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"Rigoletto" curtain call with Ray Gagan, Enrico Porta and Natalie Garrotto, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

Description:
The Santa Monica Civic Opera performed “Rigoletto” at the John Adams Auditorium November 26-27, and December 3-4. This is either the November 26th or December 4th performance, with Natalie Garrotto in the role of Gilda. The role alternated between Natalie Garrotto, Kay Marshall and Diana Guadagno.
Date:
November 26, 1949-December 4, 1949
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Rigoletto" curtain call with Ray Gagan, Enrico Porta and Natalie Garrotto, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

“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

“Traviata” cast members Enrico Porta, Marjorie Taylor and one other, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1950

Description:
Photograph of Opera singer, Enrico Porta, flanked by Marjorie Taylor (R) and an unidentified female cast member, with the Santa Monica Civic Opera. All three performed in an excerpt of “La Traviata” (Act 2, Scene 2). Porta wears a three-piece suit, the ladies wear satin gowns. They stand on stage in front of a “La Traviata” stage set.
Date:
January 28, 1950
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Traviata” cast members Enrico Porta, Marjorie Taylor and one other, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1950

"Hansel and Gretel" cast members, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1957-1959

Description:
Cast members from the Santa Monica Civic Opera production of Hansel and Gretel. Three female performers in German-style clothing. One dressed as Hansel (left) wears lederhosen and holds a broom. Another, depicting Gretel, wears a dirndl and poses with knitting needles and fabric. Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
[between 1957-1959]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Hansel and Gretel" cast members, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1957-1959

"Hansel and Gretel" cast members, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1957-1959

Description:
Cast members from the Santa Monica Civic Opera production of "Hansel and Gretel." Four female performers wear German-style clothing; two are dressed as males. Kneeling cast members play Hansel (in lederhosen) and Gretel (in a dirndl). Singers portraying Hansel and Gretel's mother and the Sandman stand behind them. Photographed backstage at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
[between 1957-1959]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Hansel and Gretel" cast members, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1957-1959

“Rigoletto” with Natalie Garrotto, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

Description:
The Santa Monica Civic Opera performed “Rigoletto” at the John Adams Auditorium November 26-27, and December 3-4. This is either the November 26th or December 4th performance, with Natalie Garrotto in the role of Gilda. The role alternated between Natalie Garrotto, Kay Marshall and Diana Guadagno.
Date:
November 26, 1949-December 4, 1949
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Rigoletto” with Natalie Garrotto, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

"Rigoletto" performance attendees with Enrico Porta costumed as "Rigoletto," John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

Description:
Enrico Porta, in costume as the title character, “Rigoletto,” for a performance of the Santa Monica Civic Opera, photographed with three performance attendees. One wears a fur coat, the other two in contemporary overcoats. Porta wears a stripped doublet-inspired tunic, full, short breeches (called slops), stockings and a cape. The women are separated from Porta by a stone wall stage set covered with vines, and a garden bench.
Date:
November 26, 1949-December 4, 1949
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Rigoletto" performance attendees with Enrico Porta costumed as "Rigoletto," John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

"Hansel and Gretel" cast member Barbara Ludwig and fellow performer signing autographs, Santa Monica, 1959

Description:
Cast members from the Santa Monica Civic Opera production of "Hansel and Gretel" greet their audience. Two performers, male and female, wearing German-style clothing greet children in front of a production poster. The male, who portrayed Hansel and Gretel's father, is autographing playbills. Barbara Ludwig, as Gretel, stands to his right. She wears a dirndl, her hair styled in pigtails. A production poster is propped behind them. it reads, in part: "Hansel and Gretel. Irving Beckman conducting. Fri. Ja[nuary...], Sat. [January...]." Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
[circa January 23, 1959]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Hansel and Gretel" cast member Barbara Ludwig and fellow performer signing autographs, Santa Monica, 1959

"Hansel and Gretel" production with June Moss and one other performer, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1957-1959

