Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 42, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 January 1899 — “CYRANO DE BERGERAC” [ARTICLE]

“CYRANO DE BERGERAC”

The Play Every One Is Talking About. Will Be Seen Here Next Honday Evening. M. Edmond Rostand’s justly celebrated play “Cyrano De Bergerac” will be seeu at the Ellis Opera House next Monday evening and the occasion will undoubtedly mark the theatrical event of the season’s amusements. Mr. Willard Newell, the well known and popular actor will assume the title role and those that have had. the pleasure of witnessing his portrayal of “Cyrano” claim that his interpretation is an ideal one in each minute particular. Miss Vail De Vernon, a young and handsome actresss with a fine stage presence and plenty of experience will be seen in the difficult part of Roxanne. The supporting company is an unusually strong one consisting of thirty people including such well known names as William Marble, Henry W. Mitchell, Stewart Murray, H. T. Gibson, T. S. Shephard, Harold M. Shaw, George Pritchard, Charles Pierson, R. Owen Meach, Miss Catherine B. Glenn, Miss Jessie Ray, Miss Isabelle Cranston and others equally well known. Richard Mansfield’s successful season, and the noted controversy over the ownership of the play, have awakened such interest that the opera house will be crowded. Monday evening. Even before the announcement there has been many inquiries showing that there will be a rush for the choice seats. Many Rensselaer people have seen, the play in Chicago and it has met their highest expectations. “Cyrano De Bergerac” is undoubtedly the literary sensation of the age, and is an intellectual treat. Manager Henry B. Marks who is directing the tour of Mr. Newell will present the production here in its entirety and the scenic environments will be complete and effective.