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Dramatic Feuilleton

Personne [Wilkins, Edward G. P.]. "Dramatic Feuilleton." New-York Saturday Press, April 21, 1860, 3.
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Type
newspaper
Genre
theater criticism
Abstract

Personne discusses the recent Dramatic Fund Benefit, as well as the current events and gossip in the opera community. A good portion of the article is devoted to an ironic discussion of the mysterious ailments of actresses and singers.

People Mentioned in this Work
Brougham, John [pages: 3]

Personne discusses Brougham's work on the Dramtic Fund Benefit (3).

Clifton, Ada [pages: 3]

Clifton acted in the cast of the evening performance of Nine Points of the Lane at the Benefit (3).

Jefferson, Joseph [pages: 3]

Jefferson worked with Laura Keene at her theater in the summer of 1860.

Kellogg, Clara [pages: 3]

Personne mentions rehearsals for her at the opera; she is also referred to as "La Kelloggini" (3).

The Saturday Press [pages: 3]

Personne suggests that reading the Saturday Press may help Laura Keene as she recovers from the ailment that struck her during the benefit (3).

Theta Delta Chi [pages: 3]

Personne mentions one of the "Theta Deltas" assisting him in obtaining a visit to one of Kellogg's rehearsals (3).

Wallack's Lyceum [pages: 3]

Personne notes that Mary Gannon has returned to the theater after an illness (3).

Wilkins, Edward (Ned)
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