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"Barber of Seville" production, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1955

Description:
Santa Monica Civic Opera singers portraying Basilio (standing) and Bartolo (seated) in, "The Barber of Seville." The singers wear 18th century Spanish clothing and are surrounded by a stage set recreating a room in an affluent home. The set, painted with decorative paneled walls and a faux fireplace, is also decorated with end tables, chairs, and candelabras. The conductor and pianist are visible from the orchestra pit. Performed at John Adams Junior High School, Santa Monica.
Date:
December 1955
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Barber of Seville" production, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1955

"Barber of Seville" production, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1955

Description:
Santa Monica Civic Opera singer performing as Count Almaviva in "The Barber of Seville." The singer (and those playing musicians in the background) wears 18th century Spanish clothing. Painted backdrops and scenery recreate a public square outside of Bartolo’s home. Here, the Count stands below a balcony and serenades Rosina (not seen). A pianist is visible below in the orchestra pit. Performed at John Adams Junior High School, Santa Monica.
Date:
December 1955
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Barber of Seville" production, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1955

"Barber of Seville" production, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1955

Description:
Santa Monica Civic Opera singers performing in, "The Barber of Seville." The singers, wearing 18th century Spanish clothing, portray (left to right) Rosina, Berta, Count Almavida (dressed as a soldier), Figaro (behind him), Bartolo and Basilio. A group of soldiers stand in the background. The players are surrounded by a stage set recreating a room in Bartolo’s home. The set, painted with decorative paneled walls and a faux fireplace, is also decorated with end tables, chairs, a curtained window and candelabras. A pianist is visible from the orchestra pit. Performed at John Adams Junior High School, Santa Monica.
Date:
December 1955
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Barber of Seville" production, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1955

"Barber of Seville" production with Natalie Garrotto, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1955

Description:
Santa Monica Civic Opera singers performing in "The Barber of Seville." The singers, wearing 18th century Spanish clothing, portray Count Almavida (dressed as a soldier), Bartolo, and Rosina (portrayed by Natalie Garrotto). The players are surrounded by a stage set recreating a room in Bartolo’s home. The set, painted with decorative paneled walls and a faux fireplace, is also decorated with end tables, chairs, a curtained window and candelabras. A pianist is visible from the orchestra pit. Performed at John Adams Junior High School, Santa Monica.
Date:
December 1955
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Barber of Seville" production with Natalie Garrotto, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1955

"Bohème" production, Act 1, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

Description:
Two singers performing in a production of Giacomo Puccini’s opera, La Bohème. The singers, in period costume, portray Rodolfo and Mimi. The painted backdrop and set props recreate an attic apartment in Paris, while windows painted with snow-covered panes suggest the winter season outdoors. Props include a table set with bottles, glasses, a quill pen and ink. Chairs, a market basket, wall painting and easel complete the set. Microphones and an amplifier can be viewed at the stage’s edge, while a piano player and violinists are visible in the orchestra pit at foreground. Performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
June 1955
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Bohème" production, Act 1, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

"Bohème" production, Act 1, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

Description:
Four opera singers performing in a production of Giacomo Puccini’s, La Bohème. The men (wearing period costumes) portray Schaunard (a musician), Colline (a philosopher), Marcello (a painter) and Rodolfo (a writer). They stand center stage surrounding a table set with candles and a bottle of wine. Schaunard stands on a chair. The painted backdrop and set props recreate their shared attic apartment, including a wood-burning stove, a market basket next to the table, a wall painting, and an easel propped near the window - painted here with snow-covered panes to suggest the winter season outdoors. Microphones and an amplifier can be viewed at the stage’s edge, while a piano player, cellist, and violinists are visible in the orchestra pit at foreground. Performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
June 1955
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Bohème" production, Act 1, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

"Bohème" production, Act 2, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

Description:
Opera singers performing in a production of Giacomo Puccini’s, La Bohème. The cast, in period costume, take up the stage. Barbara Ludwig, in the role of Musetta, performs center-stage. A man likely portraying Alcindoro sits to her left and watches. The remaining characters watch from a table at stage left. A painted backdrop and set props recreate the Café Momus and adjoining buildings. The exterior set also includes a table and chairs (the table set with bottles and glasses), hanging lanterns, and a poster advertising “livres-musique.” Microphones and an amplifier can be viewed at the stage’s edge; the entire stage, orchestra pit and rows of audience members viewed from balcony. Performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
June 1955
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Bohème" production, Act 2, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