Description:
Santa Monica Civic Opera production of "Hansel and Gretel." June Moss (as Hansel and Gretel's mother), and an unidentified singer as their father, perform at stage left. They are dressed as German peasants and stand within a cottage interior set. Two and three-dimensional trees depict a woodland exterior. View of stage and orchestra pit from balcony. Performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
[between 1957-1959]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Hansel and Gretel" production with June Moss and one other performer, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1957-1959

"Hansel and Gretel" cast member Barbara Ludwig with gingerbread children, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1957

Description:
The gingerbread children were portrayed by members of University High School’s a capella choir, as noted in a newspaper write-up with title, “To Sing in Light Opera”. Article is one of several assembled by Adelbert Bartlett (see "Relation" note).
Date:
1957
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Hansel and Gretel" cast member Barbara Ludwig with gingerbread children, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1957

"Hansel and Gretel" cast member Teresa Kirbe and fellow performer, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1957-1959

Description:
Cast members from a Santa Monica Civic Opera production of "Hansel and Gretel." One performer, portraying Hansel and Gretel’s father, wears German peasant attire. Another performer wears a witch’s hat and an overcoat. The location is most likely backstage at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
[between 1957-1959]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Hansel and Gretel" cast member Teresa Kirbe and fellow performer, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1957-1959

"Rigoletto" production, Barnum Hall (probably), Santa Monica, 1956

Description:
Two opera singers, a man and woman, can be seen on stage in Renaissance style costumes. The man sits to the left and the woman stands to the right. Behind them a stage set depicting the dark interior of a room with a lit, suspended chandelier is faintly seen. The location may be Barnum Hall.
Date:
1956
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Rigoletto" production, Barnum Hall (probably), Santa Monica, 1956

"Rigoletto" cast members Enrico Porta with 4 others, Santa Monica, 1956

Description:
Enrico Porta (center) with 4 other opera singers, in costume, posing for a picture. The two on the left are dressed as Romanis (Gypsies), the two on the right appear to be dressed as pirates and the actor in the middle is in Renaissance style costume. The female actress dressed as a pirate is holding a large bouquet of roses.
Date:
1956
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Rigoletto" cast members Enrico Porta with 4 others, Santa Monica, 1956

"Rigoletto" production with Enrico Porta and others Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1956

Description:
Opera singers of the Santa Monica Civic Opera on stage. One actor and actress stand to the left of the stage, before a backdrop reminiscent of a house. The actor is dressed in Renaissance style garb, and the actress is dressed as a Romani (Gypsy). To the right on stage, are Enrico Porta and a female character in cloaks and Renaissance style clothing, standing before a backdrop painted to look like an exterior view. Part of a piano is also visible in the foreground offstage.
Date:
1956
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Rigoletto" production with Enrico Porta and others Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1956

"Rigoletto" production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1956

Description:
A group of opera singers stand on stage in Renaissance style costumes. One actor in the middle has his mouth open, as if singing. A stage set depicting the interior of a room with a suspended chandelier is also seen. In the foreground are members of the orchestra, and their instruments. The location is Barnum Hall.
Date:
1956
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Rigoletto" production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1956

"Rigoletto" production with Enrico Porta and others, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1956

Description:
A group of actors stand on stage in Renaissance style costumes. One actor and actress stand to the far left, while the majority of the company stands to the right. A stage set depicting the interior of a room is also seen. In the foreground are members of the orchestra, and their instruments. The location is Barnum Hall Theatre.
Date:
1956
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Rigoletto" production with Enrico Porta and others, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1956

"Rigoletto" production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1956

Description:
A group of actors stand on stage in Renaissance style costumes. One actor kneels while another raises his arm towards him. Next to the actors is a canopy and throne like chair. A stage set depicting the interior of a room is also seen. In the foreground are members of the orchestra, their instruments, and members of the audience. The location is Barnum Hall.
Date:
1956
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Rigoletto" production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1956

"Rigoletto" production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1956

Description:
Two opera singers, a man and woman, stand on stage in Renaissance style costumes. The man has his arms around the woman. Behind them a covered table, chair, and stage set depicting the interior of a room is seen. In the foreground lies a piece of cloth with polka dots. The location is possibly Barnum Hall.
Date:
1956
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Rigoletto" production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1956