812 St 76* Rival Tenants PRACTICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRIVATE THEATRICALS By W„ D. EMERSON. Author of “A\Country Romance,” “The Unknown Rival.” “Hum- ble Pie,” etc. Price, 25 cents. Here is a practical hand-book, describing in detail all the ac- cessories, properties, scenes and apparatus necessary for an ama- teur production. In addition to the descriptions in words, every- thing is clearly shown in the numerous pictures, more than one- hundred being inserted in the book. No such useful book has ever been offered to the amateur players of any country. CONTENTS. Chapter I. Introductory Remarks. Chapter II. Stage, How to Make, etc. j.n drawing-rooms or parlors, with sliding or hinged doors. In a single large room. The Curtain; how to attach it, and raise it, etc. Chapter III. Arrangement of Scenery. How to hang it; Drapery, tormentors, wings, borders, drops. Chapter IV. Box Scenes. Center door pieces, plain wings, door wings, return pieces, etc. Chapter V. How to Light the Stage. Oil, gas and electric lights. Footlights, Sidelights, Reflectors. How to darken the stage, etc. Chapter YI. Stage Effects. Wind, Rain, Thunder, Break- ing Glass, Falling Buildings, Snow, Water, Waves, Cascades, Passing Trains, Lightning, Chimes, Sound of Horses’ Hoofs, Shots. Chapter VII. Scene Painting. Chapter VIII. A Word to the Property Man. Chapter IX. To the Stage Manager. Chapter X. The Business Manager. ^ Address Orders to ^HE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY, CHICAGO. (RIVAL TENANTS. ^By GJE^>. L. STOUT. ARRANGED By O H A R L E S WHITE, AUTHOR OP 0* Magic Penny, ” “ Jolly Millers,” “ Vilikens and Dinah,” “ The Coopers,” “ Old Dad's Cabin,” “Rival Lovers,” “ Sham Doctor,” “ United States Mail,” “ Mazeppa,” “Uncle Jeff,” “Mischievous Nigger,” “Portrait Painter,” “Black Shoemaker,” “Hop of Fashion,” “The Wreck,” “ Mystic Spell,” “Black Statue,” “ Quack Doctor,” “ Sam's Courtship,” “ Thieves at the Mill,” “Black Chemist,” “Daguerreotypes,” “Stupid Servant,” “Storming the Fort,” “Guide to the Stage,” “Going for the Cup,” “Policy Player,” “The Ghost,” “Damon and Pythias,” “Malicious Trespass,” “Vegetable Man,” “Fisherman's Luck,” “Musical Chowder,” “ The Draft,” “Casket of Fun,” “White's Black Wit,” “Burlesque Circus ,” “Black Menagerie,” “Skating Carnival,” “Trip by Rail,” “Jealous Darkey,” “ Musician , Blower and Dancer,” “Bummers' Hall,” “Peep at Barnum's ,” “Nigger Encamp- ment,” u Black Ey'd William,” “A Lucky Job,” “Dr. Possum's Lecture,” “Streets of New York,” “ The Recruiting Office,” etc., etc. FIRST PERFORMED AT THE HOWARD ATHENEUM, BOSTON, MARCH 14, 1870. TO WHICH ARE ADDED. A DESCRIPTION OP THE COSTUMES — CAST OP THE CHARACTERS — ENTRANCES AND EXITS — RELATIVE POSITIONS OF THE PERFORMERS ON THE STAGE, AND THE WHOLE OF THE STAGE BUSINESS. -A' , ■ . <■»»»■» — Chicago and New York THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY. Entered according to Act of Congress, in tlie year 1874, by Robert M. De Witt, in the office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington. 2 RIVAL TENANTS. CAST OF CHARACTERS . Howard Atheneum, Boston , 1870. Mr. Ditimus, i j Mr. H. Bloodgood Mr. Staple, ) TenaTlts > j , .Mr. John Wild Landlord, Mr. A. J. Leavitt Agent, r . „ . Mr. G. L. Stout TIME OF PLAYING-TWENTY MINUTER SCENERY. Scene 1 . — An old kitchen or plain chamber, with door in each flat. A practical window in centre. R. u. E. Door. & 3? ft — !••••!- Window. / R. 2 E. 1 II I 11 / Old Furniture. R. 1 E Door. l. u. E. gg & \ \ I I n I I L. 2 E. 11 _ \ Old Furniture. \ L. 1 E. / R. C. L. C. L. Orchestra. COSTUMES. Mr. Ditimus. — Old plantation style of costume. Mr. Staple. — Extravagant Negro costume, old style. Landlord. — Modern costume. Agent. — Modern costume. N. B. — The Landlord and Agent can appear either in white or black face. PROPERTIES. Two blank Rent Receipts; four Bank Bills; Candle and Candlestick; Matches; Paper bottom Pan or Salver; cracked Plate; two loaded Pistols; two live Cats ; thirty or forty stuffed Cats; Pitchfork; small piece of Carpet, the size of a Pocket Handkerchief ; an old narrow Mattress or Bed; Every de- cription of old broken Furniture and used-up Kitchen Utensils. RIVAL TENANTS ^\Z, Scene