Word: scenes
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...opening scene the Maharajah, consulting with his Ministers, finds his court without army or money, and so on advice of his Vizier and at the instigation of the court astrologer, he determines to send his ministers to the land of Matchoo to secure the wonderful Cat,--Offering as reward to the successful thief, the hand of his daughter, the beautiful Princess. Unfortunately the son of the Rao, who being in love with the Princess has come to the court in disguise, hears of this scheme and meeting with two Boston fakirs, Bill and Harry, obtains their services to assist...
...Opening scene before the Palace of the Maharajah. Opening chorus, "We're the jolly genial subject of a jovial Rajah." Entrance of Vizier and Maharajah (S. Waller '03, W. C. Clark '03). Reception of Ministers. Song by Minister of War (J. S. Seabury '04). "I am an Epicure." Plot to steal cat followed by Princess' entry--solo and chorus "In lonely hours of the dreamy night." Meeting of Prince and Princess. Betrothal. Closing chorus--Maharajah. Ministers. Subjects--"We're off to the lands of Matchoo...
...Scene in Garden near Maharajah's Palace, with Princess and maids. Song, "Moonlight." Ballet of Princess' maids. Topical song. Prince and Boston fakirs. "Big Walz," principals and chorus, "Tell us just why we are sighing." "Yellow parrot song," by Prince. Grand finale, entire cast...
...scene of the play is laid in India, and much attention is being paid to unique costumes and elaborate scenic effects. The play will be produced under the stage direction of Mr. James Gilbert, who has been identified with the Hasty Pudding Theatricals for the past ten years...
...scene of "Le Menteur" is the Tuileries in Paris; the time, the seventeenth century. The action of the play centers about the character of Dorante, a young man who has recently returned to Paris from school in Poitiers. Geronte, father of Dorante, is anxious to have his son marry Clarice. The young lady is not unwilling, but would like to see her suitor before deciding. She is loved by Alcippe, but their marriage being constantly delayed by his father, who finds no time to come to the ceremony, she is willing to accept another suitor. Isabelle proposes...