The Wasp — 1895 — page 627: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page is primarily **theatre criticism and reviews**, not political satire. It discusses San Francisco theatrical productions from what appears to be the 1880s-90s. The content covers: - Amateur actors performing Shakespeare at Stockton - The Mechanics' Institute production at Columbia Theater - A new company's triple bill featuring Maurice Barrymore's "A Man of the World" - Rose Coghlan performing in "Twelfth Night" (her portrait is shown) - George Broderick, described as a famous bass singer in the Tivoli Opera Company (portrait included) - Mille. Lilly Ortiz, performing "mysterious and puzzling feats" including psycho-hypnotism at the Orpheum - The Frawley company's engagement The satire is light, focusing on theatrical gossip and performance quality rather than political commentary.