T. — An old Kitchen or Plain Chamber with Door in each Flat and practical Window in centre. (Enter Landlord l. d. f., looking about.) I wonder Low much longer it will be before I get a tenant. By George, 1 don’t get enough out of this property to keep it in repair. I’ve had it in the hands of a couple of agents for three months ; it strikes me that they don’t try very hard to let it. Mr. Ditimus (looks in the door and walks in; bows). I see a bill on dis place to let, is you de landlord ? Landlord. Yes, sir. Ditimus. How much is it? Landlord. Nine dollars a month. Ditimus. Putty high, ain’t it? Landlord. No, sir; I think it very cheap. Ditimus. Well, it might be for the house and lot. Landlord. What do you mean ? Ditimus. I mean business ; I ain’t got time to fool, either. Landlord. Are you looking for apartments ? Ditimus. I’ve been house hunting for a week. Landlord. Where are you living now ? Ditimus. Down in Doughnut lane. Landlord. Why don’t you stay there ? Ditimus. Because I can’t sleep nights. Landlord. Why not? Ditimus. It’s the largest cat district in the country; they’ve got a musical academy with thirty thousand scholars in it, and they sing a grand chorus four nights every week, commencing at eleven, closing at four in the morning ; the other three nights they have woodshed serenades ; the early part of the evenings they all go out on picnics, and upset ash pans and garbage kettles ; in fact, they are never quiet — garden duetts and area courtship is perpetual. Landlord. Well, I’m happy to say that you won’t have any annoyance round here from that tribe, because the neighbors keep shooting them and they are cunning enough to stay away. Ditimus. Well, I’m right glad of that, I work hard all day and feel like sleep when I go to bed. What is de lowest rent you will take ? Landlord. Do you want the whole room ? Ditimus. Yes; I don’t like to cut my carpet, and I can take a few boarders on dat side. Landlord. Well, I’ll let you have it the first month for five dollars a month in advance. Ditimus. That is all this room? Landlord. Yes. 4 RIVAL TENANTS. Ditimus. I suppose you’ll put in a nice door and vestibule (pointing), for that one looks pretty well played out ; a stained glass dome light would look a little better than that shutter scuttle up there. Is dar any hot and cold water, or bath tub ? I don’t see any gas fixtures. Landlord. Oh, my dear sir, I won’t spend a cent on the premises ; it don’t pay. Ditimus. How is it about cooking? You can go a nice Beebe range. Landlord. There’s no place to put it. Ditimus. Oh, yes, put it on do roof, den dat will carry away all the smell of the victuals. Landlord. Dis nigger is too high toned for me. Well, what do you say; do you want the place or not? Ditimus. I’ll take it. Landlord. Give me your money. Ditimus. Give me your receipt. Landlord. I’ve got one already in my pocket. (He takes the money and gives receipt) Ditimus. When can I move in ? Landlord. Any time you like — right away. Ditimus. Where will I get the keys ? Landlord. I don’t know; never had any; good day. (Exits d. f.) Ditimus. Well, I’ll go home, pack up and move in right away. (Exits D. F.) Enter Agent and Mr. Staple r. d. f. The Agent is showing Staple the place. Agent. There you are, just as nice rooms as you can find anywhere. A crazy man hung himself here last winter, that is the reason why the place has not been rented sooner; we’ve put the rent down very low just on that account, and could have let it two or three times to Senators and Congressmen, but the owner is very particular and wants first class references. Staple. I can give you de best of references from a first class house, whar I’ve been for five years. Agent. What’s the name of the firm ? Staple. Keno & Co. Agent. Are they large dealers ? Staple. Yes, dey do a big trade, dev have to work all night sometimes. Agent. Indeed, what do they sell mostly ? Staple. Pasteboard cards and buttons. Agent. Well, I guess you’re all right; how many have you in family? Staple. Myself, my wife, two cats and a Poll parrot. Say, what you goin ; to charge for de rent? Agent. The rent, usually, has been fifteen dollars a month, but I'll let you have it the first mouth for five dollars, payable