The Wasp — 1879 — page 381: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This page consists primarily of theater reviews and criticism rather than political cartoons. The small decorative header illustration shows theatrical masks/drama imagery. The text discusses various San Francisco theatrical productions and performers, including reviews of: - A play at a local theater featuring the Colville company - "The Passion" - a large-scale drama being produced in Germany - References to performances by actors like Charles Goodwin and Herman's performers The reviews are written with satirical commentary typical of *The Wasp*'s style, critiquing both the quality of performances and the pretensions of San Francisco's theater scene. The tone suggests mild mockery of local theatrical ambitions and actors' abilities, though specific political satire is absent from this particular page.