PEOPLE'S THEATRE IN PHILADELPHIA.
The example of Miss Lilian Bayliss' famous " Old Vie if in London is to be followed in Philadelphia, where a repre- sentative group of citizens has undertaken to organize a Philadelphia People's Theatre where " people of moderate means can pay a low admission fee and witness the best plays and players. A corporation, to operate without the least financial profit has been formed, and has secured enabling legislation whereby it may take over from the City for ii nominal sum a site formerly used for gas tanks. Here it is proposed to erect, with the help of trade unions, civic bodies, and the citizens generally, both a theatre and assembly rooms for the use of " young men and women striving to develop artistic talents in painting, sculpture, music, and drama." The Committees prospectus remarks : We believe the young people primarily interested in athletics have been provided for in many ways, but this more serious group has not been recognized, and in our proposed recreation centre adequate facilities should be made for them." The Committee is avowedly influenced by admiration of the work of the Old Vic, and hopes to inspire Philadelphia with some of its splendid spirit.
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