in advance, and if I find you a good reliable man I’ll give you a forty years’ lease. Staple. All right, I’ll take it; it don’t leak, does it? Agent. Only when it rains hard. Staple. When can I move in ? Agent. Right away if you like. Staple. When will you have the papers ready ? Agent. I’ve got them now; show me your money. Staple. Oh, yes, the rent (hands him Jive). I want a receipt. Agent. Certainly, here it is. (Pulls out receipt; gives it.) Now, sir, the RIVAL TENANTS. premises are yours, and you have got the Agent’s receipt for the rent you have paid ; you can move in at once and no one can stop you ; good day. (Exits D. F.) Staple. I’m already packed up and it’s a nice day ; I’ll move in here right away ; I only got one load and I can carry it myself. (Exits r. d. f.) Enter Ditimus l. d. f. with heaps of rubbish in his arms , consisting of broken chairs , pans, kettles , and destroyed household material of most every de- scription ; small piece of carpet , size of a, handkerchief He throws down the first armful R., and goes out for more. (Exit l. d.) Enter Staple r. d. f. with heaps of rubbish in the way of old worn out broken furniture , piece of stovepipe , etc. ; he goes to throw it down R. ; stops. Staple. Hallo, what’s that ? I guess the last family ain’t moved out yet (and throws his furniture down l). Enter Ditimus l. d. f. with another load of rubbish; looks at the first heap l. Ditimus. That don’t look like my stuff ; there’s two loads of furniture here and I only brought one. Staple. Yes, dat’s so, and you better go out with the other one. Ditimus (throws down his load l. among Staple’s stuff). Say, how is this ; who are you ? Staple. I’ll soon let you know; I am the tenant here; this place belongs to me; I hired it to-day and paid my money. Ditimus. Oh, no, that won’t do, I hired this place myself. Staple. When? Ditimus. To-day, and paid my good money for it, and can show my receipt, too. Staple. So can I. Ditimus. Who did you hire the house from ? Staple. I hired it from the agent. Who let the place to you ? Ditimus. Why, the landlord, to be sure, and there’s his receipt (show- ing it), and I want you to move out quick, do you hear ? Staple. Well, you’ll have a good time to get me out of my own house. ( Goes up to the L. heap and begins to assort his stuff from the pile , and throws over wrong pieces by mistake. Ditimus throws them back again to l. They both wrangle and come near fighting. After cooling down ) — Ditimus. Say, I’ll tell you what to do, and we can both live here snug and comfortable. You have got a receipt, so have I, and I got the best right, for I hired of the owner, the landlord himself ; now, you give me five dollars and I’ll be your landlord, and I’ll give you my receipt for it, ten no body can put us out. Staple. Well, if I hire your part how much more room do I get ? Ditimus. You get half; I wasn’t going to let you have an)’. Staple. Well, there’s five dollars; give me your receipt. How is we goin’ to divide the room ? Ditimus. Why, make a line down de middle ; you take one side and I’ll take de other. Staple (begins to make a line down c., after they each hunt up their goods from the heaps and throw them over to each other as they are recognized. Con- versation during this is short , ad lib. ; after the division of goods they go to bed.) 6 RIVAL TENANTS. Ditimus. Say, have you got a piece of candle ? I got a candlestick. Staple. Yes, but I can’t sleep with a light. Ditimus. Well, I can’t sleep without one, and I’m afraid of thieves: there ain’t any locks or bolts on a door or shutter in the house. (Staple passes the candle , Ditimus lights it , and lets it burn in the centre of stage, between them; they say good night to each other; goodnight. A live cat i> let loose from either side 2 d entrance , and will run across stage; this frightens them both ; Staple throws any missile and hits the candle , which puts it out. Ditimus. If that wasn’t a cat I hope to holler ; that landlord said there wasn’t any cats around here. (Somebody in the wing imitates the singing noise of cats; Ditimus imagines he sees one near the R. c. of stage and crawls on his hands and knees for it. Staple thinks that Ditimus is a large cat , and