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T11E ATLANTA GEORGIAN. SATURDAY, SEPT EMBER 1, 1900. P WHAT THE THEATRICAL SEASON OF 1906-07 WILL BRING FORTH By GEORGE HENRY PAYNE. New York, Saturday, September 1. O NE by one they have folded their tents, group by group' they are gathering at the ferry houses and railway stations, and over the strip of Broadway that Is called t(ie Rialto—that White IJght thoroughfare that for a month they have made populous—there settles an unwonted calm. Twelve thousand strong, these hopeful representatives of the histrionic art are prepared to fall upon the country West, South and North. All during the hot month of August they have worked unceasingly, learning new steps, Inventing new tricks, studying new and old roles, and today, the official opening, one might say, of the theatrical season of 1906-07, they go forward prepared to reap their re ward. Be gentle with them, therefore, all ye who live on the highways and by ways of the theatrical country; give them at least anniause for their poor but honest efforts, even if you give them not that which they appreciate even more. Ye critics, who mark the passage from East to West, from North to South, try to be generous and under standing of all the preparation and inspiration that lies back of Violet Sassafras when she says, “My lord, the carriage waits,” and pass not slightingly over the way Clarence Grifklns declaims “The man who would lay his hand on a woman ex cept In the way of kindness,” etc. Only an approximation can bo mado of the number of theatrical ven tures that are sturting out in this month of September with the hope of fur nishing amusement to the 80.000,000 of the country. Those on record form a comparatively small percentage of those that go unrecorded, playing one night stands year in and year out. New York with its sixty-five theaters in two boVoughs—Manhattan and the Bronx—represents but a very little portion of what Is going on In the theatrical world, although It assumes an importance that theatrical people of the country, rather than the theater goers of the country, are inclined to indorse. “One reason why New York is a great theatrical town,” said a Southern vistor recently, "Is due to the fact that there is nothing to do in New York but go to the theater or go craz'*’’ and only 10 per cent of the population go to the theater. Theatrical managers throughout the country watching New York take more stock in the verdicts that are passed here on theatrical productions than do the people to whose tastes they cater. That fetish—a long run in New York city—1h lessening In potentiality for people throughout the coun- ' try ahd New York is beginning to be blamed for the concoctions of man agerial enterprise that the rest of the country has no taste for. Producers of plays who have asked for a New York verdict and got It —not exactly in the terms that they wanted—point with some gratification to the fact that many a good play that the New Yorker turns away from can go Into other cities where there Is less pretense at theatrical expertness and more genuine culture and be well received. But If the Judgments of New York on shows are wrong in many in stances; if it laughs at and encourages what the rest of the country may find vulgar and cheap; and If It condemns and sniffs at what other cities find serious and interesting, rather should It be pitied than condemned, for with the nervous tension incident to some sixty-five theaters spawning theatrical efforts weekly, there Is bound to arise more or less intellectual and critical astigmatism. And however badly It may do it, standing at the Theatrical Gate of the nation, with a club In one hand and a hatchet in the other to protect the' country, it at least Is ever vigilant, and If all ye who condemn us for our bad taste and worse manners find that our work Is not well done; If ye are angry and abusive over what Is approved and passed on, ye should also think in Christian spirit how much we save you by the things that are not passtyl on. NE of the most successful plays the country has known in probably ten years is “The Lion and tho Mouse,” which has had the extraordinary' good fortune of being able to play In the hottest kind of^weath- , er all summer In New York. Three companies are now , appearing in this play, and a fourth will shortly be sent out, so that nobody can escape it. Its wonderful popular ity has been tracedto many causes, but the fact that It dramatizes crudely but forecfuily tho struggle botween capital and labor Is perhaps its chief claim to attention. Mr. Charles Klein, the author, ia himself authority for the