The important thing to her was that she was getting a vast amount of stage experience, and as she was a quick "study" she had no difficulty in taking on a new role at a day's notice.
Lavinia remained with Huddy's until she had all the devices of the stage at her finger's ends.

In a way theatrical training was easier then than now.

Acting was largely a question of tradition.

What Betterton, Wilks, Barton Booth, Mrs.Bracegirdle, Mrs.Barry, Mrs.Oldfield did others had to do.

Audiences expected certain characters to be represented in a certain way and were slow to accept "new readings." Comedy, however, had more latitude than tragedy, and as comedy was Lavinia's line her winsome face and pleasing smile and her melodious voice were always welcome, and when she had a "singing" part she brought down the house.
Of course the life was hard--especially when the share of the receipts which fell to the minor members was small--but it was full of variety and sometimes of excitement.