The Wasp — 1895 — page 1013: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page features theatrical reviews and photographs rather than political cartoons. It covers stage productions at San Francisco theaters circa early 1900s, including: - A Baldwin Theater production of "Cleopatra" starring Lillian Lewis (photo, top right) - Commentary on Robert Downing's performances at the California Theater - Discussion of De Wolf Hopper's appearance in "Wang" at the Baldwin The photographs show actresses in period costume. The text praises Lewis's performance as Cleopatra and notes that the production features elaborate scenery and "tableaux vivant" (living pictures—a popular theatrical effect of the era). This appears to be entertainment journalism rather than satire—The Wasp simply reviewing local theater offerings for its readers.