"Bohème" production, Act 2, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

Description:
Opera singers performing in a production of Giacomo Puccini’s, La Bohème. The cast, in period costume, take up the stage. Several children sit or kneel while adult cast members mill about. A singer portraying Rodolfo holds the arm and sings to Mimi (June Moss). The painted backdrop and set props recreate the Café Momus and adjoining buildings. The exterior set also includes a table and chairs (the table set with bottles and glasses), hanging lanterns, and a poster advertising “livres-musique.” Microphones and an amplifier can be viewed at the stage’s edge, while a piano player and violinists are visible in the orchestra pit at foreground. Performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
June 1955
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Bohème" production, Act 2, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

"Bohème" production, Act 3, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

Description:
Opera singers in a production of Giacomo Puccini’s, La Bohème. One male dressed as an officer stands at a gate while six women in peasant dress stand in line. The set is comprised of two building facades, a tree, park bench and gates leading into the city of Paris. Behind this, a painted backdrop depicts snow-covered trees. Piano player and three musicians viewed in the orchestra pit at foreground. Performed by the Santa Monica Civic Opera at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
June 1955
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Bohème" production, Act 3, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

"Bohème" production, Act 3, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

Description:
Two opera singers in a production of Giacomo Puccini’s, La Bohème. Mimi (portrayed by June Moss) and a singer portraying Marcello wear period costumes and stand downstage under a spotlight. The set is comprised of two building facades, a tree, park bench and gates leading into the city of Paris. Behind this, a painted backdrop depicts snow-covered trees. View of the stage and orchestra pit from balcony. Performed by the Santa Monica Civic Opera at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
June 1955
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Bohème" production, Act 3, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

"Bohème" production, Act 4, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

Description:
Six opera singers performing in a production of Giacomo Puccini’s, La Bohème. The four men and two women perform in period costume. Singers portraying Colline and Marcello direct their attention to Musetta (portrayed by Barbara Ludwig), while singers portraying Schaunard and Rodolfo stand and kneel beside the character of Mimi (June Moss) sitting up in bed. The painted backdrop and set props recreate an attic apartment in Paris, while windows painted with snow-covered panes suggest the winter season outdoors. Props include a wood-burning stove, a table and chairs, a market basket, and a painting on the wall. An easel stands near the window. Microphones and an amplifier can be viewed at the stage’s edge, while a piano player and violinists are visible in the orchestra pit at foreground. Performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
June 1955
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Bohème" production, Act 4, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

"Bohème" production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

Description:
Singers in a Santa Monica Civic Opera production of Giacomo Puccini’s, La Bohème, perform in period costumes. Singers in the roles of Schaunard, Mimi and Rodolfo stand stage-left, while singers portraying Musetta and Marcello perform center stage. The painted backdrop and set props recreate an attic apartment in Paris, including a prominently displayed painting, a table and covered settee. Windows painted with snow-covered panes suggest the winter season outdoors. Musicians are visible in the orchestra pit at foreground. Performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
1955
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Bohème" production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

“Carmen” production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1956

Description:
Santa Monica Civic Opera singers performing in Act 4 of “Carmen.” Cast members wearing Andalusian attire – women wearing mantillas and holding hand fans; men wearing short jackets and wide brimmed hats – stand in the background as singers portraying the characters Carmen and Escamillo perform downstage center. Escamillo wears a matador’c costume. The setting is a bullring façade with authentic posters from bullfights at Plaza de Toros de Castellon, Plaza de Toros de Gijon, and Plaza de Toros de Granada. A 1951 date can be seen on two of the three posters. Photographed from the balcony, the conductor and musicians in the orchestra pit and audience members in view. Performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
October 13, 1956
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Carmen” production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1956

“Carmen” production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1956

Description:
Santa Monica Civic Opera singer performing in Act 3 of “Carmen.” A singer portraying Michaëla, a village maiden, performs at center stage under an intense spotlight. Her hair is braided and she appears to wear a cloak around her shoulders. She stands before scenery flats painted to represent mountains and trees. Performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
October 13, 1956
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Carmen” production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1956

“Carmen” production with June Moss and Catherine Mazet, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1956

Description:
Santa Monica Civic Opera singers performing in Act 1 of “Carmen.” Catherine Mazet and June Moss (standing third and fourth from left, first row) and fellow cast members wear Andalusian attire (men dressed in the vaquero style wearing short jackets or vests and breeches with wide sashes and wide-brimmed hats; women wearing head scarves, peasant blouses and full skirts with fabric tied at the waist) watch as a singer portraying the character Carmen sings to the men surrounding her. Don José, a soldier, sits to the left of stage with sword at side. He appears disinterested in the crowd’s activity. At left stands a scenery flat representing a tobacco factory. A second flat representing a guard house stands across the stage. The setting is a town square in Seville, Spain. A backdrop painted with additional buildings and an open plaza creates the appearance of a town square. Photographed from the audience, the conductor and musicians in the orchestra pit and audience members in view. Performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
October 13, 1956
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Carmen” production with June Moss and Catherine Mazet, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1956

