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Domestic News
March 29, 1817
The Telescope
Warren, Bristol County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
An audience in Charleston rioted over a dispute between actors Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Hollman, destroying chandeliers, lamps, bannisters, benches, and windows in the theater, sparing only the scenery, on March 13.
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Extract of a letter from Charleston, March 13.
“The Theatre, with the exception of the scenery, was nearly destroyed last evening by the audience. You have seen in the papers a dispute between Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Hollman.... After the play began, the audience cried 'Caldwell or no play' When Mr. H. came forward, & declared Mr. C. should never play again on that stage. On this, he was pelted with oranges and hissed off the stage, when they broke the three chandeliers, and all the lamps in the body of the house, & bannisters, benches and windows."
Bost. Pal.
“The Theatre, with the exception of the scenery, was nearly destroyed last evening by the audience. You have seen in the papers a dispute between Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Hollman.... After the play began, the audience cried 'Caldwell or no play' When Mr. H. came forward, & declared Mr. C. should never play again on that stage. On this, he was pelted with oranges and hissed off the stage, when they broke the three chandeliers, and all the lamps in the body of the house, & bannisters, benches and windows."
Bost. Pal.
What sub-type of article is it?
Riot Or Protest
Social Event
What keywords are associated?
Charleston Theater Riot
Caldwell Hollman Dispute
Audience Destruction
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Caldwell
Mr. Hollman
Where did it happen?
Charleston
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Charleston
Event Date
March 13
Key Persons
Mr. Caldwell
Mr. Hollman
Outcome
theatre nearly destroyed except scenery; chandeliers, lamps, bannisters, benches, and windows broken; no injuries mentioned
Event Details
Audience rioted during play due to dispute between Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Hollman; cried 'Caldwell or no play'; pelted Mr. H. with oranges, hissed him off stage after his declaration; proceeded to break fixtures and furniture