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tune to witness his previous efforts, having, doubtless, already
done so),—whilst the latter will enable him to triumph over
all difficulties in the shape of “ getting up,” or “ mounting,”
(generally such sad up-hill work with non-professionals!) As
descriptive placards, in the Elizabethan style, will supply the
place of scenery, and no * appointments” need be cared about,
beyond those requisite for rehearsals (which are never kept),
the pieces may be got up literally regardless of expense (if we
except the preliminary three-and-sixpence for prompt copy):
And it is hoped the general lightness of the productions will
admit of their being supported (or borne) without taxing the
entire strength of the company.

 
  
 

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