Son of Julius & Grace (McKey) Balsar.
Charles Balsar, Actor, Is Dead
Leading Man of the Texas Grand Stock Co. Dies at Michigan Home
Charles Balsar, one of the best known stock actors who ever played in an El Paso theater, died on Jan. 23 at his old mother's home in Jackson, Mich. Balsar was the leading man of the old Leake Stock Co., which played in the Texas street theater and the old Bijou during the years of 1907-8. He was associated with Charles Ruggles, Beth Tate, Allen Dale, Dorothy Bernard, Eleanor Haber, Brenda Fowler and Mr. and Mrs. Wm Bernard. This company played one of the most successful seasons of stock ever seen in El Paso and all have been known as El Paso favorites since. Balsar was especially popular and at Christmastime of the season he played his dressing room was filled with flowers and presents from his friends in the city.
Balsar's biggest hit while in El Paso was in the part of ''Romeo," with Miss Haber playing "Juliet." Special scenery had been designed for this play and was the equal of any Shakespearean production seen here since, many theatergoers declared.
When the company disbanded the actors scattered. The Bernard family went to Los Angeles, where Miss Bernard afterward appeared in leading parts in a number of films. Chas. Ruggles also went to Los Angeles, where he became the coast favorite in comedy parts at the Los Angeles theaters, including the "Tick-Tock Man " He is now in Chicago. Miss Haber played a number of seasons in the east and appeared in some of the best known successes. She is on the Orpheum circuit. Beth Tate played later at the Winter Garden in New York and in vaudeville, doing clever character sketches. Her photograph appeared recently In "The Green Book." Allen Dale went to Mexico, became a ranchman and later returned here as assistant manager of the old "Wigwam”.
Mr. Balsar's father was a bookbinder for a number of years In Bloomington, Ind- and he frequently visited him there in summers when not playing; He was known as a quiet, handsome young man and one of the best students of parts in the country.
The Dramatic Mirror contained the following sketch of the dead actor, following the brief notice of his death:
"Charles Balsar's professional experience included many notable engagements. In addition to having been a member of the original New Theater company, he played a season with Mrs. Fiske in the Manhattan company, one season as Paul Sylvaine in a special company sent out by Harrison Grey Fiske; fifty weeks in a production of 'Romeo and Juliet,' and one season with John Mason in 'The 'Witching Hour.’
"Among the well known players with whom he has been associated are E.H. Sothern, Julia Marlowe, Annie Russell, Bertha Kalich, Grace George, Madame Nazimova and Rose Coghlan. He has also been leading man with first class stock organizations in many cities. He spent three seasons with the Orpheum Players In Philadelphia. His last appearance In New York was as leading man in 'What Is Love?” which was produced early in the season.
"Mr. Balsar was artictic, thorough, and adaptable in his work, and his quiet and gentlemanly personality made him appreciated socially.”
Charles Balsar, Actor, Is Dead
Leading Man of the Texas Grand Stock Co. Dies at Michigan Home
Charles Balsar, one of the best known stock actors who ever played in an El Paso theater, died on Jan. 23 at his old mother's home in Jackson, Mich. Balsar was the leading man of the old Leake Stock Co., which played in the Texas street theater and the old Bijou during the years of 1907-8. He was associated with Charles Ruggles, Beth Tate, Allen Dale, Dorothy Bernard, Eleanor Haber, Brenda Fowler and Mr. and Mrs. Wm Bernard. This company played one of the most successful seasons of stock ever seen in El Paso and all have been known as El Paso favorites since. Balsar was especially popular and at Christmastime of the season he played his dressing room was filled with flowers and presents from his friends in the city.
Balsar's biggest hit while in El Paso was in the part of ''Romeo," with Miss Haber playing "Juliet." Special scenery had been designed for this play and was the equal of any Shakespearean production seen here since, many theatergoers declared.
When the company disbanded the actors scattered. The Bernard family went to Los Angeles, where Miss Bernard afterward appeared in leading parts in a number of films. Chas. Ruggles also went to Los Angeles, where he became the coast favorite in comedy parts at the Los Angeles theaters, including the "Tick-Tock Man " He is now in Chicago. Miss Haber played a number of seasons in the east and appeared in some of the best known successes. She is on the Orpheum circuit. Beth Tate played later at the Winter Garden in New York and in vaudeville, doing clever character sketches. Her photograph appeared recently In "The Green Book." Allen Dale went to Mexico, became a ranchman and later returned here as assistant manager of the old "Wigwam”.
Mr. Balsar's father was a bookbinder for a number of years In Bloomington, Ind- and he frequently visited him there in summers when not playing; He was known as a quiet, handsome young man and one of the best students of parts in the country.
The Dramatic Mirror contained the following sketch of the dead actor, following the brief notice of his death:
"Charles Balsar's professional experience included many notable engagements. In addition to having been a member of the original New Theater company, he played a season with Mrs. Fiske in the Manhattan company, one season as Paul Sylvaine in a special company sent out by Harrison Grey Fiske; fifty weeks in a production of 'Romeo and Juliet,' and one season with John Mason in 'The 'Witching Hour.’
"Among the well known players with whom he has been associated are E.H. Sothern, Julia Marlowe, Annie Russell, Bertha Kalich, Grace George, Madame Nazimova and Rose Coghlan. He has also been leading man with first class stock organizations in many cities. He spent three seasons with the Orpheum Players In Philadelphia. His last appearance In New York was as leading man in 'What Is Love?” which was produced early in the season.
"Mr. Balsar was artictic, thorough, and adaptable in his work, and his quiet and gentlemanly personality made him appreciated socially.”
Son of Julius & Grace (McKey) Balsar.
