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Will D. Harris booked two musical comedies for the theater to provide entertainment until headliner Mary Servoss finished her shows in New York in May to begin shows at the park theater in June.<ref name=":0" /> | Will D. Harris booked two musical comedies for the theater to provide entertainment until headliner Mary Servoss finished her shows in New York in May to begin shows at the park theater in June.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
The Ohio State University Strollers performed "Mrs. Gerringe's Necklace" | The Olentangy Theater hosted the Crestview Junior High School during its house-warming party on Thursday, May 3, 1917. Seventy-five cast members performed "Mr. Bob," a musical comedy, directed by Grant P. Ward and starring Louise Tuttle, Kathryn Nowel, Louise Dixon, Dorothy Williams, Hazel Riggle, Charles Vogel, Robert Shields, and Morton Bodfish. <ref>''Columbus Evening Dispatch''. 24 April 1917. Pg. 20.</ref> | ||
The Ohio State University Strollers performed "Mrs. Gerringe's Necklace" on May 4 and 5.<ref>"Humphry Pearson." Photo. ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch''. 22 April 1917. Pg. 58.</ref> | |||
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| Leadership | Joseph W. and Will J. Dusenbury a.k.a. Dusenbury Brothers The Olentangy Park Company Will D. Harris (operating lessee) |
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| Season | 29 |
| Band(s) | Burke's Military Band |
Olentangy Park's 29th season opened first on Sunday, April 29, 1917, for Sundays only and for daily operation on Sunday, May 27, 1917.[1] Burke's Military Band played every afternoon and evening throughout the season. The park's managers were J.W. and W.J. Dusenbury while Will D. Harris was the operating lessee of the park.[2]
One hundred ten to 160 men worked throughout the spring to clean up and prepare the park for its opening.[2]
Performances
Will D. Harris booked two musical comedies for the theater to provide entertainment until headliner Mary Servoss finished her shows in New York in May to begin shows at the park theater in June.[2]
The Olentangy Theater hosted the Crestview Junior High School during its house-warming party on Thursday, May 3, 1917. Seventy-five cast members performed "Mr. Bob," a musical comedy, directed by Grant P. Ward and starring Louise Tuttle, Kathryn Nowel, Louise Dixon, Dorothy Williams, Hazel Riggle, Charles Vogel, Robert Shields, and Morton Bodfish. [3]
The Ohio State University Strollers performed "Mrs. Gerringe's Necklace" on May 4 and 5.[4]