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Show AMUSEMENTS X IN SALT LAKE THEATERS. ? Shakespearean Drama. ! SALT LAKE THEATER "Othello," J with Robert Mantell. .Evening, 4-f 4-f 8.00. 4 ; ' I J Drama. A' BUNGALOW THEATER "When . Knighthood Was in Flower." h Evening, S:15. i Musical Extravaganza. COLONIAL THEATER "The Land 1-of 1-of Nod." Evening, 8:15. ! . x4 Melodrama. GRAND THEATER "The Girl .En- r glnecr" Vaudevlllo between acts. -I-4 Evening, S:15. 4- Vaudeville. - 4 ORPHEUM THEATER Advanced 4-4- vaudeville. Matinoo, 2:15. Even- 4-2- ing, 8:15, 4- 4- MISSION THEATER Imperial vau- 4. devllle. Matinee, 2;30. Evening, 4-4- 7:30 and t):15. 4 If thoro wore nothing else In the presentation pres-entation of tho classic drama which Is now being produced at tho Salt Lake Theater by Robert Bruce Mantell and his splendid company than tho mere stage lnvesturo, this of Itself would be well, worth seeing, but when, In addition, there Is tho magnificent portrayal of the characters In the plays of Shakespeare, pcoplo who lovo and admire all that Is beautiful ln the drama cannot afford to stay away. Never In the history of tho drama ln Salt Lake City has thoro been such care taken In tho production of a play ns has been neon during the Mantell ongagc-incnL ongagc-incnL As a great Shakespearean scholar In commenting upon Mr Mantell said: "Viowing one of Shakespeare's plays as presented by Mr. Mantell Is llko living in tho dnvs when tho peoplo portrayed lived; like watching them through a window." win-dow." And this Is tho comment made by hundreds of others. Every detail Is carefully care-fully looked after; the Idea In view to have everything as near historically correct cor-rect as possible. Take tho production of "King Lear." on Thursday night. In addition ad-dition to having the settings correct, eight calcium lights are used in the storm Bcene. Of cour30. the big audl-once audl-once which was present did not soo these lights, but they wero ln use just the same. An Idea of tho magnitude upon which the plays arc given Is learned froni the fact that It requires no fewer than five extra large baggago cars to transport trans-port the scenery, costumes and other equipment necessary for all the plays given by Mr. Mantell. Three great electric elec-tric lights and twenty-seven calcium lights are Included In the paraphernalia. Anothor thing. Mr. Mantell carries his own stage hands, as also the tableaux curtains. This is a help not only to tho company, but also to tho audience, and prevents the long waits between the acts which Invariably spoil the thread of the story of the play and makes an audience audi-ence restless. While the company Is taking tak-ing their calls there Is not a Bccond wasted wast-ed for the stage crow Is at work shirting shirt-ing the scenery for the next scene. In a play llko "King Loar" or "Hamlet" or "Richard III.," which aro long plays, tho quick shifting of the scenes Is absolutely absolute-ly necessary or the plays would be loo long drawn out. In a talk regarding the way In which ho Interpreted or plays Shakespearo, Mr. Mantell said: "Why should not Shakespeare be played humanely? He knew human nature na-ture better than any one has known It since- He had the clearest insight Into the entire range of human emotions, II s judgments on men and women, on their pleasures and passions, stand today as they did ln his time. Wo try to por-trav por-trav his characters naturally. "I want no tragedians, with their blus-torlngs blus-torlngs and rnntfngs. in my company. I do not permit IL Men and womon in Shakcspearo's day wore no different than they aro now. All I ask of my people is that they be natural and speak distinctly, so tho slightest word can be heard hi the hack row. I have a little place in the Atlantic Highlands, and there every summer I gather those I believe to be the most capable for the roles. I havo the old coach house cleaneu out, and there we hold tho rehearsals, where there are no distractions. It Is far hotter than rehearsing In a theater where during tho summer months the carpenters are always busy, and It Is possible to overlook so many little tb.tn.gs needed to make tho cnsemblo perfect. "Shakespeare Is not hard to understand. under-stand. I have had pcoplo say, 'Shakespeare 'Shakes-peare Is too deep for me," and I have defied them to show mo a lino ho ever wrote that was not, easy of understanding. understand-ing. I have no patience with those who seek to read between tho lines or arc always searching for