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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

“Rigoletto” production with Enrico Porta, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

Description:
Opera singer Enrico Porta, in the role of Rigoletto, sings while a crowd of nobles and courtiers look on. The singers wear costumes evoking 16th century attire - the female singers wear long gowns with full skirts and puffed sleeves. The men wear stockings, doublet-inspired tunics, ruff collars, and baldrics (for holding a sword) around the waist. Rigoletto wears an embroidered cape and braided belt with tassels. The stage set represents a room in the Duke’s palace complete with a throne (an ornate wooden chair covered with a canopy, placed on an elevated platform). The walls are built with faux columns and crests mounted on them. Musicians can be seen from the orchestra pit at foreground. Additionally, Natalie Garrotto (second from left) performs as a noblewoman and Jean Kortlander is visible as well (3rd from R).
Date:
November 26, 1949-December 4, 1949
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Rigoletto” production with Enrico Porta, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

“Rigoletto” production with Natalie Garrotto and Ray Gagan, 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” production with Natalie Garrotto and Ray Gagan, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

“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

"Martha" production, spinning wheel scene with Natalie Garrotto, Roger Hansen and Giovanni Zavatti, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

Description:
Photograph of the spinning wheel scene in a production of the opera "Martha" with Natalie Garrotto (left, Lady Harriet Durham), her confidante Nancy, and Roger Hansen and Giovanni Zavatti as the young farmers, Lyonel and Plunkett in a farmhouse room with 2 spinning wheels.
Date:
1951
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Martha" production, spinning wheel scene with Natalie Garrotto, Roger Hansen and Giovanni Zavatti, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

“Lucia di Lammermoor” scene performed during "One Night at the Opera," Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1950

Description:
The ecerpt from “Lucia di Lammermoor” was performed as part of “One Night at the Opera,” an event showcasing scenes from the association’s most popular operas. The performance took place January 28, 1950 at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
January 28, 1950
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Lucia di Lammermoor” scene performed during "One Night at the Opera," Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1950

“Lucia di Lammermoor” scene with Natalie Garrotto performed during “One Night at the Opera,” Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1950

Description:
Opera singers performing Act 2, Scene 2 from “Lucia di Lammermoor.” Lucia (Natalie Garrotto) wears a wedding gown and veil and is being comforted by her handmaid, Alisa (Catherine Mazet). Lucia turns away from Edgardo, laird of Ravenswood (portrayed by Ray Gagan) as he sings. He wears a button-down shirt, fitted breeches and tall boots. He also carries a sword at his side. Not far from him stands Enrico, laird of Lammermoor (Enrico Porta), who wears a satin doublet with lace-trimmed collar, breeches and stockings. Additionally, cast members in the role of nobles and courtiers watch as events transpire. June Moss (second from left) performs as one of these nobles. A fabric covered table topped with a quill pen and ink set are the only visible stage props.
Date:
January 28, 1950
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Lucia di Lammermoor” scene with Natalie Garrotto performed during “One Night at the Opera,” Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1950

"Lucia di Lammermoor" "mad scene" with Natalie Garrotto performed during “One Night at the Opera,” Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1950

Description:
Opera singer Natalie Garrotto in the title role, performing the “Mad Scene” from “Lucia di Lammermoor.” Garrotto stands center stage while cast members, dressed as 17th century nobles, watch events unfold. The setting is a hall in Lammermoor Castle. Upstage, a stair case and narrow wall panels suggest a grand room. Downstage, two chairs and a table topped with quill pen and ink are the only props visible. Musicians are viewed in the orchestra pit at foreground. Additionally, June Moss (standing left of the staircase) performs as a noble in attendance.
Date:
January 28, 1950
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Lucia di Lammermoor" "mad scene" with Natalie Garrotto performed during “One Night at the Opera,” Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1950

“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

“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

“Lucia di Lammermoor” scene with Natalie Garrotto, Ray Gagan and Enrico Porta performed during "One Night at the Opera," Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1950

