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was obvious that his instrument was out of tune and not at all in shape for a concert performance. It was learned later that this apparent neglect was due to a misunderstanding entirely outside the management of either concert manager or hotel and a word should be given here to explain that any shortcomings were decidedly not Mr. Bristol's fault. He is a most admirable accompanist. H. F. |“THE BOHEMIAN GIRL.”Presenting the Estelle Wentworth Opera Co. in “The Bohemian Girl, at ! the City Club last night. Jack Mullane and Miss Wentworth deserve much credit for a praiseworthy effort. Although there may have been slight dramatic ability on the part of some members of the cast, as a company the group gave evidence of considerabletalent. IThe bounds of a limited stage and unwieldy properties were matters of small importance when contrasted with the unlimited enthusiasm and honest effort on the part of the players. The costuming generally was unusually artistic for an organization of this size.Ira Meyer as Count Arnheim. Jesse Veitch as Thaddeus. Mildred Shermanrttin the role of Queen of the Gypsies | 1 and lovely Jeanne Beverley as Arline. , daughter of the count, were especially * noteworthy players. ' IMiss Beverley possesses a voice of marked quality and of wide range, which she handles well. Although in the role of Arline Miss Beverley did not have the opportunities for dramatic display that came to the capable talents ; J; of Miss Sherman as the queen, she: ‘ showed histrionic talent used with adequate restraint. Miss Sherman brought intelligence and artistry to her part and in her duet with Roland Speer, as Dev-ilshoof in the first part of the second act, rhe gave proof of her ability as a singer and as an actress.Four dancers who came in for a large share of the applause from an audience that filled the ballroom of the club were Peggy Little. Tacie Luckett, Bernice Stevens and Claire Edson. Ivy Stevens, a specialty dancer, was seen briefly in intricate turns. A small but excellently trained chorus had a prominent share in the success of the per-fcrins hopMiss Wentworth was the stage producer and musical director and sh? accompanied at the piano for the entire performance.
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Evening Star
Washington, Washington-DC, US
Thu, Dec 06, 1928
Page 3
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