Word: roles
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...about up to the average of amateur performances. W. E. Dorman '98 as Croaker just missed being good. The fault was chiefly in his makeup. He looked altogether too cheerful for a "croaker." Allan Abbott '96 and Sturgis Coffin '97, the former as Jarvis, the latter in the double role of Butler and Bailiff, both did well. J. L. O'Brian '96 as Lofty deserves most credit. He entered thoroughly into the spirit of his part and showed genuine dramatic ability...
...Mask and Wig Theatrical Societies of the University of Pennsylvania are at present making arrangements for the presentation of their production, "No Gentleman of France," on the evening of April 22, at the Hyperion Theatre. The role includes seventy-five members of the University, fifteen of whom are employed in the cast proper and about sixty in the chorus. The play is a Napoleonic burlesque. Seven performances will be given in Philadelphia the week succeeding Easter, after which the company will appear for one night each in Boston, New Haven and New York. The burlesque will be produced entirely under...
...Joseph Porter, Mr. Murray as Capt. Corcoran, Mr. Wolff as Dick Deadeye, while Messrs. Read and Jones will be the two sailors, Bob Becket and Bill Bobstay. Miss Lane should make a charming Josephine; there being a double bill Miss Mason will alternate with her in this role. Miss Ladd is to be the Hebe, while the blithsome Buttercup will have a worthy exponent in Miss Leighton...
...been called upon to sing, filled as it is with top notes and sustained passages that task the vocal ability of any artist. To say that Miss Lane filled the demands of the character is but giving her the praise she deserves. Mr. Murray had the exacting role of Count di Luna, and there was considerable interest among his admirers in his rendition of the part. But Mr. Murray rose to the occasion, which is the hardest task he will ever be called upon to perform. The Count's music was given with immense force and convincing fervor. Mr. Murray...
...voice and his solos were evenly given-the tower scene, "Do Not Forget Me," being imperatively demanded. Miss Leighton's Azucena, the old witch hag who deals in flames and torture, was a rugged picture that one cannot easily forget. Her music was superbly rendered. Mr. Wolff filled the role of Fernando. Mr. Wooley made his reappearance in Rinz...