Otto Kahn urges decentralizing Broadway theater influence
In Pittsburgh discussions, Otto Kahn argues for regional theater growth through state networks, local talent development, and university-led leadership. He promotes small theaters as cultural centers and warns against overreliance on New York managers, while stressing artistic vitality over mere spectacle.
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Jazz Joy Theme Promoted By Don Bartel Orchestra
Don Bartel and his cosmopolitan orchestra continue at Land Of Dance for another week from Monday night with new specialties and added attractions. Bartel argues jazz and classics both require skilled musicians and produce mood effects from joy to melancholy, defending jazz’s place in dance music.
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Don Bartel
Land of Dance
New Market
Bartel
Theatre Outlook Urges Patron Support for Local Stages
The piece argues amateur theater cannot replace seasoned actors and urges patrons to unite to improve local theater conditions. It notes Otis Skinner returns to roadwork with Captain Fury, written by his daughter Cornelia, set in the Caribbean, and produced by Russell Janney.
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Cornelia
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Captain Fury
Misa Skinner
Weat Indies
I Russell Janney
Sancho Panza
James Reynolds
Notable cast announced for Knickerbocker stage production
A Knickerbocker theater presentation features the original Philadelphia Plymouth Plymouth cast with names such as P. Reggie Ben Field Brian O Neil Martin Harold Thomas James Dale Ian Hunter Romaine Callendar Arthur Lewis William Seymour Jefferson De Anells Anthony Kemble Cooper May Collins Julia Hoyt and Henrietta Crosman. Mary Howe now plays Maria replacing Luctle Nicholas who has retired. Moscow reports a robust theater scene with the Moscow Art Theater considering a New York return and plans for upcoming productions including Bar G Mystery and serial star turns by Dorothy Phillipe and Wy Donald.
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P. Reggie
Ben Field
Brian O'Neil Martin
Harold Thomas
James Dale
Ian Hunter
Romaine Callendar
Arthur Lewis
William Seymour
Jefferson de Anells
Anthony Kemble-Cooper
May Collins
Julia Hoyt
Henrietta Crosman
Luctle Nicholas
Stuart Walker
Maria
Mary Howe
Moscow
New York
Moscow Art Theater Company
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