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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

"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

"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

"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): an unidentified woman as Alice, Kay Marshall as Lucia, an unidentified man, Richard Kissler (probably) as Raimondo, Enrico Porta as Enrico, and an unidentified man.
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

“Lucia di Lammermoor” curtain call with Betty Herrick, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

Description:
Betty Herrick in the title role of Lucia, from the Santa Monica Civic Opera production, “Lucia di Lammermoor.” Herrick, wearing a 17th century inspired satin robe and smock and holding a bouquet of roses, is photographed presumably during her curtain call. A man with a camera stands offstage to her left. Likely photographed at John Adams Junior High School, Santa Monica.
Date:
1951
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Lucia di Lammermoor” curtain call with Betty Herrick, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 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” performance with Betty Herrick and Giovanni Zavatti, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

Description:
Photograph of a Santa Monica Civic Opera performance of “Lucia di Lammermoor” with Betty Herrick as Lucia in a bridal gown (L), Giovanni Zavatti as Edgardo (center)and others. The singers wear 17th century period costume, the women in gowns, the men (with the exception of two) in satin breeches and doublet-inspired tunics, ruff collars, and baldricks worn diagonally across their chest (to hold their swords). The man standing closest to Lucia wears a more austere, dark costume with a wide flat collar and cuffs; the singer to his right wears a jerkin, short breeches, cavalier boots and a baldric. The set represents a hall in Lammermoor Castle with walls, stairs and a doorway. Props include a table and chair. Musicians in the orchestra pit are viewed in foreground. Likely performed at John Adams Junior High School, Santa Monica.
Date:
1951
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Lucia di Lammermoor” performance with Betty Herrick and Giovanni Zavatti, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

“Lucia di Lammermoor” production, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

Description:
Opera singers performing in “Lucia di Lammermoor.” The singers wear 17th century period costume. All except one wears satin breeches and doublet-inspired tunics, ruff collars, and baldrics worn diagonally across their chest (to hold their swords). The exception wears a more austere, dark costume with a wide flat collar and cuffs, and a cloak. They stand in front of a background with a painted fountain and exterior architecture representing Lammermoor Castle. The dimly lit stage suggests nighttime. Musicians in the orchestra pit are viewed in foreground. Likely performed at John Adams Junior High School, Santa Monica.
Date:
1951
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Lucia di Lammermoor” production, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

“Lucia di Lammermoor” production, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, circa 1951

Description:
Scene in a Santa Monica Civic Opera performance of “Lucia di Lammermoor.” The singers wear 17th century period costume. All wear satin breeches and doublet-inspired tunics, ruff collars, and baldrics worn diagonally across their chest (to hold their swords). They stand in front of a background with a painted fountain and exterior architecture representing Lammermoor Castle. Musicians in the orchestra pit are viewed in foreground.
Date:
[circa 1951]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Lucia di Lammermoor” production, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, circa 1951

“Lucia di Lammermoor” production with Betty Herrick and Giovanni Zavatti, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

Description:
Betty Herrick as Lucia and Giovanni Zavatti as Edgardo in “Lucia di Lammermoor.” Herrick wears a gown emulating 17th century attire. It is comprised of a full skirt, lace overlay bodice with long sleeves, and a tie around the waist. An organza shawl and bejeweled necklace and earrings complete the ensemble. Zavatti wears a jerkin, short full breeches, cavalier boots and a baldric with sword. They stand in front of a flat background with a painted fountain and exterior architecture representing Lammermoor Castle. The dimly lit stage suggests nighttime. The conductor’s podium, musical scores, and a musician can be seen from the orchestra pit at foreground. Likely performed at John Adams Junior High School, Santa Monica.
Date:
1951
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Lucia di Lammermoor” production with Betty Herrick and Giovanni Zavatti, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

“Lucia di Lammermoor” production with Betty Herrick and Giovanni Zavatti, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

Description:
Betty Herrick as Lucia and Giovanni Zavatti as Edgardo in “Lucia di Lammermoor.” Herrick wears a gown emulating 17th century attire. It is comprised of a full skirt, lace overlay bodice with long sleeves, and a tie around the waist. An organza shawl and bejeweled necklace and earrings complete the ensemble. Zavatti wears a jerkin, short full breeches, cavalier boots and a baldric with sword. They stand in front of a flat background with a painted fountain and exterior architecture representing Lammermoor Castle. The dimly lit stage suggests nighttime. The conductor’s podium and musical scores can be seen from the orchestra pit at foreground. Likely performed at John Adams Junior High School, Santa Monica.
Date:
1951
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Lucia di Lammermoor” production with Betty Herrick and Giovanni Zavatti, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