mystical passages requiring keys to unlock their secrets." Asked what play In his repertoire outside out-side of Shakespeare found most favor fa-vor with the public, he said he thought It was "Louis XI." "I have been advised not to play it again." he said, "but It seems hard to take from the pcoplo that which they seem to enjoy. I have been criticised on tho ground that my Louis XI is not historically correct. The criticism criti-cism Is woll taken. It Is not. If I were to portray Louis as his story shows him to be. a scrofulous, scurvy, hideous wretch, the people would turn away ln disgust, and tho theater would need fumigating. Another thing. I am not playing Louis XI as history portrays him, but as Delavlgne paints him, Just as on Saturday night I shall play Richard III according to the version of Colley Clbbcr." ' Thursday evening "King Lear" was tho play presented. King Lear has long been both the ambition and the despair de-spair of the great Interpreters of Shakespeare. Shakes-peare. To portray the gradual decline and breaking of a kingly mind without overdoing tho strong scenes affords a task that probably, next to Hamlet. Is the most difficult presented ln any of the multitude .of characters which the master mas-ter of the drama has created. Ingratitude; Ingrati-tude; unreasoning egotism nnd unselfish devotion tell the whole story around which the genius of Shakespearo has woven a multitude of Incidents that are so closely connected that none but a student of the play can follow closely. Of Mr. Mantell's Lear, It Is first of all to be said that ho invests the character with a dignity and strength too often lacking. The role is one that Is easily exaggerated, one In which tho line between be-tween pathos and bathos Is ofttlmes lost sight of. It can be truthfully said that during tho three hours of the drama he lived the part of the weak old king, feeble in body and mind, dominated during dur-ing his sano moments by the Ideas of the senso of his own Importance, resentment resent-ment against his two ungrateful children, and love for the Cordelia he had spurned. Mr. Mantell's genius Is demonstrated demon-strated ln the man nor In which he brings out the finer shndes of meaning in lines whero a single Inflection speaks volumes, as for Instance, "I must bo patient, "You see me hero," "I shall go mad, "Her voice was over soft, gentle and low." His support In genoral was of high order nnd eminently satisfactory, hut It is only fair to make special mention men-tion of the work of Marie Booth Russell Rus-sell as Goncrll, Agnes Elliott Scott as Regan, and Virginia Bronson as Cordelia. Cor-delia. Guy LIndsley as the fool received re-ceived much applause, demonstrating demonstrat-ing a versatility that provos him nn actor of unusual talent. There woro numerous curtain calls after every acL and tho great audience that packed tho theater departed subdued by tho sadness sad-ness of tho final scene, but with rcvor-enco rcvor-enco for tho genius of the man that could so depict a groat warped soul. This ovonlng Mr. Mantell will present "Othello." He will portray the noble Moor; Miss Russell. Desdcmona; Mr. LIcber. Iago, and Miss Scott as Amllla. Tho ijtago version used will be tiio one used by Edwin Booth, with the same omissions, elisions and cuts, nono of which Is Important with regard to the progress of the action of tho climax. The characters of a clown ln Dcsde-mona's Dcsde-mona's service and of Blanco, Casslo's mistress, aro left out; tho clown Is not of the story, and Bianca's Important part therein Is made clear ln tho contoxt. The seat sale Indicates the largest audience audi-ence thus far during tho engagement, all wanting to soo the last of the four great tragedies written when Shakespearo Shakes-pearo was at his host. Six star acts, tho plcturcgraph and the Mission orchestra comprise the bill at "Tho Theater Different" this week. Arthur Dcane and company present an artistic singing act. The setting Is that of an artist's studio. Mr. Deano was apparently ap-parently laboring under tho discomfiture of a severe cold, but this did not mar the quality of his excellent baritone voice. Gcorgo F. Paine sings bass, William Wil-liam Arnold tenor, Miss Charlotte Bert alto, Miss Flo Fitzgerald second soprano so-prano and Miss Bernlcc Bartlott soprano. Each member of the company possesses an excellent voice, and In the aggregate they render several selections in a most harmonious and pleasing manner. Delmoro & Leo, aerial performers, appear ap-pear In a unique, sensational act that caused the audience to catch Us breath repeatedly. Both performers are perfect per-fect specimens of manhood and some of tho difficult feats performed border on tho miraculous. Gcorgo H. Wood, burnt-cork knight of witticism, proves a verltablo package of fun. His monologuo and jokes arc new and are reeled off In a decidedly original and mirth-provoking manner. