Unsophisticated, the props and scenery rarely consisted of more than a stage and a piano. The lessee of the venue would often stand by the stage, calling out when each act should finish in an attempt to maximise the evening's revenue.
The presentation was uncomplicated, with minimal props and scenery, typically confined to a simple stage and a piano. The lessee of the venue would usually stand near the stage, calling for each performance to conclude so as to boost revenue from the evening's events.