Poster, Theater

Color poster for theatrical productions at Whitney's Grand Opera House, Friday, August 13, 1880. The text of the poster is as follows:

"Whitney's
Grand Opera House
Friday Eve., Aug. 13, '80

Grand Complimentary Testimonial to Mr.
Lloyd
Brezee
Tendered to him by the popular organization, the
Detroit
Light Infantry
On Which Occasion
Mr. Brezee will appear as 'Elliott Grey'
In Lester Wallack's beautiful Romantic Drama in 5 acts, entitled

ROSEDALE
Or, the Rifle Ball.

Additional interest will be given to the occasion by the debut of
Miss Mae Clark
Of this City, who, during the past year has been the pupil of eminent Dramatic Tutors in N.Y.

Through the courtesy of Mr. Wm. M. Conner, Manager for John McCullough, the eminent Artist,
John A. Lane
Will appear as his original creation, 'Mathew Leigh.'

The Popular Members of John McCullough's Company, Messrs.
W.A. McConnell
and
Harry C. Barton
Together with the leading Amateur Actors of the City, who will also assist.

W.A. McConnell will manage the stage and direct the performance. His long and thorough acquaintance with the Drama assures most satisfactory results."

The cast of the play is then listed, followed by a listing of prices, along with the instructions "Seats reserved without extra charge on and after Tuesday, August 10, at C.J. Whitney's Music Store."

The poster was printed by the Post and Tribune Job Printing Co., located at 42 Larned St. West, Detroit.