crawls cautiously near R. c. of stage to get him , having a cracked plate in his hand to smash him ; in their creeping they both imitate cats squalling , and talk to each other.) Ditimus. Mary Ann, can I come over in your yard ? Mew ! Staple. Mow, wow; I’m mad at you. Ditimus. Oh, ain’t you ashamed ? (At this they have crawled close together , feel each other's heads , and Staple smashes the plate over Ditimus’ head; they instantly recognize their great mistake , say a few words ad lib., then lay down to bed again. A profile cat appears at the window — a working cat is better if it can be made — at which time the noise and sound of cats is kept up by some one in wings. Ditimus sees it, takes aim with his pistol , so does Staple — they both fire at same time at the cat in window , after which thirty or forty more stuffed cats fall from the flies , during which time the scene closes. Finish. Three New Plays HANDICAPPED; Or, A RACING ROMANCE. An Original Comedy in Two Acts. By SALLIE TOLER. Three male, eight female characters. The Reverend Theoph- ilus Stiggs, who provokes as much laughter as the minister in “ The Private Secretary,” and Edward Thurston, a young man with a taste for fast horses, have exchanged coats by mistake and the complications arising from their mistaken identity in consequence are most ludicrous. The school-room scene allows the introduction of specialties, and is as funny as anything in De Wolf Hopper’s “ Dr. Syntax.” Easily staged and costumed, it is within the range of any amateur company. Time of play- ing, one hour. PRICE, 15 CENTS. THE MATCH BOX. An Original Comedy in Two Acts. By ALICE GALE WOODBURY. Five male, four female characters. A most amusing little comedy in which the strategy of the major and the young doctor defeat the advanced ideas of the “New Woman,” and the young surgeon’s skill finds ample reward. Scene, one in- terior. Costumes modern. Time of playing, one hour. PRICK, 15 CENTS. DANCING ATTENDANCE. A Comedietta in One Act. By HENRY L. WILLIAMS. Thr-rr male, one female, characters. A charming little come» dietta. The part of Dolly Rymple, known as Mistress Dorothy, the principal dancer at the King’s Theatre, gives an exceptional opportunity for a graceful dancer, while Gilbert Trivett, the blacksmith poet ; Sir Pungent Pimpernell, the fop, and Nick Sop, the village cobbler and toper, are all well-drawn characters and give equal opportunities for clever work. An exceptionally good piece for amateurs, being easily arranged and extremely effective. Scenery, one rural English out-door scene. Costumes, English of the eighteenth century. Time of playing, one hour. PRICE, 15 CENTS. Single copies sent, postpaid, to any address, on receipt of price. Just Published SHANNON BOYS. A ROMANTIC IRISH DRAMA IN THREE ACTS, BY JAMI$S EfURKE, JR. Ten male, four female characters. An intensely interesting play v full of strong situations and striking characters, admirably adapted for amateurs. /Affords opportun^y ? \or th/lntroduction of Irish melodies, songs and choruses. Scenery easily' arranged, consisting of plain cottage interior ; exterior of military barracks ; a country road ; a wood and mountain scene ; and .a stylish^jdrawing-room. Costumes — English military and civilian, of the'present day, Time of playing, two hours. * v 9 < Price, 2^C£nt$, W— i SYNOPSIS OF EVENTS. 1 t AU 1 4j 0 r Mu r Home of one of the Shannon boys— ‘q £ 9 e ould b’y fly away wid Phil 0 — The new landlord — “Any insult filing you I love you?' 5 — Sergeant Swift — Molly’s answer — Nolan tells the latest news — A basket of eggs — “ You’re an insolent cur ’’-^hex^nce — Sir Richard presents a medal — The missing letter — “You wjfl be court-martialed and shot ” — Tableau. ACT II. The road to Limerick — “Who goes t% *e ? ”— Shannon boys to the rescue — Phil escapes — “We musj take, him dead or alive ”— His meeting with Molly — Sir Richard eng&} £s a footman — Appearances must be kept up — The footman keepfe'f^s eyes and ears open— “ Oh, the scoundrels ! ” — Rescue of Molly — TaMeau. ACT M I t Reception at Col. Dixon’s— Hj is warned — ?