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"Traviata" scene during performance of "One Night at the Opera," Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1950

Description:
Dancers perform “the gypsy dance,” in "La Traviata," Act 2, Scene 2. The dancers take center stage in Romani (Gypsy) attire. Female cast members portraying party attendees are dressed in gowns, the men in dress suits and cravats. They stand on the sidelines watching the dance. The stage set is comprised of gated stone walls surrounded by trees, replicating the courtyard of a country home outside of Paris. Musicians are viewed in the orchestra pit at foreground.
Date:
January 28, 1950
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Traviata" scene during performance of "One Night at the Opera," Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1950

“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

"Student Prince" curtain call, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1952

Description:
Photograph of the curtain call after a performance of "The Student Prince" in costume on stage at Barnum Hall with the orchestra in the orchestra pit in the foreground. Cast members in the front row include: Irma Caron (Grand Duchess Anastasia, 5th from left), Donna Phillips (Princess Margaret, 7th from left), George Tule (Prince Karl Franz, 8th from left), Shirley O. Mills (Kathy, 9th from left), Paul Keast (Dr. Engel, 9th from left), Bobbie King (Countess Leyden, 10th frm left), and Thomas Glynn (Herr Ruder, 11th 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
"Student Prince" curtain call, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1952

"Student Prince" cast members in costume on stage, 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), Paul Keast (Dr. Engel, 12 from left) and Thomas Glynn (Herr Ruder, 3rd from right).
Date:
January 18, 1952 or January 19, 1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Student Prince" cast members in costume on stage, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1952

Shirley O. Mills, as Kathy, standing on a table in the center of students in a scene at the Three Gold Apples inn "the Student Prince," Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1952

Description:
Photograph of a scene in the operetta "The Student Prince." Shirley O. Mills, as Kathy, stands on a table holding a pitcher in the center of students in a scene at the Three Gold Apples inn. To the left of the table a student sings; he is probably George Tule as Prince Karl Franz.
Date:
January 18, 1952 or January 19, 1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Shirley O. Mills, as Kathy, standing on a table in the center of students in a scene at the Three Gold Apples inn "the Student Prince," Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1952

"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 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 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, 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

"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

Princess Margaret and her mother visit Prince Karl Franz to summon him home in "The Student Prince" at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1952

Description:
Photograph of 5 actors on stage during a performance of "The Student Prince." The scene is probably the visit of Princess Margaret (Donna Phillips) and her mother, Grand Duchess Anastasia (Irma Caron), to Prince Karl Franz (George Tule) at the Three Gold Apples Inn, in Heidelberg, to bring news of the king's illness.
Date:
January 18, 1952 or January 19, 1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Princess Margaret and her mother visit Prince Karl Franz to summon him home in "The Student Prince" at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1952

Poster with 12 photographs of a Culver City Light Opera Association production of "The Student Prince" at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1952

Description:
View of a poster with 12 photographs of a Culver City Light Opera Association production of "The Student Prince." The upper center photograph appears below an illustration from the front page of the program and shows the characters of (L to R) Dr. Engel (Paul Keast), Kathy (Shirley O. Mills) and Prince Karl Franz (George Tule). The remaining photographs are group portraits of cast members in costume and production scenes of the operetta.
Date:
1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Poster with 12 photographs of a Culver City Light Opera Association production of "The Student Prince" at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1952

“Pagliacci” production with Natalie Garrotto, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1952

Description:
Opera singers performing in a Santa Monica Civic Opera production of “Pagliacci.” Cast members sit stage right, making up the audience for a play-within-a-play. They watch as Natalie Garrotto, singing as Nedda/ Columbina, is being serenaded by Columbina’s lover, Harlequin. She stands on a secondary stage resembling a Greek temple. The stage’s curtains are pulled back to reveal an interior space with table and chairs. A banner painted with “I Pagliacci” is attached to the pediment. . Opera performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Pagliacci” production with Natalie Garrotto, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1952

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

Description:
Opera singers portraying Nedda and Silvio, in Ruggero Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci. The singers, dressed as Italian villagers, sit and embrace as they perform. The painted backdrop and scenery depict a country village complete with rolling hills and trees, as well as a brick tavern. The set is completed by a secondary stage set up for Pagliaccio’s troupe. This secondary stage resembles a Greek temple and is positioned downstage left, its interior covered by drapery. A drum rests next to the stage. Musicians are viewed in the orchestra pit at foreground.
Date:
August 1955
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Pagliacci" production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1955

“Pagliacci” production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1952

Description:
Opera singers performing in a Santa Monica Civic Opera production of “Pagliacci.” The stage is filled with cast members in peasant costumes, as performers portraying Canio/ Pagliacci (in clown costume) and Canio’s wife Nedda ride onstage on a horse drawn wagon. The setting is a 19th century Calabrian village. With rolling hills and trees painted on a backdrop. To the fore stands a secondary stage resembling a Greek temple. Drawn curtains shield the interior from view. A banner painted with “I Pagliacci” is attached to the pediment. Beyond the stage, musicians can be viewed in the orchestra pit at foreground. Opera performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Pagliacci” production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1952

“Pagliacci” production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1952

Description:
Santa Monica Civic Opera performance of “Pagliacci.” The stage is filled with cast members in peasant costumes, as performers portraying Canio/ Pagliacci (in clown costume) and Canio’s wife Nedda ride onstage on a horse drawn wagon. The setting is a 19th century Calabrian village. With rolling hills and trees painted on a backdrop. To the fore stands a secondary stage resembling a Greek temple. Drawn curtains shield the interior from view. A banner painted with “I Pagliacci” is attached to the pediment. Beyond the stage, two musicians can be viewed in the orchestra pit. Opera performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Pagliacci” production, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1952