Image source: National Library of Israel

This advertisement for the Thalia Theater in the Bowery district of New York City was published in the Yiddish newspaper Forverts on October 13, 1901. It describes the upcoming week of performances by actress Keni Liptzin (read more about her in the Jewish Women’s Archive), and indicates how readers can get tickets.

Translation:

Only 7 performances at the Thalia Theater.

Madam
K. Liptzin
at the
Thalia Theater

Shabbos matinee, the 12th October,
Madam Liptzin plays for the first time this season in the big
drama by Jacob Gordin written especially for her,
The Slaughter.

Sunday matinee, the 13th October,
The second appearance of Madam K. Liptzin in
Jacob Gordin’s big drama written especially for her,
The Oath.

New! New! New!
Friday evening the 18th, Shabbos evening the 19th, and Sunday evening the 20th October, 1901,
Will be produced on the big stage of the Thalia Theater
For the first time the new artwork
The Bastard
or, Lucrezia Borgia.
A historical drama in 4 acts by Victor Hugo, reworked for the Yiddish theatre by Jacob Gordin especially for Madam K. Liptzin.
Produced by the great artist David Kessler,
Music by Mr. Brody, dance by Prof. Baraban.
The role of the Bastard, a 20 year old, played by Mme K. Liptzin.

Shabbos matinee, the 19th of October,
Madam K. Liptzin and Herr David Kessler in
Rachel and Leah.

Sunday matinee, the 20th of October,
Mirele Efros.

Tickets for all performances can be found at the box office of the Thalia Theater.