The Milton Aborn Operatic Companies

              The MILTON ABORN Operatic CompaniesAvailable for Chautauqua and Lyceum Courses
Hansel and Gretel

Barkley as Gretel

Hansel and Gretel

French as Witch

Hansel and Gretel

Tewksbury as Hansel

Bohemian Girl

Trebbis as Thaddeus

A WORD FROM MR. ABORN TO CHAUTAUQUA, LYCEUM AND CONCERT MANAGERS

A PRODUCER of opera endeavoring to establish, and maintain ideals of education and of usefulness which will result in permanent benefit to his audience must entertain a double purpose. First, to offer to his audience an attraction which will afford the public every opportunity for entertainment and education; second, to exercise, not only among his immediate audience but as far a field as possible, an influence making toward a fuller and more just appreciation of opera. No better way than the Chautauqua or Lyceum can be found to satisfy the universal
desire for opera. There is scarcely any entertainment offered more conducive to close attention and give your clientele an operatic production worthy of the high calling Chautauqua and Lyceum stands for? It has taken determination and deep study to overcome many obstacles which presented themselves in order to put the operas I am offering in suitable form so that they might be presented artistically with such facilities as Chautauqua and Lyceum platforms afford and also to meet the high musical standard desired and expected by patrons of the Chautauqua and Lyceum courses. The grand operas as I have them arranged for production, to be sung without a chorus, is not experimental with me. I have produced them and know that they meet with special favor with the public. By my plan a considerable production expense is eliminated‐an item well worth considering and one, I am sure, will be appreciated by the different managements. The question then for the different managements to decide is, where are the greatest returns for the money invested in the different courses to be had, and in making your selection there is only this basis for judgement, namely: the standard of the production and the results obtained.  With a standard of high excellence maintained satisfactory and artistic results are readily obtained.  My past record as a producer of opera is an open book and on of which I am exceedingly proud.  For this reason I would not at this late day offer to you or the public anything which might in any way smack of the inferior.  If any of my productions interest you, I pledge you my word that every company has been selected and rehearsed personally by me and that they go to you handsomely costumed, ready for your first engagement and with my guaarantee as to their singing and acting ability.

MILTON ABORN

Il Trovatore

Moberg as Azucena

Cavalleria Rusticana

Valbuenna as Snatuzza

Tales of Hoffman

Korb as Olympia

Madama Butterfly

Welsh as Butterfly

A WORD ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF OPERA

The aim of the school is to educate singers who desire to make a serious study of opera and to give to the singers of this country the same opportunity for such preparation here as formerly made a European trip necessary. With what measure of success the school has met is evidenced by the fact teat the Metropolitan, Chicago, San Carlo  and other opera companies number among their members student of this school. On the Chautauqua and Lyceum platforms also many Aborn students may be heard. The course of instruction has been systematized so the student may become proficient in any number of roles and have the actual have the actual performance of their roles with a complete cast. Public trial appearances designed for the pupils required facilities which only a specially constructed building could offer, and so the Aborn Miniature was designed and constructed under Mr. Aborn's personal  supervision. The theatre has a commodious stage all equipped with scenery and with modern electrical and mechanical effects. The faculty has been engaged because of their extensive experience and thorough qualifications in just this line of work. They are conductors of long experience and of high repute and the stage amd dramatic directors arc of equal prominence. Every student enrolled lit the school has the personal attention and supervision of Mr. Aborn. Every public performance of the school by the students is conducted with all the discipline, precision and detail of a professional performance. Entrance to the Aborn School may he made at any time and the student's term begins with the first lesson.


Balcony Scene form Romeo and Juliet

Hoffman as JulietPremmac as Romeo

Pagliacci

Gates as Nedda

Aida

Bullard as Aida

Carmen

Hierapolis as Escamillo

La Boheme

Norton as Mimi

IN addition to offering companies singing either grand or light opera, I find pleasure in being able to offer also the following concert companies for your consideration.

MILTON ABORN OPERATIC OCTETTESoprano, Tenor, Contralto, Baritone, Flute, Violin, Cello, Piano.MILTON ABORN OPERATIC SEXTETTE Soprano, Tenor, Contralto, Baritone, Bass, Piano.MILTON ABORN MIXED QUINTETTE Soprano, Tenor, Contralto, Bass, Piano.MILTON ABORN INSTRUMENTAL QUARTETTECello, Violin, Flute, Piano.MILTON ABORN GRAND OPERA TRIO Soprano, Tenor, Piano.MILTON ABORN OBLIGATO TRIOColoratura Soprano, Flute, Harp.

