The Mormons and the Theatre; or, The History of Theatricals in UtahLindsay, John S. (John Shanks)
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The Mormons and the Theatre; or, The History of Theatricals in Utah
Lindsay, John S. (John Shanks)
Latter Day Saints; Theater -- Utah -- History
The next star to shine in our firmament was J. K. Emmett. "Joe," as he
was familiarly called, was just at the zenith of his fame about this
time, and he filled the theatre from pit to dome. The character of
"Fritz" appealed strongly to nearly all theatre goers, and "Joe"
Emmett with his bewitching voice and catchy lullabies, had an easy
road to fame and fortune. Emmett played from the 10th to the 13th.
The Couldocks, father and daughter, now played a return engagement,
covering two weeks, from May 22nd to June 5th, repeating mostly old
repertoire. They were followed closely by Mr. and Mrs. Ida Hernandez,
a Polish couple, who came to this country with Madam Modjeska, and
were now working their way to the East. They were clever performers,
but being unknown, they did not draw heavy houses. June 8th to the
11th.
The Lingards followed Hernandez in a brief engagement of three nights,
June 12th to 14th. The following week was filled in by the Hernandez
and the Carter-Cogswell contingent of the Salt Lake stock company. J.
M. Carter and his wife, Carrie Carter (nee Lyne-Cogswell) had recently
arrived from Denver and had been added to the stock company, which had
been weakened materially by the loss of several of its prominent
members. Hardie had gone to the Virginia City theatre; Lindsay had
gone on a visit to England and had withdrawn from the company for a
time; Miss Alexander had also drifted away to the East, so that when
the Carters arrived and sought engagement, the managers readily
availed themselves of their services. They played here for a few weeks
and at the close of the season went on to California.
On July 3rd, Edwin Adams made his first appearance at this theatre. He
opened in the character of "Rover" in "Wild Oats" and played in
addition, "Extremes," "Enoch Arden," and "William" in "Black Eyed
Susan." Mr. Adams filled out a week with great satisfaction to our
theatre goers, the managers, and the company, and with very
satisfactory financial results to himself. He was a gratification to
both eyes and ears a brilliant actor with a melodious voice, and in
appearance the ideal actor.
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