Legacy and Influence
By the late 19th century, Morgan was famous for being a dramatic reader with a naturalistic style, a style that was unusual at the time. From 1880-1883, Morgan worked with the Redpath Lyceum Bureau and traveled with them to numerous large cities, such as NYC and Boston, where they would put on shows. In 1884, Morgan then joined the New Chicago Opera house Conservatory, where she began to focus on teaching drama. Although her productions were on a small scale, often being limited to the Conservatory stage, Morgan was known for her sophisticated choice of plays. In addition to the popular plays of the time, she put on adaptations of Shakespearean tragedies, classic Greek tragedies and contemporary poetry among others. In addition, she was the first to put on an American production of Shaw's Caesar and Cleopatra, with an all-female cast.
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