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Back to the old days of theater
by Outspoken on Sun Nov 11, 2007 7:24 am
Back to the old days of theater
from the Morning Sentinel
Traveling back to old theater days, North's History of Augusta provides this tidbit: "Two or three creditable performances for a number of weeks were well patronized in 1819 in a barn at Hinckley Plains. The performers did well and the barn was well patronized. One of the performances earned money for the destitute poor of Hallowell. The sum of $57 was given to the overseer of the town."
A study of that time period reveals that Augusta residents had no interest in the theater, partly because of stern Puritan principals instilled by early settlers. Pioneer life also left no excess money or energy for such pleasures.
In 1829, however, the Boston Company came to the area with the feeling that people would appreciate a parade announcing its upcoming performance. An elephant, other animals, clowns and a music machine aroused interest.
Another year brought on more animals. North recorded in 1833 that these animals were on exhibit at the Dillingham Hotel. The Kennebec Journal observed "it was a fine treat for the student of Natural History."
http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.com/news/local/4445497.html
from the Morning Sentinel
Traveling back to old theater days, North's History of Augusta provides this tidbit: "Two or three creditable performances for a number of weeks were well patronized in 1819 in a barn at Hinckley Plains. The performers did well and the barn was well patronized. One of the performances earned money for the destitute poor of Hallowell. The sum of $57 was given to the overseer of the town."
A study of that time period reveals that Augusta residents had no interest in the theater, partly because of stern Puritan principals instilled by early settlers. Pioneer life also left no excess money or energy for such pleasures.
In 1829, however, the Boston Company came to the area with the feeling that people would appreciate a parade announcing its upcoming performance. An elephant, other animals, clowns and a music machine aroused interest.
Another year brought on more animals. North recorded in 1833 that these animals were on exhibit at the Dillingham Hotel. The Kennebec Journal observed "it was a fine treat for the student of Natural History."
http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.com/news/local/4445497.html
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