ACTORMANAGER

Actor-manager: translation

The tradition of theleading actorwho ran his own touring company was a long-standing one in England, but less prevalent in the United States, although star actors certainly preferred to keep control over casting, rehearsal discipline, bookings, and salaries rather than leaving those decisions entirely toagentsand company managers. WhenEdwin BoothandLawrence Barretttoured together as costars in 1887-1889, Barrett took on the management function in addition to playing opposite Booth.