Show I I GOOD ADVICE TO I I YOUNG PLAYWRIGHTS I I I Augustus Thomas has come In for much friendly regarding the theory set forth In his new play The Harvest Moon to the effect that a dramatic work Intended for tor the theatre appeals more to th eye than to the ear car The New York Sunday TImes de devoted devoted voted a page to a dI of the question and presented the views f fOtis fOtis Otis SkInner Kyrle Bellew George Nash Professor Brander Matthews and others Mr 11 Thomas speaking ot of this contro controversy controVersy versy which he has been the means of setting In motion says From the academic poInt of view It Is not very Important to d decide clde whether er we go to the theatre primarIly to see seeor seeor or to hear As a matter of tact fact we do both But for our young dramatic authors It is a matter of the utmost Importance to remember that their plays are to be seen This Is what too many of us in writing for the stage The spectacle the possibilities of scenic ment to the story should always be borne bome in mind It is a great element of success There have been heen plays that have eded without other merit |