In the spring of 1855, the German Reeds presented the first performance of "Miss P. Horton's Illustrative Gatherings," musical theatre performances usually consisting of one or two brief comic operas designed for a minimal number of characters and performed with either the piano and harmonium or a small ensemble of musicians.
During the spring of 1855, the German Reeds brought to life the first staging of "Miss P. Horton's Illustrative Gatherings," a type of musical theatre performance that usually consists of one or two short comedic operas with a small cast and minimal accompaniment, often featuring piano and harmonium or a small ensemble.