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Keith-Albee managers' report book, February 27-December 11, 1911
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REPORT ON COLUMBUS SHOW WEEK MAY EIGHT-- 1911. W. W. PROSSER. STICKNEY'S CIRCUS: This is a very pretty act, consisting of man, woman, pony and dog. The stunts of the animals are well performed and while the act is not remarkable, it is pleasing throughout and made a good impression. Finish strong. 9 minute garden in 5. THE WORTHLEYS: Young man and woman in a skit "On The Beach". Novelty, singing, talking and dancing act. Fared pretty well, throughout. Finish moderately strong. 11 minute special in 2. GARDNER & STODDARD: A well known team presenting "Vaudeville's Frivolities". They did the entire act in one and made a thorough success of it. Scored well throughout and finish O. K. 20 minutes olio in 1. THE NAIAD: This is an original operetta, written by two local boys, Raymond Zirkel and Clarence Metcalf. There are two characters, the Naiad, portrayed by Edna Fox, a local singer and Sir Launcelot, portrayed by Thomas Murray, also, a home product. The place is Egypt. There are two scenes, "Moonlight On The Desert" and "Interior of Waterpool", Home of the Naiad. The story is to the effect that "The Naiad", a nymph, is bound to keep an eternal vigil over a pool in a desert until freed by a true love. Sir Launcelot, lost on the sands, is guided by the voice of the Naiad and lured into the pool. The second scene shows the bottom of the pool, where, the Naiad, after preparing to receive her lover and finding him drowned, throws herself across the dead body. Musically, this act is very much above the ordinary, being in fact, a first class composition throughout. There is a good opportunity for both singers of which, the most was made. The act held the attention of the house from beginning to end.and was given a strong close, several bows being taken. The only defect is that there is no great amount of action, notwithstanding, which the act seemed to thoroughly interest. I think it can be condensed some to advantage which will be done during the week. Being in its entirety, a local production, it will be a little difficult to get a real line on the act and I would like to see it given a chance elsewhere. 20 minute, two specials in 5. FARLAND: "The Banjo Wizard". this man is a wonderful player but is handicapped through giving a concert style of performing, rather than a vaudeville method. He can deliver his material but lacks the knack of doing so in a showman's way. He held the audience fairly well but didn't score much of a finish. He will change his repertoir for the next performance. 14 minute olio in 1. HUGH HERBERT & CO: In "The Son Of Solomon". This is a one act comedy drama, presented by two men and one woman. There is a very good story told, which seemed to maintain the interest throughout. Really an excellent act. The finish was strong. 36 minute special in 5. QUIGLEY BROTHERS: An Irish, singing, dancing and talking team. Went a little slow at first but picked up as they progressed and scored a good finish. 14 minute street in one. THE STUBBLEFIELD TRIO: Novelty trapeze act. Two women and one man. Comedy opening went well. The straight trapeze work during the latter part of the number made a favorable impression and gained a strong finish. 12 minute terrace in 5. MOVING PICTURES: O. K.
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REPORT ON COLUMBUS SHOW WEEK MAY EIGHT-- 1911. W. W. PROSSER. STICKNEY'S CIRCUS: This is a very pretty act, consisting of man, woman, pony and dog. The stunts of the animals are well performed and while the act is not remarkable, it is pleasing throughout and made a good impression. Finish strong. 9 minute garden in 5. THE WORTHLEYS: Young man and woman in a skit "On The Beach". Novelty, singing, talking and dancing act. Fared pretty well, throughout. Finish moderately strong. 11 minute special in 2. GARDNER & STODDARD: A well known team presenting "Vaudeville's Frivolities". They did the entire act in one and made a thorough success of it. Scored well throughout and finish O. K. 20 minutes olio in 1. THE NAIAD: This is an original operetta, written by two local boys, Raymond Zirkel and Clarence Metcalf. There are two characters, the Naiad, portrayed by Edna Fox, a local singer and Sir Launcelot, portrayed by Thomas Murray, also, a home product. The place is Egypt. There are two scenes, "Moonlight On The Desert" and "Interior of Waterpool", Home of the Naiad. The story is to the effect that "The Naiad", a nymph, is bound to keep an eternal vigil over a pool in a desert until freed by a true love. Sir Launcelot, lost on the sands, is guided by the voice of the Naiad and lured into the pool. The second scene shows the bottom of the pool, where, the Naiad, after preparing to receive her lover and finding him drowned, throws herself across the dead body. Musically, this act is very much above the ordinary, being in fact, a first class composition throughout. There is a good opportunity for both singers of which, the most was made. The act held the attention of the house from beginning to end.and was given a strong close, several bows being taken. The only defect is that there is no great amount of action, notwithstanding, which the act seemed to thoroughly interest. I think it can be condensed some to advantage which will be done during the week. Being in its entirety, a local production, it will be a little difficult to get a real line on the act and I would like to see it given a chance elsewhere. 20 minute, two specials in 5. FARLAND: "The Banjo Wizard". this man is a wonderful player but is handicapped through giving a concert style of performing, rather than a vaudeville method. He can deliver his material but lacks the knack of doing so in a showman's way. He held the audience fairly well but didn't score much of a finish. He will change his repertoir for the next performance. 14 minute olio in 1. HUGH HERBERT & CO: In "The Son Of Solomon". This is a one act comedy drama, presented by two men and one woman. There is a very good story told, which seemed to maintain the interest throughout. Really an excellent act. The finish was strong. 36 minute special in 5. QUIGLEY BROTHERS: An Irish, singing, dancing and talking team. Went a little slow at first but picked up as they progressed and scored a good finish. 14 minute street in one. THE STUBBLEFIELD TRIO: Novelty trapeze act. Two women and one man. Comedy opening went well. The straight trapeze work during the latter part of the number made a favorable impression and gained a strong finish. 12 minute terrace in 5. MOVING PICTURES: O. K.
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