Word: staging
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...George Riddle, '74, the well-known elocutionist, has gone upon the stage again, and is playing this week at the Hollis Street Theatre in the "Earl," a tragedy in blank verse by Mr. Edgar Fawcett, the New York poet and novelist...
Very few Harvard graduates have chosen the stage as a profession. Therefore, we all watch with much interest the fortunes of Mr. George Riddle. In the character of Oedipus, he found a part which suited most admirably his talents and his previous training, and all who saw the wonderful representation of the Greek tragedy in Sanders Theatre will never forget the marvellous impersonation of the young elocutionist. Mr. Riddle has since met with much success as a reader. Many of his Harvard friends will be present at the "first night," next Monday evening, and we trust that the "Earl" will...
...memorable performance of "Oedipus Tyrannus" which was given here in '81, will follow Sarah Bernhardt at the Hollis Street Theatre on Monday, April 11th, appearing for the first time in the "Earl," a play written expressly for him by Edgar Fawcett. Mr. Riddle's return to the stage excites much interest here, where his exceptional ability and admirable social qualities are warmly remembered. During the three years preceding the Greek play Mr. Riddle was instructor in elocution in the college and created a new and decided interest in the subject. He has already won an esteemed place as an actor...
...ends with a chorus written by Mr. Pepper. The play is picturesque thoughout, and the music taking - so are the girls. Weaver's dancing and acting were especially good and Painter's voice was sympathetic. The heroines filled their somewhat difficult parts successfully, and the chorus in voice and stage business were excellently drilled, a rare thing in amateur theatricals. Morgan, Clark and Prescott deserve notice. Theatrical committee - G. B Painter, J. G. King, T, Woodbury; prompter, W. S. Ellis; property manager, J. P. Morgan...
...THEATRICALS. - All who are to take part in the performance this evening must be at Union Hall promptly at 6.30. Entrance by stage door on Boylston square...