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Keith-Albee manager reports, September 2, 1902 - September 3, 1903

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COOK OPERA HOUSE, ROCHESTER, N. Y.  WEEK DEC. 15, 
ACT   TIME, min.   SET
LOOP THE LOOP   11   full stage
Lottie Brandon, managed by Tom Eck. They open the act [illegible] Miss Brandon riding a fast half mile on a home trainer, and from that she goes into the loop, which is a spectacular and showy apparatus, and the contrivance is well enough worked to be fairly dec[eiving?] there being just enough doubting Thomases to cause talk and controversy, hence increases business. Possibly is as good a drawing card as wel have ever played.
KLEIN, OTT BROS, & NICKERSON   18   full stage--close in one
Four men in a straight musical act. They work smartly and present a good appearance, and their music is much above the average. Goes well here and call it a good act.
WORMWOOD'S DOGS & MONKS   28   full stage--close in one.
Big, impressive looking act, but handicapped by slovenliness in performing some of the tricks, and bad feeling between animals and trainer. This man should be warned in each house before opening not to thrash or abuse his animals, as is his habit. The work of a New Foundland that apparently works arithmetical problems and picks out national flags, with the cues so cleverly concealed that they are not apparent to the audience, pleased them. Reckless comedy of the monks also helped this act go well. Must be called a good offering.
EVA MUDGE   16   full stage
Pretty young girl, who sings fairly well, but gets a great deal out of every song. However, her complete changes, six in number, are made more quickly and better than anyone we have played. Special scenery is carried. Miss Mudge has been forced to make a speech at the end of her act at every performance so far this week. Possibly the best act for the money we have ever played.
FIELDS & WOOLEY   16   all in one
German talking comedians, singers and dancers. This act went surprisingly well with our audience, and more than pleased; so much so that it must be rated as a fairly good act for here. 
WOOD & RAY   17   full stage, closing in one
Man and woman. This is their second appearance here, and it is really surprising how much the act has developed in the past year. After opening the show Monday, we changed them to fourth on the bill. The man has developed into a fairly good comedian. Act is called "A Bunch of Nonsense, and that about expresses it, as there is a little singing, a little crazy cross-fire talk, some travesty and 
a recitation by the man entirely made up of play titles.
CHARLES ERNEST   can do 20   all in one
This act was a sad disappointment. At $60. it could not be considered good.
DEAVE'S MARIONETTES   15   full stage
Very complete little act. Carries little theater. and orchestra.

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COOK OPERA HOUSE, ROCHESTER, N. Y. WEEK DEC. 15, ACT TIME, min. SET LOOP THE LOOP 11 full stage Lottie Brandon, managed by Tom Eck. They open the act [illegible] Miss Brandon riding a fast half mile on a home trainer, and from that she goes into the loop, which is a spectacular and showy apparatus, and the contrivance is well enough worked to be fairly dec[eiving?] there being just enough doubting Thomases to cause talk and controversy, hence increases business. Possibly is as good a drawing card as wel have ever played. KLEIN, OTT BROS, & NICKERSON 18 full stage--close in one Four men in a straight musical act. They work smartly and present a good appearance, and their music is much above the average. Goes well here and call it a good act. WORMWOOD'S DOGS & MONKS 28 full stage--close in one. Big, impressive looking act, but handicapped by slovenliness in performing some of the tricks, and bad feeling between animals and trainer. This man should be warned in each house before opening not to thrash or abuse his animals, as is his habit. The work of a New Foundland that apparently works arithmetical problems and picks out national flags, with the cues so cleverly concealed that they are not apparent to the audience, pleased them. Reckless comedy of the monks also helped this act go well. Must be called a good offering. EVA MUDGE 16 full stage Pretty young girl, who sings fairly well, but gets a great deal out of every song. However, her complete changes, six in number, are made more quickly and better than anyone we have played. Special scenery is carried. Miss Mudge has been forced to make a speech at the end of her act at every performance so far this week. Possibly the best act for the money we have ever played. FIELDS & WOOLEY 16 all in one German talking comedians, singers and dancers. This act went surprisingly well with our audience, and more than pleased; so much so that it must be rated as a fairly good act for here. WOOD & RAY 17 full stage, closing in one Man and woman. This is their second appearance here, and it is really surprising how much the act has developed in the past year. After opening the show Monday, we changed them to fourth on the bill. The man has developed into a fairly good comedian. Act is called "A Bunch of Nonsense, and that about expresses it, as there is a little singing, a little crazy cross-fire talk, some travesty and a recitation by the man entirely made up of play titles. CHARLES ERNEST can do 20 all in one This act was a sad disappointment. At $60. it could not be considered good. DEAVE'S MARIONETTES 15 full stage Very complete little act. Carries little theater. and orchestra.