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Dramatic Feuilleton

Personne [Wilkins, Edward G. P.]. "Dramatic Feuilleton." New-York Saturday Press. 14 Apr. 1860: 3.
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Type: 
newspaper
Genre: 
theater criticism
Abstract: 

Personne begins with a summary of his column and draws on a "novelistic" style in his opening, speaking to Effendi and referencing David Copperfield's Mrs. Micawber. Personne renames several members of the theatrical community. He then discusses the "Opera Wars" currently being waged between the city's Opera managers and among the Opera community in general. Personne claims that two Operas in one city works badly and gives reasons for his claim. Turning briefly to the theaters, Personne discusses the debut of Mrs. George Jordan at the Winter Garden for her husband's benefit. Personne expresses a wish to see her regularly on the New York stage.

People who Created this Work

Wilkins, Edward (Ned) author

People Mentioned in this Work

Gayler, Charles [pages:3]

Refers to him as "Victor Sejour Gayler" (3).

Keene, Laura [pages:3]

Refers to her as "Laura B.S. Keene" (3).

Strakosch, Maurice and Max (brothers) [pages:3]

(It is unclear which Strakosch Personne is writing about.) Mentioned in relation to the "Opera Wars" (3).

Wallack, John [pages:3]

Refers to him as "Octave Feuillet Lester" (3).

MENTIONED IN - Dramatic Feuilleton

Keene, Laura

Though much of her early life, including her real name and exact date of birth, remains in shadow, Laura Keene is thought to have come from a well-to-do background.

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