Description:
Excerpt from “Lucia di Lammermoor” was performed as part of the Santa Monica Civic Opera's “One Night at the Opera,” an event showcasing scenes from the association’s most popular operas. The performance took place January 28, 1950 at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
January 28, 1950
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Lucia di Lammermoor” scene with Natalie Garrotto, Ray Gagan and Enrico Porta performed during "One Night at the Opera," Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1950

“Lucia di Lammermoor” scene with Natalie Garrotto performed during “One Night at the Opera,” Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1950

Description:
The excerpt from “Lucia di Lammermoor” was performed as part of Santa Monica Civic Opera's “One Night at the Opera,” an event showcasing scenes from the association’s most popular operas. The performance took place January 28, 1950 at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Date:
January 28, 1950
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Lucia di Lammermoor” scene with Natalie Garrotto performed during “One Night at the Opera,” Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1950

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

Description:
Five opera singers with the Santa Monica Civic Opera stand holding hands at curtain call. From left: a male and female in Romani (Gypsy) dress portray Sparafucile (a hired assassin) and his sister, Maddalena. To their left, Raymond Gagan as the Duke of Mantua and Enrico Porta as Rigoletto are dressed in more Renaissance style attire, wearing doublet-inspired tunics with belts at the waist, stockings, and short breeches (called slops); Natalie Garrotto (as Gilda) is dressed in the guise of a man and wears a belted tunic and boots. An interior backdrop is obscured by stage curtains. Musicians are viewed in the orchestra pit at foreground.
Date:
November 26, 1949-December 4, 1949
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Rigoletto" production curtain call with Ray Gagan, Enrico Porta, Natalie Garrotto and others, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

"Lucia di Lammermoor" production with Natalie Garrottoand Richard Kissler, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, circa 1950-1951

Description:
Scene in a Santa Monica Civic Opera production of "Lucia di Lammermoor." Natalie Garrotto as Lucia is seated at table with Richard Kissler (probably) as Raimondo standing to the right of her. Enrico Porto as Enrico is 3rd from right and Jean Kortlander is 4th from right.
Date:
[circa 1950-1951]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Lucia di Lammermoor" production with Natalie Garrottoand Richard Kissler, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, circa 1950-1951

"Merry Widow" production with Natalie Garrotto, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, possibly 1960

Description:
Santa Monica Civic Opera singers performing in “The Merry Widow,” Act 2. Singer in the role of the widow Sonia Sadoya (Hanna Glawari) stands center stage. She and the other female performers (including Natalie Garrotto portraying Natalie (Valencienne), seated at the table on the left) wear the traditional clothing of a fictional Slavic country, including kokoshnik-inspired headdresses, peasant blouses, full skirts with aprons and waist cinchers. The men wear tuxedos and military dress uniforms. Cast members stand and behind her as she sings. The setting is a garden at Hannah’s home. Scenery flats representing trees, a faux brick wall and a lattice-work structure all contribute to the outdoor setting. Additional props include a rattan table, chairs and settee. Photographed from the balcony, providing a view of the stage, musicians in the orchestra pit, and audience members.
Date:
[possibly 1960]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Merry Widow" production with Natalie Garrotto, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, possibly 1960

"Rigoletto" production, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

Description:
Scene in a Santa Monica Civic Opera production of "Rigoletto." Rigoletto at center stage (Enrico Porta) kneels with hands on head as Count Monterone (R, Laurin Malcom) and the Duke of Mantua (L, Raymond Gagan) sing and a crowd of nobles and courtiers watch the events transpire, including Natalie Garrotto (2nd from left) and Jean Kortlander (3rd from R). The singers wear costumes evoking 16th century attire. The female singers wear long gowns with full skirts and long, full sleeves. The men wear stockings, doublet-inspired tunics, ruff collars, and baldrics (for holding a sword) around the waist. The stage set represents a room in the Duke’s palace complete with a throne (an ornate wooden chair covered with a canopy, placed on an elevated platform). Musicians are in the orchestra pit in the foreground.
Date:
November 26, 1949-December 4, 1949
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Rigoletto" production, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

