This, perhaps, is one of the hardest tasks in an amateur organization,
but the company must possess, as in a legitimate theater, its leading
man, leading lady, walking gent, walking lady, responsible man, utility
soubrette, to whom belongs the female comedy parts, (the soubrette
is often called the “chamber-maid,” as her parts usually are of that
sort), low comedian, juvenile man, juvenile lady, etc., and to these
the stage manager should assign the parts coming _in their line only_.
Order should be strictly enforced.
Allow no grumbling for better parts--make it a thorough business
organization.
In this way only can a creditable performance be brought about.
You may, if you choose, give a dance after the performance, and send
your audience home well pleased with the night’s entertainment.
With strict adherence to the things set down in this work, I have no
doubt but that from the latent talent in private circles, may yet
spring up actors and actresses who shall be a credit to that mimic
world, that mirror of nature--the stage.