The Works of the Late Aaron Hill, Esq Volume 1; Consisting of Letters on Various Subjects, and of Original Poems, Moral and Facetious, with an Essay on the Art of Acting (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1753 Excerpt: ... nion, I should not, as things stand, were I a patentee, so much as wish for the return of the deserters: --I would rather bend my thoughts on hewing, in the strongest lights, the power of the company, as it stands at present;--or, at most, with addition of one good man, and one good woman, actor. Variety of entertainment will do every thing: --An old Play, never acted in man's memory, tho' of universal and established reputation, may be got up, in as short a time as it requires to revive (as it is falsely call'd) a Play, that is upon the stock of all the acting companies. And these, by the aid of new and spirited (yet not at all expensive) entertainments, added to them, viz, . Farces, Pantomimes, and Comic Operas, would infallibly draw audiences so long, that, when their runs are over, they may be succeeded by still more and different new ones.--And, please but to imagine the effect of having it observed, by the town, that, while the other companies act, all, but the same set of Plays, the audiences, at DruryLane, are sure to meet with novelty, and what can be seen at none of the other Theatres. I HAVE.no design, no interest, in what I say.--I am only a sincere and hearty friend to you, and to your company; because I hate the baseness of a wretch, who would have screened himself behind the curtain, and destroyed a benefit, which he had sold so dearly.--If, therefore, my assistance can be serviceable, you may command it freely, and as a friend should give it; void of any thoughts of interest, or advantage whatever. From Christmas, 'till the middle of March, I shall be pretty much at leisure; and, if I am not too officious in proposing it, should think that time agreeably passed, m waiting on you, as often as you judge proper, to consult and regulate a plan, wh...