"Lucia di Lammermoor" production with Natalie Garrotto and Giovanni Zavatti , John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, circa 1950-1951

Description:
Scene in a Santa Monica Civic Opera production of "Lucia di Lammermoor" with Natalie Garrotto as Lucia (left), Giovanni Zavatti (3rd from left), and Enrico Porta (center). The orchestra is visible in the foreground.
Date:
[circa 1950-1951]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Lucia di Lammermoor" production with Natalie Garrotto and Giovanni Zavatti , John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, circa 1950-1951

"Lucia di Lammermoor" group portrait of the cast, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, circa 1950-1951

Description:
Group portrait of the cast of a Santa Monica Civic Opera production of "Lucia di Lammermoor" on stage in costume with Enrico Porta as Enrico seated at the table (left), Natalia Garrotto as Lucia (center) and Jean Kortlander (5th from right).
Date:
[circa 1950-1951]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Lucia di Lammermoor" group portrait of the cast, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, circa 1950-1951

"Lucia di Lammermoor" curtain call, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, circa 1950-1951

Description:
Curtain call for a Santa Monica Civic Opera production of "Lucia di Lammermoor" with (L to R): Catherine Mazet (probably) as Alice, Natalie Garrotto as Lucia, Richard Kissler (probably) as Raimondo, Enrico Porta as Enrico, Ray Gagan as Edgardo, a possibly Bruce Wescott as Arturo.
Date:
[circa 1950-1951]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Lucia di Lammermoor" curtain call, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, circa 1950-1951

"Merry Widow" cast members including Natalie Garrotto, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, possibly 1960

Description:
Photograph of Natalie Garrotto, in the role of Natalie (Valencienne) and four cast members from a Santa Monica Civic Opera production of “The Merry Widow.” The performer at center holding a bouquet of flowers portrayed the widow, Sonia Sadoya (Hanna Glawari). The group is in costume, viewed standing on a portion of a stage set.
Date:
[possibly 1960]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Merry Widow" cast members including Natalie Garrotto, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, possibly 1960

“Merry Widow” curtain call, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, possibly 1960

Description:
Santa Monica Civic Opera singers on stage after a performance of “The Merry Widow.” The performer portraying the widow Sonia Sadoya (Hanna Glawari) holds a bouquet of flowers and takes a bow. Also on stage is Natalie Garrotto, standing fifth from left. Beyond the stage, several musicians can be viewed in the orchestra pit at foreground. One looks directly toward the camera and smiles, while others converse with each other.
Date:
[possibly 1960]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Merry Widow” curtain call, Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, possibly 1960

"Lucia di Lammermoor" production with Enrico Porta, Natalie Garrotto and Ray Gagan, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, circa 1950-1951

Description:
Scene in a Santa Monica Civic Opera production of "Lucia di Lammermoor" with (L to R): Enrico Porta as Enrico, Natalie Garrotto as Lucia (3rd), Ray Gagan as Edgardo (5th), Lillian Garner (probably, 6th), and Jean Kortlander (8th).
Date:
[circa 1950-1951]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Lucia di Lammermoor" production with Enrico Porta, Natalie Garrotto and Ray Gagan, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, circa 1950-1951

"Lucia di Lammermoor" production with Natalie Garrotto and Richard Kissler (probably), John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, circa 1950-1951

Description:
Scene in a Santa Monica Civic Opera production of "Lucia di Lammermoor" with Natalie Garrotto as Lucia (center), Richard Kissler (probably) as Raimondo beside her, and Enrico Porta as Enrico singing (center-right).
Date:
[circa 1950-1951]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Lucia di Lammermoor" production with Natalie Garrotto and Richard Kissler (probably), John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, circa 1950-1951

"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