In a message dated 3/2/2003 8:46:54 PM Eastern Standard Time, Jandbill@aol.com writes: > Hi, > I am searching for anyinfo about an old KC theater. In a newspaper article > of > 1915, Mattie Collins obtained employment as one of the Ollo girls in the > old > Coliseum Theater. Does anyone have any info? > Thanks, > Jackie > Jackie, I can't address your question directly, but would comment that "ollo" was probably meant to be "olio." In the theater entertainment lexicon of the day, olio referred to little variety acts that were performed between major acts or presentations in vaudeville or burlesque shows. Regards, Ted Snediker