Full Title: National Intelligencer, Vol. XII. No. 1791 [Washington City] 31 October 1812.
WASHINGTON THEATRE
GRAND NEW EXHIBITION
Mr. and Mrs. Dominico, From Spain. Having never performed before in this city intend exhibiting on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, the following feats of
DANCING, LEAPING & VAULTING ON THE TIGHT & SLACK ROPE.
Tight rope 7 feet high, and 50 in length
Slack rope 15 feet high
Mr. Dominico respectfully informs the ladies and gentlemen of Washington, Georgetown, and their vicinages, that every exertion shall be used to render his performance entertaining. Each evening’s performance will consist of some new feats. Good Music will be provided.
TIGHT ROPE
Mr. Dominico will commence with country dances on the tight rope in all their steps and attitudes. He will place a tumbler on the rope, and stand on his head without assistance. He will perform an astonishing feat on the tight rope, by jumping over a ribbon, 5 feet high and lighting on the rope, followed with a grand feat of balancing. He will dance with a tumbler on his forehead, one in each hand, and pass with them through the feet of a chair, and perform many other surprising feats.
SLACK ROPE
The Slack Rope exercises will terminate by Mr. Dominico turning himself round with such velocity that his features cannot be distinguished. On the slack rope he will go through several feats which he hopes will produce general satisfaction.
The doors will open at six, performance at seven o’clock. Box one dollar, Pit 50 cents. Children half price.
Eighteenth-Century Reading Room 