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Play: The Enchanted Hostelry!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Author:<\/strong> Prof. A. J. Stace
Date Performed:<\/strong> Oct. 13, 1869
Director:<\/strong> F.X. Derrick:
Sponsoring\/Producing Organization:<\/strong> Thespians
Event:<\/strong> The Feast of the Rev. E. Sorin

Cast List<\/em>

Lord Aubrey:<\/strong> J.A. Fox
Aloysius:<\/strong> J.C. Eisenman
Peter:<\/strong> R.L. Akin
Bill:<\/strong> T. Watson
Tom:<\/strong> H.Morancy
Jack:<\/strong> P.Clarke
Joe:<\/strong> T. Dillon
Jem:<\/strong> L.Wilson
Teddy:<\/strong> M. Deehan
Landlord:<\/strong> Jas Wilson
Melancardios:<\/strong> L.M. Logan
Epilogue:<\/strong> J. C. Eisenman

Notes:<\/strong> Article on The Twenty-sixth Annual Festival of St.Edward. p.20.

Source(s):<\/strong> The Notre Dame Scholastic; October 16, 1869; Vol. 3, p.20.
The Notre Dame Scholastic, Sept. 28, 1878, Vol. 12, p.54.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Play: Bellarosa<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Author:<\/strong> Member of the College Faculty
Date Performed:<\/strong> Dec. 14, 1869
Sponsoring\/Producing Association:<\/strong> St. Cecilia Philomathean Association
Event:<\/strong> St. Cecilia’s Festival

Cast List<\/em>

Bellarosa:<\/strong> Robert Staley
Duke of Golan:<\/strong> C. Dodge
Theodebert:<\/strong> C.Burdell
La Brisse:<\/strong> F.Dwyer
Bois Robert:<\/strong> F. Kaiser
Gusman:<\/strong> J. Sutherland
Gontrand:<\/strong> Wm. Clarke
La Fere:<\/strong> Wm. Dodge
Montreal:<\/strong> J. McGuire
Albrantin:<\/strong> H.Hayes
Herman:<\/strong> J.Nash
Gensano:<\/strong> M. Mahony
Amitus:<\/strong> C. Hutchings
Servilius:<\/strong> J. Rumely
La Rovere:<\/strong> S. Ashton
Tristan:<\/strong> O.Baker
Godfrey:<\/strong> R. Long
Ferrand:<\/strong> P. Cochrane
Brisban:<\/strong> J. Walsh
Quivala:<\/strong> B. Roberts
Raymond:<\/strong> J. Klein
Gonslan:<\/strong> J. Hannaher
Bois Bien:<\/strong> Wm. Taylor
Favorito:<\/strong> J. Kilcoin
Hoel:<\/strong> J. Hogan
Jeronimo:<\/strong> D. Egan
Attivo:<\/strong> D. Brown
Reginald:<\/strong> H. O’Neil
Sesmond:<\/strong> H. Hogan
Sigefroid:<\/strong> C. Marantette
Bataglia:<\/strong> H. White
Rudolphe:<\/strong> Wm. Gross
Norbert:<\/strong> L. Hayes
Berald:<\/strong> S. McArthur
Brettone:<\/strong> F. Witte
Montalto:<\/strong> T. Foley

Notes:<\/strong> Synopsis of Scenes on p. 62 of Vol. 3 of the Scholastic
Reviewed on p. 64 of Vol. 3 of the Scholastic

Source(s) The Notre Dame Scholastic; Dec. 25, 1869; Vol.3 p. 61.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Play: Handy Andy<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

–A Drama in Two Acts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author:<\/strong> Member of the College Faculty
Date:<\/strong> Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1869
Producing Association:<\/strong> The Thespian Society of Notre Dame
Venue:<\/strong> Washington Hall
Auspices:<\/strong> Celebration of the Christmas Holidays

Cast List<\/em>

Handy Andy:<\/strong> Thomas A. Dillon
Squire Egan:<\/strong> L. B. Logan
Squire O’Grady:<\/strong> H. P. Morancy
Mr. Murphy:<\/strong> R. L. Akin
Dick Dawson:<\/strong> J. C. Eisenmann
Mr. Furlong, the Fop:<\/strong> L. Wilson
Edward O’Connor:<\/strong> E. B. Gambee
Mad Nick:<\/strong> John Mulhall
Simon:<\/strong> L. Trudell
Farrell, A Robber:<\/strong> John Canavan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Play: The Original John Schmidt<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

