Here are some exclusive pics taken backstage at Don Giovanni:

A view of the stage which is basically a big white box (a blank canvas, if you will) that showcases the drama of the opera.

A view from backstage showing one of the entrances to the stage and lighting.  Light plays an important role in this production.

Masks and guns on the prop table.

Candelabras lined up on a prop table.

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One of our Don Ottavios, our very own Vale Rideout took some beautiful photos in rehearsal the other day and I’d like to share them with you.  More are available on our Flickr as well.  Enjoy!

Rehearsals have started for our production of Otello (January 22-25) and I want to give you a first hand look at the rehearsal process.

Musical rehearsals have ended – this is where the singers rehearse just with Maestro Aprea and work out the musical aspects of the show.  Staging rehearsals have started – this is where the singers work with the director and Maestro Aprea to physically stage the show.

First the director (here is our director Bernard Uzan) talks to the cast about the scene that they are about to stage:

Then, he works with the cast and shows them where to go on the stage:

Then, the singers practice the directions they have just been giving while singing the music:

All of these rehearsals are accompanied by piano – in this case our Assistant Conductor & Chorus Master Greg Ritchey is playing:

Stay tuned for more exclusive rehearsal photos from Otello!

NOVEMBER 13-22

Nov. 14 – 8am-1pm: West Palm Beach GreenMarket

Nov. 15 – 2pm: The Great Poochini Story Hour

Nov. 17 – 6-8pm: Opera Talk & Reception

Nov. 19: Opera @ Old School, Old School Square

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