* Oh, no you won’t, Capt. Forbes ! ”^The footmr , discloses his identity — “ What farce is this?” — The captain shown to Be a villain — “ I was there, you see!” — Surrenders his sword and die'i by his own hand — Tableau- Molly’s home— “ Three cheers for Phil Swift and his bride !*’ — Col. Dixon’s acknowledgments— Phil’s promotion — Chimes and dance Copies sent, postpaid,J;o any address on receipt of price. HAQEMAN’S MAKE UP BOOK, By MAURICE HAGEMAN. in thorof “What Became of Parker,” “Prof. Robinson,” “Hector,” “Mi* Mulcahy," “The First Kiss,” “By Telephone,” “To Bent,” eto. Price, 25 cents. The Importance of an effective m^ke-up : s becoming more apparent to the professional actor every year, but hitherto there has been no book on the subject describing the modern methods and at the same time covering all branches of the art. This want has now been filled. Mr. Hageman has had an experience of twenty years as actor and stage-manager, and his well-known literary ability has enabled him tc put the knowledge so gained into shape to.be of use to others. The book is r n encyclopaedia of the art of making up. Every branch of the subject is exhaustively treated, and few questions can ^e asked by professional or amateur hat oannot oe answered by this admira- We hand-book. It is not only tL best nake-up book ever published, but it not likely to be superseded by any ot. r. It is absolutely indispensable jo every ambitious actor. X)N ENTS. Chapter I. General Remarks Chapter II. Grease=Paints, \ heir origin components and use. Chapter III. The Make-up F . < Base ’aints, Mirrors, Face Powder and Puff, Exora Cream, Rouge, Lie c C. or. Grenadine, Blue for the Eyelids, Brilliantine for the Hair. No Put T , Wig Paste, Mascaro, Crape Hair Spirit Gum, Scissors, Artists’ St s. Cold Cream, Cocoa Butter, Recipes for Cold Cream. Chapter IV. Preliminaries b e Making up; the Straight Make-up and how to remove it. Chapter V. Remarks to Ladies. Lie lid Creams. Rouge, Lips, Eyebrows Eyelashes, Character Roles, Jewt ry, R- uoving Make-up, Chapter VI. Juveniles. Straight Juvenile Make-up, Society Men Young Men in 111 Health, with Rt l Wigs, Rococo Make-up, Hands, Wrists Chapter VII. Adults, Middle vged, and Old Men. Ordinary Type of Manhood, Lining Colors, Wrink , Rouge, Sickly and Healthy Old Ag^ Ruddy Complexions. Chapter VIII. Comedy and laracter Make=ups. Comedy Effects, Wigs, Beards, Eyebrows, Noses, Li] Pallor of Death. Chapter IX. The Human Feature Th Mouth and Lips, the Eyes and Eyelids, the Nose, the Chin, the Ear he Teeth. Chapter X. Other Exposed Parts the Human Anatomy. Chapter XI. Wigs, Beards, ft mustaches, and Eyebrows. Choosing a Wig, Powdering the Hair, Dime’ sions for Wigs, Wig Bands, Bald Wigs, Ladies’ Wigs, Beards on Wire, on Jauze, Crape Hair, Wool, Beards for Tramps, Moustaches, Eyebrows. Chapter XII. Distinctive and T 'ditional Characteristics. North American Indians, New England Fa Hoosiers, Southerners, Politicians. Cowboys, Miners, Quakers, Tram ; oles, Mulatoes, Quadroons, Octo- roons, Negroes, Soldiers during Wai diers during Peace, Scouts, Path- finders, Puritans, Early Dutch Settler .nglishmen, Scotchmen, Irishmen, Frenchmen, Italians, Spaniards, Portuguese, South Americans, Scandina- vians, Germans, Hollanders, Hungarians, Gipsies, Russians, Turks, Arabs Moors, Caffirs, Ab.vssinians, Hindoos, Malays, Chinese, Japanese, Clowns ap' Jtatuary, Hebrews, Drunkards, Lunatics, Idiots, Misers, Rogues. Address Orders to THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY, ^HICAQO, ILLINOIS. PLAYS. B EING the largest theatrical booksellers in the United States, we keep in stock the mosl complete and best assorted lines of plays and entertainment books to be found in this country We can supply any play or book pub iished. We have issued a 144-page catalogue of the best 1500 plays and entertainment books published in the U. S. and England. It con tains a full description of each play, giving number of characters, time of playing, scenery costumes, etc. This catalogue will be sent fret on application. The plays described are suitable for am ateurs and professionals, and nearly all of then may be performed free of royalty. Persons in terested in dramatic books should examine ou: catalogue before ordering elsewhere. The Dramatic Publishing Company. CHICAGO. UNIVERSITY OP ILUNOIS-URBANA Dll 2 045787816