THE D'OYLY CARTE OPERA COMPANY

Kate Sass (1893)

[Born Chelsea 9 May 1856, died Lewisham 29 Oct 1939]

Kate Sass was born Harriett Emma Kate Sasse. A contralto chorister and understudy, she filled in for Kate Talby with D'Oyly Carte Opera Company "E" on tour as Katisha in The Mikado in September 1893. It appears to have been her only role with the D'Oyly Carte organization. She had earlier sung supporting roles on tour with Sydney Leslie and Arthur Rousbey's opera companies.

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