Proteus criticized for favoring stars over merit in Covent Garden
The writer denounces Proteus for rewarding favored actors while starving capable performers, accusing him of ingratitude to the public and proposing hope that Covent Garden's new proprietors will reward merit and entertain the audience fairly. The letter ends with well wishes to Mr. Monitor and the author’s own humility.
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Proteus
Covent Garden
Monitor
Tearing Down Tyranny Of Stage Managers In The Monitor
A letter to the Monitor denounces tyrannical managers harming authors and performers. The writer cites Mr G as antagonistic to fledgling talent, recounts Murphy challenging him over Orphan of China, and notes eventual concessions by G regarding Marplot and Zamti passages amid debates on theatrical interference.
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Murphy
China
Woodward
Marpht
Zamti
Mr. G
Marplot