–a Farce in Onc Act<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John Schmidt:<\/strong> R. L. Akin
Captain Blowhard:<\/strong> L. B. Logan
Hon. Augustus Clearstarch:<\/strong> L. Wilson
Charles Soberly, a nice young man:<\/strong> E. B. Gambee
Mast. Andy, son of Blowhard:<\/strong> J. C. Eisenman
Teddy, fond of perquisites:<\/strong> Thomas A. Dillon
Landlord, fond of change:<\/strong> H. P. Morancy.
Jack, a servant:<\/strong> J. Mulhall
Clerk of the hotel:<\/strong> L. Trudell<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note:<\/strong> “[T]hough a large number of its members be absent on the Christmas holidays, those who remain have shown themselves well able to sustain the credit of the originals.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source:<\/strong>Scholastic<\/em> 3:8, December 25, 1869, 64; 3:9, January 8, 1870, 70.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Play: Tim Finnigan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Author:<\/strong> Unknown
Date Performed:<\/strong> Feb. 1, 1870
Director:<\/strong> Prof. Derrick, S.S.C.
Sponsoring\/Producing Association:<\/strong> Thespian Society
Event:<\/strong> Opening of new session.
Tim Finnigan:<\/strong> Thomas Dillon
Ned Finnigan:<\/strong> L.Wilson
Capt. Dancer:<\/strong> J.A.Fox
Phelim:<\/strong> H.P. Morancy
Corporal Nimms:<\/strong> E.B. Gambee
Driscoll:<\/strong> John Mulhall
Skinner:<\/strong> S. Rowland
Paddy Anderson:<\/strong> R. McCarthy
Old Finnigan:<\/strong> L.B.Logan
Thomas:<\/strong> J.R.Boyd
Music:<\/strong> Notre Dame University Band

Notes:<\/strong> Previewed on p.79 of Vol. 3 of the Scholastic.
Reviewed on p. 87 of Vol. 3 of the Scholastic

Source: Scholastic; Feb.5, 1870; Vol.3 p. 87.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Play: Elma, The Druid Martyr<\/strong>, a tragedy in three acts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author:<\/strong> Unknown
Date Performed:<\/strong> Feb. 22, 1870
Director:<\/strong> Prof. Derrick, S.S.C.
Sponsoring\/Producing Association:<\/strong> Thespian Dramatic Association
Event:<\/strong> Washington’s Birthday
Nori, Arch-Druid:<\/strong> T.A. Dillon
Statius, Centurion:<\/strong> A.W. Arrington
Elma, His Grandson:<\/strong> J.C. Eiseman
Oscar, Druid Officer:<\/strong> J. Sutherland
Oswin, Priest & Wizard:<\/strong> L.B. Logan
Cerdic, Druid Officer:<\/strong> John Mulhall
Rollo, Military Cheiftain:<\/strong> J.A. Fox
1st Roman Guard:<\/strong> J.K.Finley
Adulph, Bard:<\/strong> L.Wilson
2nd Roman Guard:<\/strong> J.W. Murphy
Febronius, Elma’s Father:<\/strong> H.P.Morancy
1st Druid Soldier:<\/strong> John Duffy
Music:<\/strong> N.D.U. Cornet Band
2nd Druid Soldier:<\/strong> W. Roberts

Notes:<\/strong> Previewed on p.79 of Vol. 3 of the Scholastic. Reviewed on p.102 of Vol 3.

Source(s) The Notre Dame Scholastic; Feb.5, 1870; Vol. 3 p. 87.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Play: The Yankee Peddler<\/strong>, a farce in one act<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Author:<\/strong> Unknown
Date Performed:<\/strong> Feb. 22, 1870
Director:<\/strong> Prof. Derrick, S.S.C.
Sponsoring\/Producing Association:<\/strong> Thespian Dramatic Association
Event:<\/strong> Washington’s Birthday
Hiram Dodge:<\/strong> J.A.Fox
Charles:<\/strong> J. Mulhall
Mr. Fuller:<\/strong> H.P.Morancy
Slingsby:<\/strong> J.W. Murphy
Mark Fuller:<\/strong> J.C. Eisenman
Jennings:<\/strong> J. Duffy
Jerushus:<\/strong> T.A.Dillon
Pompey:<\/strong> L.Wilson
Cowpens:<\/strong> L.B. Logan
Dick:<\/strong> J. Sutherland

Notes:<\/strong> Previewed on p.79 of Vol. 3 of the Scholastic. Rewiewed on p. 102 of Vol 3.

