Bland as Madelon
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Bland as Madelon
MARIA THERESA BLAND (nee Romanzini) Italian-Jewish actress/ singer from age 4; in the travesti role of Madelon in George Colmans The surrender of Calais 1792
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1769 1792 1838 Bland Jewish Maria Role Singer Surrender Theresa Madelon Travesti
EDITORS COMMENTS
Maria Theresa Bland, born Maria Theresa Romanzini in 1769, was an Italian-Jewish actress and singer who made her stage debut as a child prodigy at the age of four. By the time she took on the travesti role of Madelon in George Colman's The Surrender of Calais in 1792, she had already established a successful career in London's theatrical scene. The Surrender of Calais was a historical play that recounted the events leading up to the English surrender of the city to the French during the Seven Years' War. In the production, Bland portrayed Madelon, a character who disguised herself as a man to infiltrate the enemy camp and gather intelligence. The travesti role, which required Bland to cross-dress and perform as a man, was a daring and innovative choice for a female actor of the time. Bland's portrayal of Madelon was a critical and commercial success. Her vocal abilities as a singer were also showcased in the production, adding an extra layer of depth to her performance. The role solidified her reputation as a versatile and talented performer, and she continued to captivate audiences with her acting and singing for decades to come. This photograph, taken in 1838, captures Bland in her iconic role as Madelon. The image offers a glimpse into the past, providing a visual representation of the remarkable career of this groundbreaking Italian-Jewish actress and singer. Despite the passage of time, Bland's legacy as a trailblazer in the world of theatre endures, inspiring future generations of performers to push boundaries and defy expectations.
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