Word: modjeska
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...number of freshmen have acted as supernumeraries during the engagement of Booth and Modjeska at the Boston Theatre...
...Booth is so well known in his role of "Hamlet" that any comment on his acting is unnecessary. It is sufficient to say that his grand conception was admirably carried out. Mme. Modjeska was more successful as "Ophelia" than as "Portia" and seemed better suited to the part. Mr. Skinner showed great ability and feeling as "Laertes." The least satisfactory character was Mr. Hanford, who was too stiff for "Claudius." Mr. Taylor as "Horatio" and the supers might also have been improved upon. The play, which was admirably staged as a whole, was enthusiastically received...
...Boston Theatre was filled last evening at the first presentation of the "Merchant of Venice" by Booth and Mme. Modjeska. Little need be said of the work of either of these principals. Their impersonations, Booth as Shylock and Modjeska as Portia were full of life and vividness throughout. Miss Craigen as Jessica put considerable earnestness into her part, and showed good capabilities. The play as a whole was well received, and, although some of the members of the company were second rate, the incomparable work of Booth and Modjeska more than made up for minor individual faults. Unwarrantable liberty...
When Booth and Modjeska played recently at Syracuse about twenty of the students acted at "supers." and after the performance an informal reception was given them by the principal actors...
...Jack" began its second and last week at the Boston theatre yesterday. Booth and Modjeska will appear January...