Source(s) The Notre Dame Scholastic; Feb.5, 1870; Vol. 3 p. 87.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Play: The Avenged Orphan<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Author:<\/strong> Unknown
Date Performed:<\/strong> March 12, 1970
Sponsoring\/Producing Organization:<\/strong> Thespian Dramatic Associtation
Event:<\/strong> Return of Very Rev. E. Sorin from Europe

Cast List<\/em>

The Baron:<\/strong> E.B.Gambee
Captain Zaview:<\/strong> L.B.Logan
Claudio:<\/strong> L.Wilson
Colonel Rigolio:<\/strong> J.R.Boyd
Francis:<\/strong> H.P.Morancy
Publio:<\/strong> W.H.Murphy
Estevan:<\/strong> F.Kaiser
Myrtillo:<\/strong> J.Sutherland
Stephen:<\/strong> J.Duffy
Robert:<\/strong> W.Roberts
Villagers, Servants, Offices of Justice, etc.

Notes:<\/strong> Reviewed on p. 111 of Vol. 3 of the Scholastic.

Source(s) The Notre Dame Scholastic, March 19, 1870, Vol. 3, p.111.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Play: An Irishman’s Blunders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Author:<\/strong> Unknown
Date Performed:<\/strong> March 12, 1870
Sponsoring\/Producing Organization:<\/strong> Thespian Dramatic Association
Event:<\/strong> Return of Very Rev. E. Sorin from Europe

Cast List<\/em>

Handy Andy:<\/strong> T.A.Dillon
Squire Egan:<\/strong> L.B.Logan
Squire O’Grady:<\/strong> H.P.Morancy
Mr. Murphy:<\/strong> J.A.Fox
Dick Dawson:<\/strong> J.R.Boyd
Mr. Furlong:<\/strong> L.Wilson
Ed. O’Conner:<\/strong> E.B.Gambee
Mad Nick:<\/strong> J.Mulhall
Simon:<\/strong> W.Roberts
Farrell:<\/strong> W.H.Murphy

Notes:<\/strong> Reviewed on p. 111 of Vol. 3 of the Scholastic.

Source(s) The Notre Dame Scholastic, March 19, 1870, Vol. 3, p. 111.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Play: The Upstart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Author:<\/strong> Moliere
Date Performed:<\/strong> April 26, 1870, June 21 and 22, 1870
Sponsoring\/Producing Organization:<\/strong> St. Cecilia Philomathean Society
Event:<\/strong> 12th Annual Summer Entertainment and 26th Annual Commencement

Cast List<\/em>

Mr. Jordan:<\/strong> B.Burdell
Old Mr. Jordan:<\/strong> S.Ashton
Cleon:<\/strong> T.Foley
Corvielle:<\/strong> W.B.Clarke
Doranto:<\/strong> F.P.Dwyer
Dorimenes:<\/strong> B.Roberts
Signore Profundo:<\/strong> J.Nash
Signore Bassilio:<\/strong> R.Staley
Fiorello:<\/strong> J.Rumely
Figaro:<\/strong> C.Hutchings
Jeronimo:<\/strong> P.Cochrane
Nicholas:<\/strong> M.Mahony
Ali Bey:<\/strong> J.McGuire
Signor Crispino:<\/strong> D.Brown
Giacomo:<\/strong> J.Doherty
Paolo:<\/strong> C.Forrestal
Beppo:<\/strong> J.Thomson
Pedro:<\/strong> C.Morgan
Baptista:<\/strong> J.Kilcoin
Carlo:<\/strong> C.Ortmayer
Pasquela:<\/strong> D.Egan
Rigoletto:<\/strong> J.Kinkade
Filippo:<\/strong> H.O’Neill
Polluto:<\/strong> G.Hoffman
Prestolo:<\/strong> C.English
Alvina:<\/strong> J.Christy
Rigolo:<\/strong> L.Hayes
Francesco:<\/strong> E.Shea
Boum:<\/strong> L.McOsker
Fenail:<\/strong> S.Dum
Bachisaid:<\/strong> L.Roth
Kamyl:<\/strong> H.Ackhoff
Faud Bob:<\/strong> H.Luhn
Haroun Selim:<\/strong> J.Hannaher
Turk:<\/strong> W.Wilstach
Abdelkish:<\/strong> F.C.Randall
Alrashid:<\/strong> J.Antoine
Pompey:<\/strong> J.Goodhue
Cuffey:<\/strong> S.Shanks

