Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 71, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 December 1916 — PRODUCER G. M. COOPER HERE [ARTICLE]

PRODUCER G. M. COOPER HERE

Rehearsals for Rollicking Musical. Fantasy Progressing Merrily. The pleasing musical fantasy “FlFi of the Toy Shop” will be presented in the Ellis opera house on Thursday and Friday evening, December 7 arid 8. * Mr. Cooper, who represents the John B Rogers Producing company, arrived here last Monday and is already well along with rehearsals, Mr. Cooper has proven himself a most efficient director and secures marvelous results in a remarkably short space of time. He is a young man with plenty of vim and an idea® for business. ' John B Rogers, author of the extravaganza, has staged the pro-

dnotion in many of the large cities with tremendous success. There is a delightful plot to the extravaganza, which is more than can be claimed by the majority of such entertainments or for many professionals. The theme of the play is ithls: Bonnie, the toy-maker’s daughter, wandering in the woods near her father’s shop at the close of day, is'overtaken by the Sandman, who casts her into a magic sleep. She has a wonderful dream, wherein the bisque wooden creatures of the toys come to life and many strange adventures come to her and the toys before morning light scatters the charm. To attempt naming those who are to participate in the various dances and other features of the play would be to give a list of Rensselaer's most beautiful ladies. The cast of characters are: Bonnie, who keeps the toys . . Marion Parker The Sandman ... .'William Waymire Tackhammer, Bonnih's father.... Robert Reeve Fi-Fi, a Parisian d 011..,, Loosey, a rag doll. .Luella Robinson Ink Spot, ajalack doll. Liners Prince Lollypop, a gentleman doll \ Robert Loy Lieut. Tin Heart, a soldier..... Paul Beam Capit. Barn'acle, a sailor d 011.... ’. . . . Howard York A doll’s head Cornelia Leonard Aurelia, the* witch. .... .Eva Aurelia, the fairy. Catharine Watson The Man in the Moon Harold Littlefield Bo Beep. . ... .Marjorie Loughridge. Clowns Harry McColly and Walter Randle Talking Doll Lenora Carr Japanese Doll Rose Luers Accompanist. lone Zimmerman