The Russian Light Opera in opening their fifth season to-day a week have the gratifying announcement to make that Orlovskaya and Valin, popular Shanghai favourites, now are associated with Bitner and Rosen in executive capacities. During the 2935 season Orlovskaya and Valin were the outstanding artistes of the company and contributed in no small measure to the success of the Russian Light Opera, Having returned from a tour of India, they intend identifying themselves for the current season with this well established group of players.
Playing on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, October 14, 16 and 17, the company will present Kalman's "Countess Maritza." Others in the cast are, besides Orlovskaya, Valin ind Rosen, A. Slobodsky, T. Nevskaya and B. Bodrostin, while V. Volsky. is directing the ballet. Scenery by Sofronoff.
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