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Performance of the Chicago Greek Troupe Crowned with Success--Comments of the City Press

Greek Star, Dec. 21, 1906

Young Greeks of Chicago, devotees of the dramatic art, who recently organized the first Greek troupe in Chicago, presented the popular play, "Esme e Tourkopoula" (Esme the (Turkish) Girl) at Turner Hall last Sunday. The performance was acclaimed by Chicago newspapers as a brilliant success. Practically all the press commented very favorably, and in flattering terms described the naturalness of the young Greeks, whose acting was pleasing and realistic.

"Orpheus" is the name of the Greek troupe, and true to tradition, these young Chicago Greeks have the power, as Orpheus had, of charming even inanimate objects with their lyres.

In response to numerous requests the performance will be repeated next Sunday at Hull House so that the crowds of people who wish to see this popular drama 2may have an opportunity to do so.

The troupe intends to present in the immediate future another play, "Sklava" (The Slave Girl), for the benefit of the national defense fund of Greece.

Announcements of the production will soon be published.

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