Amalie Fries

Amalie Fries (1823–1887) was a stage actor and singer active in Bohemia. [1]

Her origin is not known. She performed in Bohemia in a travelling theater company from 1839.

She was engaged at the Estates Theatre in Prague in 1846-1887, where she belonged to the theatre's star attractions. She was known for her roles as a heroine and confidant within comedy and farce. She was described as hard working, dutiful, and beautiful and was a popular actor.

She was not only an actor but also a singer. She was regarded as a more able singer than an actor and was often engaged to perform as a singer when the theater offered singing roles. Few other actors that the Estates Theatre were engaged for as many years as she.

References

  1. Ferdinand Břetislav Mikovec. Pražská Thálie kolem 1850, eds. J Ludvová – H. Pinkerová, Praha 2010


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