Notes:<\/strong> Reviewed on p. 135 and p. 165-6 of Vol. 3 of the Scholastic.

Source(s) The Notre Dame Scholastic, April 30, 1870, Vol. 3, p. 135.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Play: William Tell<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Author:<\/strong> Unknown
Date Performed:<\/strong> June 21 and 22, 1870
Director:<\/strong> Prof. M.T. Corby, A.M.
Sponsoring\/Producing Organization:<\/strong> The Thespian Association
Event:<\/strong> 26th Annual Commencement

Cast List<\/em>

Gessler:<\/strong> L.B.Logan
Sarnem:<\/strong> John Mulhall
Rudolph:<\/strong> W.H.Murphy
Lutold:<\/strong> E.E.Gambee
William Tell:<\/strong> J.R.Boyd
Albert:<\/strong> J.Sutherland
Melctal:<\/strong> J.M.Marcus
Erni:<\/strong> J.R.Fox
Furst:<\/strong> John Duffy
Verner:<\/strong> D.B.Hibbard
Michael:<\/strong> H.P.Morancy
Theodore:<\/strong> T.Dillon
Pierre:<\/strong> F.Kaiser
Hermann:<\/strong> L.F.Wilson
Officers, Archers, Soldiers, Villagers, Citizens, etc.

Notes:<\/strong> Reviewed on p. 165-6 of Vol. 3 of the Scholastic.

Source(s) The Notre Dame Scholastic, June 11, 1870, Vol. 3, p. 157.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Play: The Benefit of Hanging<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Author:<\/strong> Unknown
Date Performed:<\/strong> June 21 and 22, 1870
Sponsoring\/Producing Organization:<\/strong> Thespian Association
Event:<\/strong> 26th Annual Commencement

Cast List<\/em>

Old Screw:<\/strong> D.B.Hibbard
Old Nail:<\/strong> J.Mulhall
Goliath Spiderlimb:<\/strong> J.A.Fox
Captain Darling:<\/strong> L.Willson
Giles Sowthistle:<\/strong> H.P.Morancy
Theodore Button:<\/strong> J.Sutherland
Old Gammon:<\/strong> F.Kaiser
Old Spinage:<\/strong> T.Dillon

Notes:<\/strong> Reviewed on p. 165-6 of Vol. 3 of the Scholastic.

Source(s) The Notre Dame Scholastic, June 11, 1870, Vol. 3, p. 157.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Play: The Enchanted Hostelry! Author: Prof. A. J. StaceDate Performed: Oct. 13, 1869Director: F.X. Derrick:Sponsoring\/Producing Organization: ThespiansEvent: The Feast of the Rev. E. Sorin Cast List Lord Aubrey: J.A. FoxAloysius: J.C. EisenmanPeter: R.L. AkinBill: T. WatsonTom: H.MorancyJack: P.ClarkeJoe: T. DillonJem: L.WilsonTeddy: M. DeehanLandlord: Jas WilsonMelancardios: L.M. LoganEpilogue: J. C. Eisenman Notes: Article on The Twenty-sixth Annual Festival of St.Edward. p.20. Source(s): The Notre Dame Scholastic; October 16, 1869; Vol. 3, p.20.The Notre Dame Scholastic, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3793,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":-1869,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-431","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/theatre-chronology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/431","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/theatre-chronology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/theatre-chronology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/theatre-chronology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3793"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/theatre-chronology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=431"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/theatre-chronology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/431\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":432,"href":"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/theatre-chronology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/431\/revisions\/432"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.nd.edu\/theatre-chronology\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=431"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}