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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...Johnston Forbes-Robertson will make his final appearance on the American stage--and not improbably on any stage--in Sanders Theatre on the evening of April 24, when he will act "Hamlet" at the invitation of the English Department. Forbes-Robertson is easily the most notable figure on the stage of today and his "Hamlet" is considered one of the most even interpretations of character ever presented. He gave two performances of "Hamlet" here 14 years ago and because of his pleasant experiences at that time and the extraordinarily fitting conditions under which the performance was given, he has expressed...
Besides his work in interpreting the Greek drama Mr. Barker has been very active in the staging of modern plays. In George Bernard Show he has found a kindred spirt it, both agreeing on freedom from conventionality and established dramatic from in the production of the present-day play. The staging of "Androgens and the Lion," which recently completed its engagement in Boston, is an example of Mr. Barker's conception of modern stage craft...
Henry Dornton is an English actor and stage director of many years' experience, coming from an old theatrical family that dates as far back as 1721. His mother was Louisa Robertson, sister of T. H. Robertson, author of the famous "Caste Comedies," sister too of Madge Robertson (Mrs. Kendal). His father was Charles Dornton for many years lessee of the historic Theatre Royal, Birmingham, England...
...here Mr. Dornton has been with the Charles Frohman firm for four seasons, two seasons with Henry Miller, three seasons with the Shuberts, two seasons with the late Mrs. Le Moyne as well as many times with other engagements in which he has played many parts and acted as stage director. The most effective part Mr. Dornton has played in America was "the Bishop" in Charles Ram Kennedy's "The Servant in the House," on one of the Henry Miller tours...
...George Baklanoff the Boston Opera Company has a dramatic tenor of the first order. His rendering of Escamillo was certainly all that could be desired, and his personality is such that when he steps upon the stage the audience feels the presence of a great artist...