CAYVAN, GEORGIA

(1858-1906)

Born in Bath, Maine, Cayvan began her career as a reader on lyceum programs throughout the New England states. In 1879, she made her musical stage debut inH.M.S. Pinaforewith the Boston Ideals and herlegitimatedebut a month later, 10 April, inSketches in india, also at the Boston Theatre. Her New York debut came a year later at theMadison Square Theatrewhen she played Dolly Hutton inHazel Kirke. She moved into the title role in 1881 and toured with the company for two seasons. In 1882, she originated the role of Liza inThe White Slave, and there followed a long succession of heroines, including the title role inMay Blossom(1884). She played the female comic inSweet Lavenderin 1888 and in its 1893 revival.