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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, Santa Monica

Description:
Opera singers performing in Act 1 of “Carmen.” Female cast members portraying tobacco factory workers populate the stage. They wear Spanish-inspired attire (peasant blouses and full skirts), hold cigarettes and sing while male cast members dressed as soldiers stand to the left and watch. The soldiers stand next to a scenery flat representing a guard house. Across the stage, a second flat represents the tobacco factory. A sign reading “Fabrica de Tobaco” hangs overhead. Photographed from the audience with view of the conductor and musicians in the orchestra pit, as well as audience members in the first few rows. This may possibly be a Santa Monica Civic Opera production. Stage is likely at a Santa Monica school auditorium. Date of production unknown.
Date:
[between 1949-1965]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Carmen” production, Santa Monica

“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

Cast members from a production of Robin Hood (?), probably Santa Monica, circa 1948

Description:
Cast members, probably from the Santa Monica Light Opera Company, from a staged production (possibly the comic opera "Robin Hood"). One figure stands at far left with a bow over one shoulder; he wears the hat and tunic typically attributed to Robin Hood. Similarly, two of the females wear "Maid Marion" style gowns with braided hairstyles. The singers are photographed on stage with props seen in the background.
Date:
[circa 1948]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Cast members from a production of Robin Hood (?), probably Santa Monica, circa 1948

Cast of "The Student Prince" in constume on stage for a group portrait, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1952

Description:
Group portrait of the cast of "The Student Prince" in costume on stage at Barnum Hall with the orchestra pit in the foreground. Among the case are, in the front row: Donna Phillips (Princess Margaret, 5th from left), George Tule (Prince Karl Franz, 7th from left), Shirley O. Mills (Kathy, 8th from left), Irma Caron (Grand Duchess Anastasia, 10th from left), Bobbie King (Countess Leyden, 11th from left) and Paul Keast (Dr. Engel, 12 from left).
Date:
January 18, 1952 or January 19, 1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Cast of "The Student Prince" in constume on stage for a group portrait, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1952

“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

"Die Fledermaus" production, Symphonies by the Sea, Santa Monica, 1965

Description:
Opera singers performing in Act 1 of Die Fledermaus. One male, wearing a tailcoat and tuxedo pants, portrays Gabriel von Einstein. He sings at center and is flanked two women - at right, a singer in the role of his wife, Rosalind; at left, her chambermaid, Adele. The setting is of a home interior with tables, chairs, a settee and an ornate privacy partition. Potted plants create a backdrop for the open-air stage. Beyond the stage, two accompanying pianists can be viewed situated on a walkway separating the stage from a small reflecting pool pictured at middle ground, with audience members seen at foreground. Performed August 27, 1965, during the 28th annual “Symphonies by the Sea” event, Open-Air Memorial Theater, Santa Monica High School Campus.
Date:
August 27, 1965
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Die Fledermaus" production, Symphonies by the Sea, Santa Monica, 1965

"Die Fledermaus" production, Symphonies by the Sea, Santa Monica, 1965

Description:
Opera singers performing in Act 2 of Die Fledermaus. Singers wearing late-19th century ball gowns and tuxedos interact while a male raises a champagne glass and sings to a female near center stage. The performers are probably portraying Alfred and Adele in the guise of Olga. The setting is a ball at a Viennese villa. Set props include garden tables, benches, and banquettes, and one visible lantern placed next to a set of steps in the background. Potted plants create a backdrop for the open-air stage, and separate the set from the boys’ gym building seen in the background. Beyond the stage, two accompanying pianists can be viewed situated on a walkway separating the stage from a small reflecting pool seen at bottom right. Performed August 27, 1965, during the 28th annual “Symphonies by the Sea” event, Open-Air Memorial Theater, Santa Monica High School Campus.
Date:
August 27, 1965
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Die Fledermaus" production, Symphonies by the Sea, Santa Monica, 1965

"Die Fledermaus" production, Symphonies by the Sea, Santa Monica, 1965

Description:
Opera singers performing in Act 1 of Die Fledermaus. A male singer, wearing a dark-trimmed suit and cravat, faces away from a female singer in the role of Rosalind, pictured moving towards him. He is likely portraying Alfred, Rosalind’s former beau. The setting is of a home interior with tables, chairs, a settee and an ornate privacy partition. Potted plants create a backdrop for the open-air stage, and separate the set from the girls’ gym building seen in the background. Beyond the stage, two accompanying pianists can be viewed situated on a walkway separating the stage from a small reflecting pool (just seen at bottom right). Performed August 27, 1965, during the 28th annual “Symphonies by the Sea” event, Open-Air Memorial Theater, Santa Monica High School Campus.
Date:
August 27, 1965
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Die Fledermaus" production, Symphonies by the Sea, Santa Monica, 1965

