Indianapolis Times, Volume 36, Number 14, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 May 1924 — Page 3

Sitting in Parlor Has a New Meaning; Wealth of Theatrical Offerings on View

r | ITTING in the parlor means I vl I more than holding hands. I I It might mean a place where the tragedy of lifo is enacted. It might mean a place where one talks with God, and again if'might be the place where a worthless fellow finds himself when he is brought face to face with life. Life in a parlor. That is what Owen Davis pictures in his three-act drama. “Icebound.” The lands in Maine may be icebound for many months in the year. Maybe the ice has touched the very hearts of those who live on the land. Icebound. That applies to Ben Jordon. There was so much ice in his veins that a prison was waiting for him until—love came. Ben had a sense of humor even before the ice melted, but it was a biting, cruel humor. His relatives had a lot of false sanctimonious ice in their veins. They were so goody good that the ice froze ’em up and left only a chill. Every honest emotion was chilled in this bunch but one person—Jane Crosby. "Icebound” is more than a mere play—it is life and honest theater. It will make you laugh and then chase that laugh away with a swelling of the heart. Then the laugh returns to be followed by a tear. Here is a play and theater so big that it shouldn’t be missed. I nearly dare to call it a “great” play. There is enough drama in “Icebound” for three plays. knows life and he knows how to bring life to the stage. Sitting in the parlor. The Whole gang was there. A bunch of birds ready to swoop down and grab off the crumbs from the table of a wealthy woman when she died. But a will kept the birds from getting even a single crumb. This bunch of human birds will make you laugh and think, think and laugh. It makes you see life through a heartache and a laugh. “Icebound” is one of those rare things which seldom come to the theater. It is worth while and marvelous theater. No wonder it is a prize play. I have only praise for Walter Vonnegut. who dared to produce “Icebound” as ,#ne of his contributions to the summer stock season. It is being as well presented at the Murat this week as any touring company could put it on. Such character work as done by Marjorie Vonnegut as Jane Crosby does not come overnight. She studied this role and would have gone on tour out of New York if the play had been sent out. Lust night she played upon the heurstrings of the audience as only a great emotional artist can. The test of her dramatic ability came when she was called upon to read a letter —a sad, dramatic outburst from a woman who had died. When she read the letter, no doubt remained of the dramatic power and emotional power of this woman. A great triumph and a compliment to the worthwhile stage. Harold Vermilye has his first dramatic part of the' season in “Icebound” as Ben Jordan, the no-ae- j count, who found himself. He knows how to put the snear, the tear and the laugh into his characterization. A marvelous piece of acting. There is another triumph present —the work of Dana Desboro as Ella Jordon, she who learns to run a sewing machine with a bitter heart. Others in this worthwhile cast are Minna Deis, Duncan Penfvarden. Julia Cobb, Jessamine Newcombe, Ethel Downey, Richard Thornton, Claude Limball, Genevieve Addleman and Thomas Williams. If you miss “Icebound'' this week at the Murat you are missing one of the real treats of the season. -I- -[- -IABOKN AGAIN RINGS THE BELL WITH ‘ROBIN HOOD’ Robin Hood and his merry men, as well as ina*y merry maids, disport among the trees of Sherwood Forest upon the stage at Keith’s this week. The Aborn Opera Company is reviving this most popular of lightoperas. The company is starting its second week with this opera and it is fast winning the attention of Indianapolis audiences. There could be no doubt of the appreciation of the audience Monday night. The Aborn Compary gets right into the spirit cf opera and puts fun in every scene. It works surprisingly smoothly for a company that rehearses anew production every week. The lead parts, those of Robin I food and Maid Marion, are played by Charles Massanger and Loretta Sheridan. Miss Sheridan again won

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JESSAMINE NEWCOMBE Although Miss Newcombe does not wear such fashionable attire in “Icebound,” she is a membeFof the Murat Players who is doing her bit to make this play a worthy success this week.

