Performers at the Marlinton Opera House

 

The sources provide a glimpse into the entertainment offerings at the Marlinton Opera House, mentioning several performers and productions that graced its stage. However, the sources do not offer a comprehensive or chronologically organized list of all performers who appeared there.

• Ada Sharp: Ada Sharp, originally from Slatyfork, performed a recital at the opera house around 1914. She had graduated from Wesleyan College and later studied at the Greeley Institute in Boston. Ada also acted in plays with Roy Rogers, who had a home act.
• Guy Bratton, Madame Butterfly (performer), and Paul Overholt: The sources mention a production of the opera "Madame Butterfly" that featured Guy Bratton and Paul Overholt.
• Fanny Overholt: Fanny Overholt starred in "So Long Mary," another play staged at the opera house.
• Alice Moore, Nancy Currence, and Warren Springs: These individuals participated in a production of "Pied Piper of Hamlin" around 1916.
• French Moore, Hull Yeager, Clair Haught, Fred Hobert, Lula and Rita Herold, Hazel Shrout, and Clay Sharp: These individuals were all involved in an unnamed play at the opera house, possibly around the same time as the "Pied Piper of Hamlin" production. Their performances impressed Betty Clay Sharp, who compared the actors to characters from a storybook.
• The Pickfords (Mary, Jack, and Lottie): The first movie shown at the Marlinton Opera House was "The Diamond From the Sky", starring the three Pickford siblings.

These examples offer a glimpse into the variety of performances that took place at the Marlinton Opera House. The inclusion of both local and professional talent suggests that the opera house served as a platform for both community-based productions and touring companies, enriching the cultural landscape of Marlinton.

Remember, the sources provide only fragments of information about the opera house's history, and it's likely that many other performers graced its stage.