This fascinating book is a record of the Albany stage from the late 18th century to the late 19th century, including biographical sketches of prominent actors and actresses of the era. Henry P. Phelps provides insight into the workings of the Albany theater scene, including how plays were produced and the challenges actors faced on and off the stage. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of American theater. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.