"Die Fledermaus" production, Symphonies by the Sea, Santa Monica, 1965

Description:
An opera singer, possibly portraying Rosalind, performs at center stage in Act 2 of Die Fledermaus, while fellow performers (wearing late-19th century ball gowns and tuxedos) watch her. Set props include garden tables, benches, and banquettes; a pair of lanterns is viewed glowing in the background. Two accompanying pianists can be seen beyond the stage at middle ground. Performed August 27, 1965, during the 28th annual “Symphonies by the Sea” event, Open-Air Memorial Theater, Santa Monica High School Campus.
Date:
August 27, 1965
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Die Fledermaus" production, Symphonies by the Sea, Santa Monica, 1965

“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

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

Description:
Opera singers performing in a production of “L’Elisir d’amore.” June Moss, in the role of Adina, sings with a male performer portraying Dr. Dulcamara (wearing a top hat, waist coat, tailcoat, breeches and boots). A soldier is seated at a table behind them while cast members dressed as soldiers, peasants and villagers mill about. 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. 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 with June Moss, Memorial Greek Amphitheatre, 1949-1958

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

Description:
Opera singers performing in “L’Elisir d’amore.” The stage is filled with cast members dressed as Basque villagers. At center, a singer portraying Dr. Dulcamara stands on an elaborately decorated wagon, holding a bottle of elixir. His assistant, wearing a pith helmet and holding a crop, stands next to the wagon. Portions of background sets in the forms of houses and trees can be seen behind the players. Among the performers is Natalie Garrotto, likely playing the role of Giannetta (peasant girl). She wears ballet flats, full skirt with floral embellishments, and a white shawl. Photographed 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 with Natalie Garrotto, Memorial Greek Amphitheatre, 1949-1958

“Elisir d’amore” production with Roger Hansen as Dr. Dulcamara, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

Description:
Opera singers performing in “L’Elisir d’amore.” Roger Hansen Dr. Dulcamara stands at center wearing a top hat with peacock feather, cape and coat, waist coat (vest), striped cravat and sash, trousers and boots. He also holds a walking stick. He is surrounded by a crowd of soldiers and villagers, including Adina, portrayed by June Moss singing at right (in front of a group of women). 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 structures. Opera performed at John Adams Auditorium.
Date:
1951
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Elisir d’amore” production with Roger Hansen as Dr. Dulcamara, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

"Elisir d’amore” production with Roger Hansen, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

Description:
Opera singers performing in “L’Elisir d’amore.” The stage is filled with cast members dressed as soldiers and Basque villagers. At center, Roger Hansen portraying Dr. Dulcamara stands on a mock-stone platform. He is in stark contrast to the villagers, wearing a top hat with peacock feather, cape and coat, waist coat (vest), striped cravat and sash, trousers and boots. He also holds a walking stick. The setting is a village square in Basque country, late 18th century, reflected in the painted backdrop depicting rolling hills and trees, and additional set pieces painted to mimic stone architecture. Tables, chairs and a bench seat complete the stage set. Opera performed at John Adams Auditorium.
Date:
October 13, 1951- November 3, 1951
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Elisir d’amore” production with Roger Hansen, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

"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" 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 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

"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

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

Description:
Chorus members from a Santa Monica Civic Opera production of "Hansel and Gretel." Five young women face left and pose hand to arm. Four wear Grecian chorus robes. A fifth woman, wearing black pants and a turtleneck sweater, stands at center. Behind them, a small portion of a tile mosaic called, “The Vikings” can be seen. Photographed in the foyer of 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" chorus members, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1957-1959

"Hansel and Gretel" production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1957

Description:
Choreography by Julia Stuart. 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 referring to this production. (see "Relation" note).
Date:
November 22, 1957-November 23, 1957
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Hansel and Gretel" production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1957

"Hansel and Gretel" production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1957

Description:
Santa Monica Civic Opera production of “Hansel and Gretel.” Hansel (portrayed by Charlie Marie Gordon in lederhosen) and Gretel (Barbara Ludwig, wearing a dirndl) stand with the witch (Teresa Kirbe) in front of her gingerbread cottage in the woods. Set complete with trees, a stone oven and cut-out gingerbread children. Performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
November 22, 1957-November 23, 1957
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Hansel and Gretel" production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1957

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

Description:
Santa Monica Civic Opera production of "Hansel and Gretel." A chorus dressed in Grecian robes performs across a backlit stage. The chorus is split into two groups, most of the players sitting or kneeling on the floor while one stands. 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, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1957-1959

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

Description:
Santa Monica Civic Opera production of "Hansel and Gretel." Opera singers portraying Hansel (in mock-lederhosen) and Gretel (wearing a dirndl) are on their knees, Gretel with hands in prayer pose. A basket rests near her, while a cottage can be seen in the background behind Hansel. 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, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1957-1959