All Things Theatre/Opera

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When your asked to “Light the Grand, make it look pretty”

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Going green! Film projects are a new way of the operatic arts in this house.

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I want to learn more about opera. Where do i start?

What part of Opera are you interested in? Singing? Tech?

There are so many places to start for both. I know when I started getting into Opera I took a lot of time just looking into the many Opera Houses/Companies around the country and world. That led me to see the different repertoires that companies we’re doing, then that led me to research different shows.

You quickly learn that there are a lot of similar shows which I would say are the “people favorites” your Butterfly’s, your Bohème’s those bring in the money in most places.

Moving forward Opera is just bigger. After seeing regular theatre, nothing beats the grandiose, gigantic sets of Opera.

Then of course it’s all about the music, right. I can still remember the first time I worked on an Opera. (The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein at the Santa Fe Opera) hearing the tune of the Orchesta and the first downbeat was like magic, I had chills and I was hooked to the industry.

I’m sure I could go on. If you have specific interests I am happy to follow up! If there’s something I don’t know, I’m happy to find the answer!

Thanks!

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Opera is looking a little “different” lately

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Practical Screen Usage.

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Making things that will help singers sing during Covid-19. We’ll see how it goes!

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“Mary Stuart”

Lighting and projection design by Andrew Garvis

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Taxidermy, Black Crumb, and 600 Live flame candles. Saul Opend Friday!

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Soft Good Inventory at the Opera. 94 and Partly Cloudy. (Feels Like 10,000% Humidity). Gotta love Houston.

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And to the warehouse it goes

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Getting Don Giovanni ready for the stage tomorrows Piano Tech. Show looks great, and tracking projections are awesome!

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Just another day at the office!

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Setting up for Concert of Arias at the Cullen Theatre.

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Turn time at the Wortham.

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Starting on my new venture. Because I am TD’ing now I don’t get to design as much. So I need a new way to be artistic. Gonna try this out!

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When your print bed is “Auto Level” but it’s not really level... one has to improvise!

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Director: I want the band onstage and I want to see them.

 Sound/Lighting/Scenic/Costume Designers:

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Every time