Word: jocasta
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...hundred and nineteen persons employed in the production of the "OEdipus" last evening, especial interest, of course, was centered upon Mr. George Riddle as OEdipus, and Miss Georgia Cayvan as Jocasta. Of Mr. Riddle's acting we may say that, though he appeared in the leading role supported by a cast of characters well known in theatrical circles, he stood forth among them all as a star of rare talent. The chief criticism that has heretofore been urged against Mr. Riddle's acting was that his voice was not sufficiently strong to play so heavy a part as that...
While undoubtedly no one better suited for the role of Jocasta than Miss Cayvan could have been selected in Boston, still she showed last evening much room for improvement. In her make-up she looked altogether too young for the mother of OEdipus, and her face appeared too dark to produce a pleasing effect upon the eye. Her facial expression also was poor, and during the greater part of the time she was on the stage her action was not nearly so strong as the character demanded. Her enunciation was indistinct in many places, and throughout she made...
Especial interest, of course, centres upon Miss Georgia Cayvan, who appears before her Boston friends for the first time in tragic acting. We do not think that a better selection could have been made for the difficult part of Jocasta. While at the Madison square Miss Cayvan has been recognized as an actress of undoubted talent, but we think that the perfection with which she rendered her part in this play will surprise even her most ardent admirers. She displays throughout a strength and, at the same time, a delicacy of feeling that is equalled only by her superior gesture...
...Jocasta Miss Georgia Cayvan...
...dear was Jocasta, - we pardon her impious sayings...