“Cavalleria Rusticana” cast members Florence Timmerhoff, Enrico Porta and two others, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1952

Description:
Four opera singers from a Santa Monica civic Opera production of “Cavalleria Rusticana,” in costume, posed in front of a stage set. Second from left: Florence Timmerhoff as Lola; far right, Enrico Porta as Alfio. Unidentified players portray Mamma Lucia and Turrido. Photographed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
May 11, 1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Cavalleria Rusticana” cast members Florence Timmerhoff, Enrico Porta and two others, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1952

“Cavalleria Rusticana” production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1952

Description:
Santa Monica Civic Opera performance of “Cavalleria Rusticana.” A singer portraying Turridu stands downstage and sings as cast members dressed as 19th century peasants and soldiers mill about the stage. The setting is a Sicilian village. Painted backdrops and sets depict stone and brick architecture surrounding a village square. At opposing ends of the stage are a cantina and a church. Beyond the stage, musicians can be seen at foreground in the orchestra pit. Opera performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
May 11, 1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Cavalleria Rusticana” production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1952

"Cavalleria Rusticana" production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

Description:
Opera singers performing in Pietro Mascagni’s, Cavalleria Rusticana. Cast members are gathered center stage in Italian peasant costumes while a singer, portraying Alfio, stands to the fore of the group holding a whip. Behind the players, an Italian village is depicted using a painted backdrop and set replete with a wine shop and church. Musicians are visible in the orchestra pit at foreground. Performed by the Santa Monica Civic Opera at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
1955
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Cavalleria Rusticana" production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

"Cavalleria Rusticana” production, Barnum Hall Theatre, Santa Monica, 1952

Description:
Santa Monica Civic Opera performance of “Cavalleria Rusticana.” The cast members, dressed as villagers, take up the entire stage. The setting is a 19th century Sicilian village. Painted backdrops and sets depict stone and brick architecture surrounding a village square. At opposing ends of the stage are a cantina and a church (where a priest stands at the doorway). Beyond the stage, musicians can be seen in the orchestra pit, while audience members are viewed at foreground. Opera performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
May 11, 1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Cavalleria Rusticana” production, Barnum Hall Theatre, Santa Monica, 1952

“Cavalleria Rusticana” production with Enrico Porta, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1952

Description:
Santa Monica Civic Opera performance of “Cavalleria Rusticana.” Cast members wearing Italian peasant costumes are gathered center stage while Alfio (portrayed by Enrico Porta) stands to the fore of the group, holding a whip. The setting is a 19th century Sicilian village. Painted backdrops and sets depict stone and brick architecture surrounding a village square. At opposing ends of the stage are a cantina and a church. Beyond the stage, musicians can be seen in the orchestra pit, while audience members are viewed at foreground. Opera performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
May 11, 1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Cavalleria Rusticana” production with Enrico Porta, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1952

“Cavalleria Rusticana" production with Florence Timmerhoff and June Moss, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1952

Description:
Santa Monica Civic Opera performance of in “Cavalleria Rusticana.” Cast members in Italian peasant costumes take up the stage. Several men (including a soldier) stand behind rows of kneeling women in prayer pose. Florence Timmerhoff, portraying Lola, stands at the fore and sings. The setting is a 19th century Sicilian village. Painted backdrops and sets depict stone and brick architecture surrounding a village square. At opposing ends of the stage are a cantina and a church. Beyond the stage, musicians are viewed in the orchestra pit at foreground. Cast members include June Moss, kneeling fourth from right. Opera performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
May 11, 1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Cavalleria Rusticana" production with Florence Timmerhoff and June Moss, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1952

“Elisir d’amore” production, Memorial Greek Amphitheatre, 1949-1958

Description:
Opera singers performing in a production of “L’Elisir d’amore.” At center, a singer portraying Dr. Dulcamara stands on an elaborately decorated wagon, while is assistant, wearing a pith helmet and military style jacket, stands near him at ground level. He is surrounded by peasant women and men in uniform. The setting is a village square in Basque country, late 18th century. Scenery includes a painted backdrop with rolling hills and trees, and set pieces painted to look like stone architecture. Beyond the stage, the conductor and musicians can be viewed at ground level, while audience members are observed in the stands at foreground. Opera performed at Santa Monica High School Amphitheatre.
Date:
[between 1949-1958]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Elisir d’amore” production, Memorial Greek Amphitheatre, 1949-1958