the approval of her audience with her siting of the old songs of the opera.™ Particularly charming’ also was Celia Turrill in the part of Alan a’Dale. Her big scene came with the singing of the song that has become a classic, "Oh Promise Me." She did it so well that the audience would hardly permit her to stop. The company also has a real singer in the person of Eric Titus, who appeared in the part of Little John. His singing of the sword-maker’s song in the last act was particularly good. Those who saw the performance lasi week will remember Josepn Monohan and Slingsby. This week he appears as the jovial Friar Tuck, continuing to show his ability as a comedian. Other principals include Lee Daley as the Sheriff of Xotinghum, Sol Solomon as Sir Guy of Gisborne, George Shields as Will Scarlet, Edna Granville as Dame Durden and Eleanor Edson as Annabel. A stock company of this character is somewhat new to Indianapolis, but there is no reason why this company should not have a successful season if it continues on the same high plane of its first two productions. (By Felix F. Bruner.) -I- -I- -IBERKELL PLAYERS WIN FAVOR IN MYSTERY PLAY Every week in every way the Berke.ll Players are getting better and better. This company is arriving at that stage of development when even the first night runs smoothly although the play be a difficult piece of business. "The Cat and Canary” is frank mystery melodrama and it is a tricky bit of business. The splendid fashion in which this company at English’s is presenting this play is proof that these people can give a creditable stock production of about anything they attempt. It is a far cry from "Little Old New York” to the thrills of “Cat and Canary.” When I was present to see the mystery play the audience displayed more yells and screams than when a road company presented it in this city. This play may not be good drama, but it is marvelous theater. Want to speak of the production

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end of “The Cat and Canary,” the lights are splendidly handled and the two sets which are used are more than adequate. It seems to me that Eddy Waller and William V. Hull have lifted the production way above the standard that one expects in From a production standpoint “The Cat and Canary” is the best yet displayed. % The task of an actor in a mystery play Is to make the cold chills run up and down the back of a spectator. That is the test of effective acting. When it comes to furnishing thrills and confusing an audience, the honors this week go to Jean Oliver. Eddy Waller, Herbert Dobbins, Mary Hill, Robert Fay, Hamilton Christy and Alexander Campbell. Miss Oliver makes an appealing heroine who is nearly shocked into insanity by the conspirators. Mary Hill is spjendid as “Mammy” Pleasant, a servant who communicates with the spirit world. Herbert Robbins as Roger Crosby gets the spirit of the play in a fine way. He vanishes in mid-air in full view of the audience. Waller goes in for the laughs, and it is a good f hing he convulses the house, because the others hand out the thrills in such large numbers. “The Cat and Canary” is an ideal

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stock bill and tha Berkell Players are giving it a splendid production. At English’s all week. ~-|- -|- -IA BARREL ADDS TO JOT i OF SPENCEIt AND WILLIAMS Ever think that an ordinary barrel could be a “comedian”? Hard to believe, but after you see Spencer and Williams at the Palace the first half of the week, you will agree with me that there are three comedians in the act—Spencer, Williams and the barrel. Williams goes in, as usual, for individual fun. He has a sort of an inti mate way about him which just naturally puts over his material. Williams rolls a barrel on the stage as he follows Miss Williams on the stage. This act “sells” easily over the footlights. I have seen them s ;ral times and they always register with ease. Spencer even explains his jokes if they flop. Sometimes he does a lot of explaining. Nick Colley blacks up and impersonates a Southern negro in a sketch, “The Striped Man,” based on the “Old Reliable” stories. He is supported by Herscbel Mayall and Clark Marshall. Asa di-imatic playlet it is overdrawn and plainly sentimental. The act Is well mounted and better acted than it is written. Espe and Dutton close the bill by offering everything from musical comedy, acrobatic dancing to athletic stunts. A good act. Franklyn and Cathryn open • the

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