Charles Balsar, Actor, Is Dead
Leading Man of the Texas Grand Stock Co. Dies at Michigan Home
Charles Balsar, one of the best known stock actors who ever played in an El Paso theater, died on Jan. 23 at his old mother's home in Jackson, Mich. Balsar was the leading man of the old Leake Stock Co., which played in the Texas street theater and the old Bijou during the years of 1907-8. He was associated with Charles Ruggles, Beth Tate, Allen Dale, Dorothy Bernard, Eleanor Haber, Brenda Fowler and Mr. and Mrs. Wm Bernard. This company played one of the most successful seasons of stock ever seen in El Paso and all have been known as El Paso favorites since. Balsar was especially popular and at Christmastime of the season he played his dressing room was filled with flowers and presents from his friends in the city.
Balsar's biggest hit while in El Paso was in the part of ''Romeo," with Miss Haber playing "Juliet." Special scenery had been designed for this play and was the equal of any Shakespearean production seen here since, many theatergoers declared.
When the company disbanded the actors scattered. The Bernard family went to Los Angeles, where Miss Bernard afterward appeared in leading parts in a number of films. Chas. Ruggles also went to Los Angeles, where he became the coast favorite in comedy parts at the Los Angeles theaters, including the "Tick-Tock Man " He is now in Chicago. Miss Haber played a number of seasons in the east and appeared in some of the best known successes. She is on the Orpheum circuit. Beth Tate played later at the Winter Garden in New York and in vaudeville, doing clever character sketches. Her photograph appeared recently In "The Green Book." Allen Dale went to Mexico, became a ranchman and later returned here as assistant manager of the old "Wigwam”.
Mr. Balsar's father was a bookbinder for a number of years In Bloomington, Ind- and he frequently visited him there in summers when not playing; He was known as a quiet, handsome young man and one of the best students of parts in the country.
The Dramatic Mirror contained the following sketch of the dead actor, following the brief notice of his death:
"Charles Balsar's professional experience included many notable engagements. In addition to having been a member of the original New Theater company, he played a season with Mrs. Fiske in the Manhattan company, one season as Paul Sylvaine in a special company sent out by Harrison Grey Fiske; fifty weeks in a production of 'Romeo and Juliet,' and one season with John Mason in 'The 'Witching Hour.’
"Among the well known players with whom he has been associated are E.H. Sothern, Julia Marlowe, Annie Russell, Bertha Kalich, Grace George, Madame Nazimova and Rose Coghlan. He has also been leading man with first class stock organizations in many cities. He spent three seasons with the Orpheum Players In Philadelphia. His last appearance In New York was as leading man in 'What Is Love?” which was produced early in the season.
"Mr. Balsar was artictic, thorough, and adaptable in his work, and his quiet and gentlemanly personality made him appreciated socially.”
Charles Balsar, Actor, Is Dead
Leading Man of the Texas Grand Stock Co. Dies at Michigan Home
Charles Balsar, one of the best known stock actors who ever played in an El Paso theater, died on Jan. 23 at his old mother's home in Jackson, Mich. Balsar was the leading man of the old Leake Stock Co., which played in the Texas street theater and the old Bijou during the years of 1907-8. He was associated with Charles Ruggles, Beth Tate, Allen Dale, Dorothy Bernard, Eleanor Haber, Brenda Fowler and Mr. and Mrs. Wm Bernard. This company played one of the most successful seasons of stock ever seen in El Paso and all have been known as El Paso favorites since. Balsar was especially popular and at Christmastime of the season he played his dressing room was filled with flowers and presents from his friends in the city.
Balsar's biggest hit while in El Paso was in the part of ''Romeo," with Miss Haber playing "Juliet." Special scenery had been designed for this play and was the equal of any Shakespearean production seen here since, many theatergoers declared.
When the company disbanded the actors scattered. The Bernard family went to Los Angeles, where Miss Bernard afterward appeared in leading parts in a number of films. Chas. Ruggles also went to Los Angeles, where he became the coast favorite in comedy parts at the Los Angeles theaters, including the "Tick-Tock Man " He is now in Chicago. Miss Haber played a number of seasons in the east and appeared in some of the best known successes. She is on the Orpheum circuit. Beth Tate played later at the Winter Garden in New York and in vaudeville, doing clever character sketches. Her photograph appeared recently In "The Green Book." Allen Dale went to Mexico, became a ranchman and later returned here as assistant manager of the old "Wigwam”.
Mr. Balsar's father was a bookbinder for a number of years In Bloomington, Ind- and he frequently visited him there in summers when not playing; He was known as a quiet, handsome young man and one of the best students of parts in the country.
The Dramatic Mirror contained the following sketch of the dead actor, following the brief notice of his death:
"Charles Balsar's professional experience included many notable engagements. In addition to having been a member of the original New Theater company, he played a season with Mrs. Fiske in the Manhattan company, one season as Paul Sylvaine in a special company sent out by Harrison Grey Fiske; fifty weeks in a production of 'Romeo and Juliet,' and one season with John Mason in 'The 'Witching Hour.’
"Among the well known players with whom he has been associated are E.H. Sothern, Julia Marlowe, Annie Russell, Bertha Kalich, Grace George, Madame Nazimova and Rose Coghlan. He has also been leading man with first class stock organizations in many cities. He spent three seasons with the Orpheum Players In Philadelphia. His last appearance In New York was as leading man in 'What Is Love?” which was produced early in the season.
"Mr. Balsar was artictic, thorough, and adaptable in his work, and his quiet and gentlemanly personality made him appreciated socially.”
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Charles was a leading man with Jesse Bonstelle in stock.
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