“Lucia di Lammermoor” production with Betty Herrick and Giovanni Zavatti, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

Description:
Photograph of a Santa Monica Civic Opera performance of “Lucia di Lammermoor” with Betty Herrick as Lucia in a bridal gown (L), Giovanni Zavatti (facing Lucia) and others. The singers wear 17th century period costume, the women in gowns, the men (with the exception of two) in satin breeches and doublet-inspired tunics, ruff collars, and baldricks worn diagonally across their chest (to hold their swords). The man standing closest to Lucia wears a more austere, dark costume with a wide flat collar and cuffs; the singer to his right wears a jerkin, short breeches, cavalier boots and a baldric. The set represents a hall in Lammermoor Castle with walls, stairs and a doorway. Props include a table and chair. Musicians in the orchestra pit are viewed in foreground. Likely performed at John Adams Junior High School, Santa Monica.
Date:
1951
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Lucia di Lammermoor” production with Betty Herrick and Giovanni Zavatti, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

"Lucia di Lammermoor" production with Betty Herrick, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

Description:
Opera singer Betty Herrick performing in “Lucia di Lammermoor.” Herrick as Lucia wears a gown emulating 17th century attire. It is comprised of a full skirt, lace overlay bodice with long sleeves, and a tie around the waist. An organza shawl and bejeweled necklace and earrings complete the ensemble. She stands in front of a background with a painted fountain and exterior architecture representing Lammermoor Castle. The dimly lit stage suggests nighttime. The conductor’s podium, musical scores and a musician can be seen from the orchestra pit at foreground. Likely performed at John Adams Junior High School, Santa Monica.
Date:
1951
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Lucia di Lammermoor" production with Betty Herrick, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

"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 Enrico Porta, Richard Kissler (probably) and Ray Gagan, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, circa 1950-1951

Description:
Scene from a Santa Monica Civic Opera production of "Lucia di Lammermoor" with Enrico Porta, seated, as Enrico, Richard Kissler (probably) as Raimondo (in cape), and Ray Gagan as Edgardo (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" production with Enrico Porta, Richard Kissler (probably) and Ray Gagan, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, circa 1950-1951

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

Description:
Scene from a Santa Monica Civic Opera production of “Lucia di Lammermoor” with Natalie Garrotto as Lucia, and Giovanni Zavatti as Edgardo. The painted set represents a fountain and the exterior of Lammermoor Castle.
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" 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

"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

"Martha" production, Richmond Fair scene with Dorothy Lewis, Roger Hansen and Giovanni Zavatti, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

Description:
Richmond fair scene in a Santa Monica Civic Opera production of "Martha" with Dorothy Lewis (2nd from left, as either Lady Harriet or Nancy) and Roger Hansen and Giovanni Zavatti (as the 2 farmers, Lionel and Plunkett, in the center).
Date:
1951
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Martha" production, Richmond Fair scene with Dorothy Lewis, Roger Hansen and Giovanni Zavatti, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

"Martha" production, spinning wheel scene, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

Description:
Photograph of the spinning wheel scene in a production of the opera "Martha." June Moss (center, as Lady Harriet Durham) her confidante Nancy, and Roger Hansen (2nd from right, as one of the young farmers, Lyonel or Plunkett) are 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, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

"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

“Rigoletto” cast member, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

Description:
Photograph of a female cast member with the Santa Monica Civic Opera, in costume. She wears a two-toned, paneled jacquard-print dress with v-neckline. Juliet sleeves puff at the shoulder, gather at the bicep and narrow along the forearm. She wears a broach, earrings, bracelet, and holds a folding fan.
Date:
November 26, 1949-December 4, 1949
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Rigoletto” cast member, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

“Rigoletto” cast member, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

Description:
Photograph of a female cast member with the Santa Monica Civic Opera, in costume. She wears a two-toned, paneled satin dress with lace ruffles at the neckline and wrist. Puff sleeves gather in at the elbows and narrow along the forearm. She wears pearls and holds a folding fan.
Date:
November 26, 1949-December 4, 1949
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Rigoletto” cast member, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

