Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 228, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 September 1919 — REHEARSALS TO BEGIN SOON FOR “KATCHA-KOO.” [ARTICLE]

REHEARSALS TO BEGIN SOON FOR “KATCHA-KOO.”

A brand new up-to-the-minute musical comedy, entitled “Katcha-Koo,” will be presented October 2 and 4 at the Gayety theatre, sponsored by the chafHty boards which will raise funds are being made now in the selection of the cast, choruses and dances, and talent is being invited to attend the initial rehearsals, meet the director and read over their parts. “Katcha-Koo” tells the interesting story of an American aviator, who, lost in India, masquerades as an Oriental fakir with the result tfcat many thrilling adventures and amusing complications follow. The piece is rich in comedy effects and there are novel and beautiful musical and spectacular numbers. The piece is intensely patriotic throughout. America, Joan of Arc and representatives of the allied nations appear in a wonderful patriotic finale, entitled “Liberty Aflame.” Cordial co-operation all along the line has been received from everybody who has been called upon to assist in the preliminary work, and there is reason to Iqok forward to a fine affair. The charity board is most enthusiastic regarding the outlook and feels confident that the coming event will be a splendid success. Rehearsals are expected to begin Monday, September 22, at the Gayety theatre.