Kitchen Scene from Martha

Battle as LionelHarrison as Lady HarrietLenzer as PlunketBradley as Nancy

Mikado

Shimozumi as Yum Yum

Mikado

Sisson as Nanki Poo

Faust 

Parker as Marguertie

Faust

Smith as Siebel

COMMUNITY OR HOME TALENT PRODUCTIONS

ARRANGEMENTS may be made with this office for the production of opera in cities where it is desired to use local talent. The production may be made under the auspices of choral societies or any body of people organized for the promotion of opera and musical affairs. These community or home talent operatic performances may be given entirely, cast and chorus, by the local singers or a cast may be sent and the local singers would form the chorus. In either case a dramatic director to stage the production would be sent on after the music of the opera has been thoroughly rehearsed by the local director. This method of producing opera has proved very successful and has been the means of crating an unusual amount of interest in local musical affairs.

Gingerbread Scene from Hansel & Gretel

Goodwyn as GretelFein as WitchBradford as Hansel

LIGHT OPERAS

IN offering a list of light operas available for Lyceum or the Chautauqua, strict attention has been paid as to the character of the story told as well as the popularity of the music. All the operas here listed should be presented with a chorus, the chorus however can be limited to a minimum of twelve.


Koko and the Three Little MaidsMikado

Meyer as KokoBrown as Yum YumFalk as Peep BoSolis as Pitti Sing

Fair SceneBohemian Girl

Ameer, TheBabes in Toyland Babette Beggar Student, TheBillee TaylorBlack Cloaks, TheBlack Hussar, TheBohemian Girl, TheBrian Boru Chimes of Normandy, TheChinese Honeymoon, ADolly VardenDorothyFatinitzaFencing Master, TheFlorodoraFortune Teller, TheFra DiavoloGirofle GiroflaGolden Butterfly, TheGondoliers, TheHighwayman, TheIolantheMadcap Princess, AMerry War, The Mikado, TheMlle. ModistePatiencePaul JonesPinaforePirates of Penzance, ThePrincess ChicRed FeatherRed Mill, TheRobin HoodRuddygoreSerenade, TheSergeant KittySinging Girl, TheSpring Maid, TheSultan of Sulu, TheTrial by Jury Wizard of the Nile, TheWonderlandYankee Consul, TheChocolate Soldier, TheEl CapitanErminieGeisha, ThePearl of Pekin, TheRunaway Girl, ASan ToyBalkan Princess, TheFlorabellaLilac Domino, TheOnly Girl, ThePrincess PatAlone at LastBohemian Girl Her Soldier Boy

GRAND OPERAS

IN presenting the following list of grand operas it is my purpose to show the number of artists actually required for the production. It will be noticed that no chorus is used as the continuity of the opera can be maintained by the cast alone. Every opera listed has been given publicly under my direction to the entire satisfaction and I may say enthusiastic reception of both public and press. All operas are to be given in costume and with dramatic action which brings the performance up to a standard traditionally correct in every detail. In addition to the cast as given, a pianist must be added to furnish the accompaniment.

FAUST 6 roles sung by 5 peopleRIGOLETTO7 roles sung by 5 peopleLUCIA6 roles sung by 6 peopleCAVALLERIA5 roles sung by 5 peoplePAGLIACCI5 roles sung by 4 peopleTALES OF HOFFMAN10 roles sang by 6 peopleTROVATORE6 roles sung by 6 peopleAIDA 7 roles sung by 6 peopleCARMEN10 roles sung by 9 peopleMARTHA5 roles sung by 4 peopleFRA DIAVOLO7 roles sung by 7 peopleMARITANA 9 roles sung by 6 peopleROMEO & JULIET8 roles sung by 6 peopleHANSEL & GRETEL7 roles sung by 5 peopleJEWELS OF THE MADONNA5 roles sung by 4 peopleLOUISE5 roles sung by 4 peopleSECRET OF SUZANNE3 roles sung by 3 peopleBARBER OF SEVILLE8 roles sung by 6 peopleBOHEMIAN GIRL8 roles sung by 6 peopleCHIMES OF NORMANDY8 roles sung by 6 peopleLOHENGRIN6 roles sung by 6 peopleMIGNON7 roles sung by 6 peopleTHAIS6 roles sung by 5 peopleTRAVIATA7 roles sung by 5 people

Quartette Act IIIRigoletto

Nadworney as MaddelenaPranski as DukeBellini as GildaHerapolis as RigolettoMorrison as Pianist

Valentine's ReturnFaust

Bossi as SiebelEricson as ValentineGates as MarguertieTrebbis as FaustRemington as Mephistopheles

Finale Act II Fortune Teller

Information regarding any of the activities or attractions set forth in this announcement may be had by addressingMILTON ABORN137 West 38th Street New York, N. Y.

The Aborn Miniature Theatre