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''Main Article:'' [[Olentangy Park Casino and Theater]] | ''Main Article:'' [[Olentangy Park Casino and Theater]] | ||
The prices were the following: Night performances: 10 cents, 20 cents, and 30 cents ($3.47, $6.93, and $10.40 in 2022). Boxes: 50 cents ($17.33). Matinee performances: (10 cents, 15 cents, and 20 cents ($3.47, $5.20, and $6.93).<ref>Ad. ''Sunday Columbus Dispatch.'' 11 May 1902. Pg. 16.</ref> | |||
After the first week, the Olentangy Stock Company performed performances at the theater. The performers included Olive Oliver and Eugene Moore.<ref>Ad. ''Sunday Columbus Dispatch.'' 25 May 1902. Pg. 16.</ref> | After the first week, the Olentangy Stock Company performed performances at the theater. The performers included Olive Oliver and Eugene Moore.<ref>Ad. ''Sunday Columbus Dispatch.'' 25 May 1902. Pg. 16.</ref> | ||
The | The local Musicians Union fought with Manager Dusenbury over the theater's orchestra being non-union members.<ref>"Musicians in Arms." ''Tuesday Columbus Dispatch.'' 27 May 1902. Pg. 7.</ref> | ||
====Week of May 18 (Opening Week)==== | ====Week of May 18 (Opening Week)==== | ||
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| Leadership | Joseph W. Dusenbury The Olentangy Park Company |
|---|---|
| Stock Company | Olentangy Stock Company |
Olentangy Park opened for the 1902 season on Sunday, May 18, 1902.[1] The opening week presented a Grand Musical Festival, featuring Signor A. Liberati's Famous Military Band and Concert Company, assisted by opera singers, who performed twice daily.[2] Souvenir sheet music of some of Liberati's compositions were given to patrons. Patrons were invited to request performances for specific days ahead of time.[1] Manager Joseph W. Dusenbury said 23,000 people attended the opening Sunday.[3]
Harry DeMuth, of Lancaster, was re-engaged as the park's advertising agent.[4]
Trolley Power Issues on Opening Sunday
The trolley cars were used so much on that opening Sunday, that the feed wire connections burned out at Spring and High streets, visibly smoking until the power at the central station was turned off. This was caused by a break the Friday prior that disabled a large engine at the power plant. Even after working to repair, and eventually removing smaller engines to replace the large ones, materials were not available to do so in time. This cut the horsepower to a third of the strength it normally had to run the trolley cars. The break was fixed by noon the following Monday.[5]
Continued Pushback from Religious Groups
Religious groups including the North Congregational Church published resolutions about not approving of the park operating on Sundays. This is a continued effort ever since the theater opened in 1899.[6]
Lawsuits
In March 1902, the Olentangy Park Company sued John Field for $250 (around $8,660 in 2022) on a contract for $450 (around $15,600) for the program privilege during the season of 1899.[7] The judge ruled the park company should receive $174.25 (around $6,040) because Field already paid $100 ($3,465) and did not receive credit.[8]
Rides and Attractions
Theater and Stunt Performances
Main Article: Olentangy Park Casino and Theater
The prices were the following: Night performances: 10 cents, 20 cents, and 30 cents ($3.47, $6.93, and $10.40 in 2022). Boxes: 50 cents ($17.33). Matinee performances: (10 cents, 15 cents, and 20 cents ($3.47, $5.20, and $6.93).[9]
After the first week, the Olentangy Stock Company performed performances at the theater. The performers included Olive Oliver and Eugene Moore.[10]
The local Musicians Union fought with Manager Dusenbury over the theater's orchestra being non-union members.[11]
Week of May 18 (Opening Week)
Signor A. Liberati's Famous Military Band and Concert Company, assisted by opera singers, performed twice daily during opening week both outdoors and at the Theater.[2]
Week of May 26
The new stock company performed "The Charity Ball" by David Belasco, a comedy play.[12] The stock company started off rocky by starting an hour late and having too long of breaks between acts, forcing the orchestra to play as many as three songs while the stage was being set.[13]
Music
Signor A. Liberati's Famous Military Band and Concert Company, assisted by opera singers, performed twice daily during opening week.[2] The band consisted of 40 musicians and the opera singers included Signor Guillio Di Santis and Madame Cleopatra Vicini. Liberati was a cornet player as well as a leading band and orchestra leader.[14][1]
Activities
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Olentangy Park: Opening Week." Sunday Columbus Dispatch. 11 May 1902. Pg. 16.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Ad. Sunday Columbus Dispatch. 4 May 1902. Pg. 16.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park: Opening of the Season." Monday Columbus Dispatch. 19 May 1902. Pg. 9.
- ↑ "Brevities." Thursday Columbus Dispatch. 15 May 1902. Pg. 5.
- ↑ "Power Gave Out." Monday Columbus Dispatch. 19 May 1902. Pg. 5.
- ↑ "After Olentangy Park." Monday Columbus Dispatch. 26 May 1902. Pg. 7.
- ↑ "Brevities." Columbus Evening Dispatch. 24 March 1902. Pg. 7.
- ↑ "Justices' Court." Saturday Columbus Dispatch. 12 April 1902. Pg. 7.
- ↑ Ad. Sunday Columbus Dispatch. 11 May 1902. Pg. 16.
- ↑ Ad. Sunday Columbus Dispatch. 25 May 1902. Pg. 16.
- ↑ "Musicians in Arms." Tuesday Columbus Dispatch. 27 May 1902. Pg. 7.
- ↑ Ad. Saturday Columbus Dispatch. 24 May 1902. Pg. 9.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park: Charity Ball." Monday Columbus Dispatch. 26 May 1902. Pg. 9.
- ↑ "Olentangy Park." Monday Columbus Dispatch. 5 May 1902. Pg. 11.