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. O'Brien appear In a little talk fest, entitled "Doings of tho Hour," in which thoir repartee and social satire ln song and conversation Is classy, and look well with their auditors. The Brothers Damm aro exceptionally clever acrobats. Tho" strength displayed ln their difficult feats Is marvelous. Harry Gordan, In Ills Impersonations of some of the leading buck and wing dances, made a hit with his clever manipulation ma-nipulation of the clogs. Tho show continues con-tinues through the week, with the usual dally matinees. "When Knighthood Was In Flower," at tho Bungalow theater, has scored a notable nota-ble success and Is highly pleasing to all lovers of good, clean drama. Miss Maude Leone in tho title role., that of Mary Tudor, has a role that Is different dif-ferent from anything she has done ln this city. To say that she was good would be putting It very mildly, and tho only way you can Judge Is by spending a night this weok"at the cozy playhouse and Judge for yourself. Miss Leono receives very good support by the other membors of the company. The play will run this week, with a matinee Saturday. Samuel E. Rork's musical extravaganza, "The Land of Nod," Is proving a big drawing card at tho Colonial theater this 'week. Tho performance Is bright and tuneful, and the scenic and electrical effects ef-fects aro massive and beautiful. Tho comedians, Nell McNeil as April Fool, E. D. Coe as Welsh Rarebit and George Fox as Man In the Moon furnish no small amount of fun, their comedy being responsible In no little degree for the success suc-cess of the attraction. A feature of "The Land of Nod," calling for especial praise, is the largo and handsomely-costumed chorus. "Clear your stage," Is the order sent out ahead of George Barr McCutcheon's "Beverly of Grnustark." which Is to he seen hero next week The company carries car-ries every article of furniture, property and a complete scenic production not an article of any naturo being supplied by the Iheater. There are four acts, each requiring a special setting, and two wagon-loads of furniture and crates. With the Sunday matineo, tho Road Show will occupy the Orpheum boards. The Road Show Is the big vaudcvll 0 ovent of the year, and It Is said this year's programme la better than any or the past. The bill now runnlne at the Orpheum 13 attracting large audiences. February 9 will be a red letter day In the history of amusements and entertainments enter-tainments In this city, as tho Press club will on that date present Its great vaudeville vaude-ville show at tho ihoalor. In the pnBt tho club htm presented some very clever and entertaining performances. But those who are familiar with those affairs are saying that this year a former efforts will bo eclipsed. Many different difficulties difficul-ties have confronted tho show managers, but everything has finally worked out satisfactorily to all concerned, and the complete show as originally planned, including in-cluding the now-famous Joffr es-Johnson prize-fight picture. Tho headline net Is "The Terrible Frost," a polar opera by J J. McCIcllan and A. G. Mackenzie. This opera will bo elaborately staged, while tho cast Includes tho cream of bait Lako's talent, who are working out under un-der the careful direction of John D. Sponcer, Utah's well-known dramatic director. di-rector. Olhcr acts aro feats ln physical culture by Dr. Ned H. Howett and John F Tobln; Eddie Penrose will glvo a Scotch monologuo and singing act that is a scream: E. John Evans will offer a UghtnlnJ drawing sketch; Will Slbly will make his first appearance as a barid-mnster barid-mnster and will lead the Royal Italian band ln classical celccLIons. Many reservations reser-vations have already been made 101 boxes and stalls by Salt Lake's leading socletv people for the show. Among Kc who ' reserved boxes Thursday were Samuel Newhouse and Mayor Bransford. Goorgo D. Pyper. manager of the the.itor. reports that many Inquiries are being received re-ceived dally regarding the advance sale, and the lndfcatlons are that It -will bo very heavy this year. |