For five years Weber was a repertory and stock actress. After short stint as a soubrette in the farce comedy "Zig-Zag" for a Chicago-based touring company, Weber resigned as it "proved too superficial for her altruistic aims". In 1904, Weber joined the road company of "Why Girls Leave Home", where she became "a musical comedy "prima donna" and melodrama heroine". Weber received "promising reviews" for her performance; for example, "The Boston Globe" wrote in September 1904 that she "sang two very pretty songs very effectively and won considerable applause".