![]() ![]() OTlS SKINNER (1858-1942) - American actor, a great favorite during the early decades of the 20th century. Beloved in the roles of Rip Van Winkle (as represented here), Bob Acres and Dr. JOSEPH JEFFERSON (1829-1905) - American actor, a great favorite in Charleston during the 1870-1890's when he played at The Academy of Music. Arthur Hayne of Charleston, the son of Senator Robert Hayne of South Carolina.ġ1. First appeared in Charleston in 1852, playing her greatest role in "The Hunchback." So great was her charm that a group of local admirers presented her with a specially designed bracelet and breast-pin set with emeralds, diamonds and pearls. JULIA DEAN (1830-1868) - American actress, noted for her beauty and loveliness. Played in the New Charleston Theatre (Meeting Street) and The Academy of Music.ġ0. Famous for his Shakespearian roles also for his Richlieu. EDWIN BOOTH (1833-1893) - Foremost American tragedian played in Charleston from 1850 through the 1880's. Critics accredited his performances triumphant, especially his "Werner" when he played in the New Charleston Theatre (Meeting Street, near Market) in 18.ĩ. FANNY ELSSLER - This famous dancer captivated Charleston audiences in 1840 with her performance in "Sylphlde" at the Meeting Street Theatre.Ĩ. Irving mentions a glorious evening Kean spent "in vino plenus" culminating in an impromptu recitation in the gutter before the Jones Hotel on Broad Street.ħ. Played in the Broad Street Theatre 1824-1826. Noted for his Shakespearian roles and such villains as Sir Giles Overreach (in which role he is shown). While in Charleston for an engagement, performances postponed be cause Booth suffered from a psychoneurotic seizure while staying in the Planter's Hotel Annex (site now occupied by reconstructed Dock Street Theater) during this his manager escaped with only minor injuries inflicted by the mad actor with a bedpost.Ħ. Played Broad Street Theatre, and New Charleston Theatre (Meeting Street near Market) from 1821-1852. JUNIUS BRUTUS BOOTH (1796-1852) - Born in London, Booth achieved fame in America noted for his villains and semi villains, such as Iago, Richard III (in which role he is shown), and Sir Giles Overreach. He is shown in "The Comedy of Errors." Joseph Jefferson wrote that Placide was "a finished artist but somewhat cold in his manner."ĥ. Achieved fame in comedy most successful in the frothiest type of farce. HENRY PLAClDE (1799-1870) - A Charleston born national star, he appeared locally between 1812-1847. ![]() Noted for his spirit and the energetic votility of his playing.Ĥ. MATTHEW SULLY - Pictured as Harlequin in which he excelled from 1304 to 1812 at the Broad Street Theatre. Portrayed here as Magaret in "Earl of Warwick."ģ. An excellent tragedienne, played leading roles in Charleston Theatre, (Broad and New Streets) from 1797-1805. WHITLOCK (1761-1836) - English actress, nee Elizabeth Kemble, sister of Mrs. In 1736, Monimia appeared in the opening production of "The Recruiting Officer" in the New Theatre in Dock Street. Actress assumed name of leading character in Otway's "The Orphan", which she first played in the Charleston Court Room in 1735. ![]() The poses and likenesses of all have been based on authentic sketches and pictures and attention has been paid to securing exact detail of dress and manner.ġ. The actors, shown in poses indicative of the style of acting in which they excelled, all appear in the theatrical costume of the period. This decoration, executed by Alfred Hutty and Emmett Robinson, reveals to our modern audiences twelve actors representative of the great favorites who played here, along with eight of Charleston's playwrights, two managers, and two critics. In 1946, at the suggestion, of the president of the Board of Directors, a mural was planned for the east wall of the Workshop, to measure 9 feet by 18 feet, and render a composite view of the leading personalities in Charleston's 200 year theatrical history. ![]()
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