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August 8, 1818
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Theater announcement promoting the evening's performances of Shakespeare's 'Merchant of Venice,' highlighting strong casting including Mr. Finn as Shylock, Mr. Woodin as Bassanio, Mr. Jefferson as Gratiano, and Mr. Blisset as Launcelot, followed by Moliere's 'The Anatomist' with Mr. Blisset as Le Medicin.
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COMMUNICATION.
The lovers of the Drama are likely to be gratified by the representations of this evening. That celebrated play of the "Merchant of Venice," so admirably drawn by the master pen of Shakespeare, to arouse the sensibilities of an audience, and excite, in all their force, hope, fear, pity, indignation, abhorrence, and the various other feelings of the heart, has a fair chance of being well performed, from the manner in which the different characters are cast. Shylock, we understand, was, on the English stage, considered Mr. Finn's best part. Mr. Woodin Bassanio, and Mr. Jefferson in Gratiano, cannot fail to give satisfaction; whilst Launcelot, under the management of Mr. Blisset, must draw forth mirth, if merriment have not deserted us.
The Anatomist, or Sham Doctor, is a translation of the Crispin Medicin of Moliere; and the part of Le Medicin, which is to be performed by Mr. Blisset, is one of the most humorous of that excellent and eccentric writer.
M.
The lovers of the Drama are likely to be gratified by the representations of this evening. That celebrated play of the "Merchant of Venice," so admirably drawn by the master pen of Shakespeare, to arouse the sensibilities of an audience, and excite, in all their force, hope, fear, pity, indignation, abhorrence, and the various other feelings of the heart, has a fair chance of being well performed, from the manner in which the different characters are cast. Shylock, we understand, was, on the English stage, considered Mr. Finn's best part. Mr. Woodin Bassanio, and Mr. Jefferson in Gratiano, cannot fail to give satisfaction; whilst Launcelot, under the management of Mr. Blisset, must draw forth mirth, if merriment have not deserted us.
The Anatomist, or Sham Doctor, is a translation of the Crispin Medicin of Moliere; and the part of Le Medicin, which is to be performed by Mr. Blisset, is one of the most humorous of that excellent and eccentric writer.
M.
What sub-type of article is it?
Theater Announcement
What keywords are associated?
Merchant Of Venice
Shakespeare
Shylock
The Anatomist
Moliere
Theater Performance
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Finn
Mr. Woodin
Mr. Jefferson
Mr. Blisset
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Key Persons
Mr. Finn
Mr. Woodin
Mr. Jefferson
Mr. Blisset
Event Date
This Evening
Story Details
Promotion of performances of 'Merchant of Venice' with praised casting for Shylock, Bassanio, Gratiano, and Launcelot, and 'The Anatomist' featuring a humorous role by Mr. Blisset.