUCCESSFUL WEEK BEGINNING TODAY
THE BERT DELNO TROUI
THE QY2QTABTXO COMEDIANS,
JAS. R. McCANN & CO.
Presenting a Comedy Sketch Called.
"KY DIXIE SAD"
VAN & CARRIE AVERY FRED SWIFT
Introducing The 8Rrleso.ua Bandmaster
"The KlgUt Porter."
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"PICKWICK" I An Sdooafclonai Picture I
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rate Weekly and "As Aoolaeatal Basalt" HereaBOsg Oomear
y rices Bo to Me. lirst Vfaows Bestrreo,
Vhon Douglas 494.
ADVANCED VAUDEVILLE
WSBX BTAKTTNQ SEPT. 7.
Marie McFarland
The American Melba ani
MADAM
An Operatic Star of International
Reputation
MISS NORTON-PAUL NICHOLSON
In a Dramatlo Cartoon
by MISS NOttTON
VAL hlTA LOU
HARRIS BOLAND HOLTZ
Presenting
"THREE IN ONE"
Written and Produced by Elsie Jonls
HALE NORCROSS & 09.
In the Comedy Playlet
"LOVE IN THE BUBURBB"
by Charles Dickson
HELEN TRIX
The "Planosongwhlstleresa"
In Borne of Her Own Compositions
CARSON BROTHERS
Sweden's Representative Athletes
CARL & LOTY
Eccentric Dancers
Prices i Msttlnse, Oalltry loot Best
Heats (exoept fSatturday and Sunday)
SBo, Nlg-ht, 10c, S 5c, 600, 76o.
DICKERMAN
ARLINGTON BLOCK. 15114 DODCE ST., OMAHA
Preparation for Platform, Drama and Opera AOTINO TAUGHT BY Ax ACTOR.
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of 2So a era Entertainers .
Xncludlas; tne
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the Comlnr Week.
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