Wednesday, September 12, 2007
To stage an opera, a repertory company hires a ship
csmonitor.com: "In most productions of Puccini's maritime opera 'Il Tabarro,' you do not see a seagull swoop down and mysteriously levitate its way across the stage. Nor do you find singers shifting their balance as a commuter ferry rushes by. But those are the chances you take when you stage Puccini on the deck of an oil tanker."
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barges seem to be a trend. first Mabou Mines now Vertical Player Repertory. all in the same month.
This is too cool. I can't even begin to fathom the sound support needed to overcome the natural obstacles presented by a venue like this. Not to mention precautionary safety concerns and other issues. Opera is a beast to begin with for singers and technicians alike -- apparently some designer thought it needed an extra challenge. I am curious as to how the fight choreographer over came the challenges mentioned in the article to preserve the safety of all involved in the fights.
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