statement that his royalties come to very near $3,000 a week. Mr. Klein has completed another play, called “Tho Daughters of Men,” which will be produced by Henry H. Harris, the manager of “The Lion and the Mouse.” The same manager will also of fer a new star, Rose Stahl, who has made some success in vaude ville, in a play by a now author, James Forbes, hitherto a writer of short stories and one act~plays. It is called “The Chorus Lady.” “The Social Whirl,” a typical Casino, show, after running all summer in New York, will go on tour. It Is a catch-as-catch-can sort of entertainment that catches a great muny people. Other companies on tour will be: Guy Standing in a new play en titled ”A Society Policeman.” “A Midsummer’s Eve,” by Eve- 4yn Greenleaf Sutherland and B. M. DIx. "A Woman's Way,” a drama by Edward Peple, author of “The Prince Chap.” i "The Blue Moon.” the English musical extravaganza one year at the Apollo theater, London. James T. Powers, star. "Lady Madcap,” one of George Edwardes’ most successful English mu sical comedies. “Lew” Fields’ all star musical comedy company at the Herald Square theater In a new play. Cast Includes Edna Wallace Hopper, Eitta. Proctor Otis, Louise Allen Collier, Louise Dresser, Coralle Blythe, Edna Luby, Ce celia Brown. George Grossmith, Joseph Herbert, Jr.; George Beban, Harry Fisher and Lew Fields. De Wolf Hopper, In “Happyiand," with Margueritq Clark. Eddie Foy In “The Earl and the Girl.” “Veronlque,” with Louise Gunning and Louis Harrison. Peter F. Dailey in "The Press Agent.” “Fantana.” Camille D’ArvlUe In a new comic opera. “The Snow Man,” a new musical comedy. Charles J. Ross and Mabel Fenton In “The Jolly Host.” From the office of Chnrles B. Dillingham there will emanate nine companies, all of which are beaded by more or less well known star*. Probably the most im portant of these from the point of view of public Interest will be the niyicarance of Mrs. Leslie Carter, whose sensational break with hor former manager. David Be- lnsco, has mused so much talk. Hhc will appear In a piny the name of which baa * “ * Victor Herbert’s tuneful and high clnss not yet been announced. Frit si Scheff, In Lady” and “The Intense Irene;” Robert Mantell In Shakesperidn repertory and Gilbert’s “Rosencranz and Gullderstern,” and Othelo with Mr. H. B. Irving, who also appears under Nixon & Zimmerman’s management In Philips’ “Paolo and Francesca;” Mr. Wilton Lackcye in “The Law and the Man,’ adapted from “Lea Mlserables,” in ‘The Jungle” and in “The Pil lars of Society.” S in iier road tour In Brooklyn, ending lu the” spring In Montreal. Miss Blanche Jug will pnponr In another of Victor Herbert's operas, ’’Miss Dolly Dollars.’ An called “The Hod Mill,” Montgomery and Stone, of "Wizard of Os” fame, being tin* co ntarn of the enterprise. Frank Daniels lit "Sergeant Brue,” will tour the country until early spring, when he will appear In a new eorale opera entitled "Omar. ’ — "»ard 8h * .. . .. ... ~~ . . The number of new plays produced last year In this country was sixty- two, thirty-nlno of which were by American authors and the rest by for eigners. About the same number is promised for the coming senson, and the same percentages will, In all probability, hold. There are about 100 first- class companies—first-class In the financial sense—far be It from any one to insist that they are all first-class artistically. All of these are headed cither by a star of sufficient Importance or by a leading man or leading woman of enough prominence to make'the movements of these companies Interesting generally. • In telling of their plans no attempt is made to make a roll of honor— they are down simply in the groups into which they are naturally divided by managerial divisions. Probably the most Interesting phase of Charles Frohman’s activity Is that which concerns his plans for his two leading stars—Maude Adams and John Drew—and his most interesting author, Mr. Augustus Thomas. Miss Adams will continue to appear in Barrie’s wonderful play, “Peter Pan." She will spend most of her year on tour, so that the country will see what is perhaps the greatest product of the genius of this uncanny Scot. John Drew will appear this season in New York and on tour In the lat est play of Arthur Wing Pinefo, called ”Hls House In Order.’ It Is one of the biggest things that the great English author has ever done. The present writer saw It in London lost spring, and afterward talked the play over with Mr. Pinero, who admitted by implication that he was willing to stand or fail by "His House in Order.” One of the most intersting things that Mr. Frohman will do this seaion will be the new play of Augustus Thomas, probably the first of America’s dramatists. After, having written three of the most ^successful American Mr. E. A. Braden’s productions Include L. E. Shipman’s ”On Parole,” Stanley Dark’s "Man and His Angel” and a comedy by J. A. Mitchell. The firm of Sam & Lee Shubert announce that they will, have twen ty-three companies on the road, nearly all of which either have made their appearance in New York or will in the course of the season. They are as follows: E. H. Sothem and Julia Marlowe (appearing for the first time under the Shubert management), who will produce their new plays, "Eric Mack- aye,” “Joan of Arc,” D’Annunzio's "La Joria” and a play on the subject of John of Baptist. They will a’so appear in a half dozen Shakespeare plays. “The Tourist,” a musical comedy by R. H. Burnside and Gustave Ker- ker. Mrs. Patrick Campbell, who returns to this country to make a tour In a new play. Miss Lena Ashwell, a well known English actress, who will make her first tour in America In a play that has already been seen in London, called “The Shualmite.” Margaret Anglin, who will open at the Prince** Theater, October J, In a new play by William Vaughan Moody, called "The Great Divide." She will also be seen in a revival of "The School for Scandal.” Virginia Harned, in a dramatization of a novel, “The Girl in Waiting.” Arnold Daly, in a series of one-act plays and his repertoire of plays by George Bernard Shaw, with the exception,of that unpalatable drama, "Mrs. Warren’s Profession." Louis Mann and Clara Llppman will appear in Miss LIppman's comedy, "Julie Bon-Bon,” a play that ran a good part of the season here last year. George Bernard SImw's clever and Interesting piny, ^—j pn the road. Kyrlr *" c - m Brigadier Herod.” ....„ jngcnicnt. will appoi word l’nultoii nod Alfred Robyn, Mr. Dillingham also nnuonnees that In the spring he will probably produoo new plays by Hnddnn Chambers, Rida Johnson Young, the author of "Brown of Har vard.” and Henry Blossom. David Belasco is working on n new play. Dsvld Warfield, who has been play- Ing to crowded houses for two yeard in “Tito Made Master,” will go on tour, trav eling ns far west ns Kansas City, as far south as Louisville. Miss Blanche Bates, in Belaaco'a very interesting piny of California life In the mining days, “The Girl from the Golden West,” will also visit most of the large cities. Of recent prominence in the managerial field Is the firm of Cohan & Harris. The head of the firm Is George M. Coban. the versatllo young man who writes his own plays, writes bis own mnslc, acts In them, sings In them, dances in thorn and owns them. He Is even more versatile—be has his family set with him. himself will go on tour lu his most recent play called “George Washington, Jr." Fay Tem pleton will head one company with another Cohan play, “Forty-Five Minutes from Cohan called "Popularity.” will introduce Thouiaa Itosa, — __ __ "Checkers.” This piny will Ik* Mr. Cohan'a first effort at writing what la known as n straight piny; that la, one lu which nobody ia moved at the climatic period to burst Into song. later In the season, Cohan Ac Harris, in conjunction with Klaw A Erin tiger, will present Lulu Glaser In a new piny by Mr. Cohsn. Mr. Coban says he can write a play while you wait for nnyboUy that la worth while, Nat C, Good win iloes not agree with him. Walter N. Lawrence announce* for the beginning of the season six ventures, ss follows: New York and on tour. Late* on in the season, Mr. Dlxey will he seen in a dramati sation of Cyrus Townsend Brady's novel, "Richard tho Ilrasen,” by Edward Peple. Harry Connor will go on tour in "Mrs. Temple's Telegram." The principal cl tie comedies Mr. Thomas returns to 'the earlier style—"Alabama" and "Ari zona.” THe new play deals with the subject of psychic force, and is said to be the biggest play that Mr. Thomas has wrlten. Ethel Barrymore will appear in Barrie’s ' Alice-Slt-by-the-FIre until the spring, when she will appear in a new play. name, real name; married or unmarried: Otis Skinner will continue in Lavedan’s "The Duel.” VV. H. Crane will apear In "The Prince of Money.” William Ollette continues in "Clarice.” Mrs. Clara Bloodgood is to appear in Clyde Fitch’s new play. Miss Edith Wharton’s "The House of Mirth" will be presented by Miss Fay Davis. . .. , „ , Sam Bernard will appear In "Mr, Hoggenheimer,” and Francis Wilson continues In "The Mountain Climber.” * Ida Conquest will be starred in “The Judge and the Jury. , For Miss Jessie Mllward, Henry Arthur Jones’ "The Hypocrite has been chosen. children; their greatest success; reported weekly Income; and manager. Maude Adams—Maude Adnma Klskadden; unmarried: “Peter Pan” and Little Mlnla- later;” $1,000; 1'hnrlea Frohman. Ethel Barrymore—Ethel Barrymore; un married; "Cousin Kate;” $1,000; Charles Frohman. Julia Marlowe—8arch Frnnces Frost; married; no children; "Juliet;" 91*000; Shubert Brothers. Italic Carter—Louise Dudley; married; son; "Zana;" 11,000b C. B. Dillingham. Pay Templeton—Fay Templeton; three times; no children; ‘The Mascot;" $760; Klaw Sc Er linger Wllialn A. Brady’s new productions include “Clothes,” a comedy by Av ery Hapwood and Channlng Pollock, and "The Richest Girl,” by Rupert Hughes, both for Miss Grace George; a dramtlzatlon of Corelli’s “Barab- haa” for Tyrone Power; a farce by Cosmo; a serious, play by Frederick Lawrence; “The Specimen,” by Frederick Donaghey; "Mulvaney and Us, a dramatization from Kipling, and two musical farces, "The Love of a "Dolly Dollars$76J;’ C. B. Dill- (ogham. Fritz! Scheff—Frltxl Scheff; married* no children; "Mile. Modiste;" $1,000; C. II. Dill* lughnin. Blanche Bates-BInnche Bates; unmar ried: "The Girl of the Golden West;” $600; Dsvld Belaaco. Mrs. Ffske—Minnie Maddern: married; no children; "Becky Sharp;" $750: Ilarrlaon flnj Flake. ^ Viola Allen—Viola Allen; married; no chil dren; ''Glory Quayle;” $1,200; Nlzou & Zlm- Lllllnn Russell—Helen Louise Leonard; three times; daughter; "Isi Clgnie; $800; Klaw Ac Erlnngcr. Lady i theater for the season. William F. Ilawtrey, a brother of Charles Rawtrey, _ well known English actor, began n starring tour st the Madison Square theater In fit. John Rankin’s play, "The Two Mr. Weatljorbys.” CsrlotU Nil Ison wlU bo starred in Ituehael Crothers' western comedy, "The Three of Us.” She opens st tho Mnd- Ison Square theater late lu Hd|Iteml>er. 8he will afterward go on tour.* "TBe Great er Lovo," a sensational piny built around the life of Mozart, goes on tour. Prominent among the Llelder attractions a‘*e Miss Elsie Jsnls In “The Vander bilt Cun,” a musical comedy, which serves to display the young actress in her clever Imitations of prominent actors. A second company will he headed by "Bar ney” Clover. William Faversham In Edwin Milton Royie's western drama, "The Squaw Man.” A second company will present the same play headAl bvHsnry Jew ett. A dramatization of Sally Pratt Maclean's novel of r ’Cape Cod rblka.*' MIsh Eleanor Robson will be seen In a repertory of plays. Including n new version of llntlanil'a "1.11 I'rliumaati Ijilnfnlno " \lma Vntla nnllharf un.l I Hurt- • 1 *...«•11.._ nrd Mansfield. John Drew—John Drew; married; daugh ter; ; $1,200; Chnrles Frohman. Robert Mantell—Robert Mantell; three times* son and daughter; "King Lear;” $1,- 200: W. A. Brady. David Warfield—Dsvld Warfield: married; uo children; "Music Master;” $1,400; David Rostand's “l.u Princesse Lotntalne,* Mom. Yvette Gullbert and Albert Chevalier iu a new play. Miss Ellis Jeffreys In "The Deer, Unquiet Sex.” Miss Jessie Bus- ley In "The Bishop’s Carriage.” Henry W. Savage’s productions fall Into two groups, dramatic ami ronslcal. Belasco. E. H. Rothern—E. H. Sot hern; married: children; "Hamlet;" $1,000; Shubert Brothers. Edmund Breese— Edmand Breese; mar ried; no children; "The I Jon and Mouse;" $200; W. II. Harris. the ow.” The leading musical production by Mr. Savage will be Puccini’s new opera, "Madame Butterfly,” which will be heard in this country for the first time in Wash ington on October 15. and afterwards In various cities. Musical plays In lighter vein Include "The Man from Now," by John Kendrick Bangs and Vincent Bryan, with music by Manuel Klein; the Pixley-Luders opera. "The Prince of Ptlsen," now In Its sixth year, with Jess Dandy as the brewer. liana Wagner; "The Student King," by Reginald DeKoveu, an opera which bgs already been seen In Chi cago. • * . v • The Klaw & Erlanger productions are beaded by their well-known production of Otis Skinner—Otis Skinner; married; daughter; "The Duel;" $1,000; Chnrles Froh man. William Faversham—William Faversham: two times; son; "The Squaw Man;” $760; IJebler St Co. Wilton Lnekaye—Wilton Igioknye; mar ried; son; "Svengall;” $800; W. A. Brady. Forties Robertson is to appear under their management with bis wife. Miss Ger trude Elliott, In Bernard Shaw's "Caesar and Cleopatra.” Miss Llllinn Russell, for saking the lyric stage, appears as a legitimate actress In “Barbara's Millions.” Mc Intyre mid Heatli. the old minstrels, continue In the tuualesl melange, "The Ham Tree." while Joseph Caw thorn ami the Sousa Opera Company will be Been here In H/.imti *■ ***rh*» t .i..-*" At Easter, the entire company will go to Londou to Caj-iatiivHiilS Margaret. Okie.. E H. Sothem. rntxi/Scheff. ■