“Rigoletto” cast member, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

Description:
Photograph of a female cast member with the Santa Monica Civic Opera, in costume. She wears a two-toned, paneled satin dress with lace trimmed neckline and cuffs. Puff sleeves gather in at the elbows and narrow along the forearm. She wears pearls and holds a folding fan. Photographed in a hallway, most likely at an auditorium in Santa Monica.
Date:
November 26, 1949-December 4, 1949
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Rigoletto” cast member, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

"Rigoletto" cast member Louis Statham as "Sparafucile," John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

Description:
Photograph of Santa Monica Civic Opera singer, Louis Statham, in costume as the hired assassin Sparafucile for "Rigoletto." He wears a Gypsy or pirate-style outfit with a loose shirt, vest, waist sash, pirate pants and boots. The outfit is completed with a scarf tied around his head and an earring in one ear. The photograph was taken in a hallway at the John Adams Auditorium.
Date:
November 26, 1949-December 4, 1949
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Rigoletto" cast member Louis Statham as "Sparafucile," John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

"Rigoletto" cast member Ray Gagan, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

Description:
Photograph of Raymond Gagan dressed as the Duke of Mantua from the Santa Monica Civic Opera production of “Rigoletto.” He wears stockings with loafers and a doublet-inspired satin tunic with paneled sleeves, a small ruff around the neckline, and a sequined panel at the chest. A belt and sword complete the outfit.
Date:
November 26, 1949-December 4, 1949
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Rigoletto" cast member Ray Gagan, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

"Rigoletto" cast members Charles Burton (possibly), Louis Statham and Laurin Malcolm, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

Description:
Photograph of Santa Monica Civic Opera singers portraying Rigoletto, Sparafucile and Count Monterone from the opera, “Rigoletto.” The singer portraying Rigoletto (possibly Charles Burton) wears an embroidered velvet doublet with sunburst collar, padded to reveal the character’s hunched back. He holds a bauble (a mock scepter) in one hand. To his left, Louis Statham portrays the hired assassin Sparafucile, wearing a Romani (Gypsy) style outfit with a loose shirt and pants, vest and waist sash. The outfit is completed with a scarf tied around his head and an earring in one ear. Laurin Malcolm, in costume as Count Monterone, wears an embellished tunic with ruff collar and cuffs, belt and stockings. They are in front of a set background painted to look like ornate paneled walls from the Duke’s palace. Photo possibly taken at John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica.
Date:
[circa September 22, 1951]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Rigoletto" cast members Charles Burton (possibly), Louis Statham and Laurin Malcolm, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

“Rigoletto” cast members, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

Description:
Photograph of two female cast members with the Santa Monica Civic Opera, in costume. Both wear two-toned, paneled satin dresses with ruffled necklines. Puff sleeves gather in at the elbows and narrow along the forearm. The woman on the right holds a small purse.
Date:
November 26, 1949-December 4, 1949
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Rigoletto” cast members, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

"Rigoletto" cast members Kay Marshall, Natalie Garrotto, June Moss and 2 others, 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 possibly the December 3rd performance with Kay Marshall in the role of Gilda. The role alternated between Natalie Garrotto, Kay Marshall and Diana Guadagno. Enrico Porta played Rigoletto for all four shows.
Date:
November 26, 1949-December 4, 1949
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Rigoletto" cast members Kay Marshall, Natalie Garrotto, June Moss and 2 others, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

“Rigoletto” cast members Lewis Statham, Laurin Malcolm and 2 others, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

Description:
Photograph of four cast members, two males and two females, in costume, from the Santa Monica Civic Opera. From left: Louis Statham, performing as Sparafucile, wears a Gypsy or pirate-style outfit with a loose shirt, vest, pirate pants and boots. The outfit is completed with a scarf tied around his head and an earring in one ear, and a knife tucked into his sash. Two females wear satin gowns with fitted bodices, lace collars and puffed sleeves. A Malcolm Laurin is dressed as Count Monterone. He wears an embellished tunic with a belt. Photographed backstage next to curtain hoists.
Date:
November 26, 1949-December 4, 1949
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Rigoletto” cast members Lewis Statham, Laurin Malcolm and 2 others, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

"Rigoletto" cast members Louis Statham and two others, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

Description:
Photograph of three cast members, one male and two females, with the Santa Monica Civic Opera, in costume. From left: Louis Statham, performing as Sparafucile, wears a Gypsy or pirate-style outfit with a loose shirt, vest, waist sash, pirate pants and boots. The outfit is completed with a scarf tied around his head and an earring in one ear. The two females wear satin gowns with fitted bodices, lace collars, and puffed sleeves. The photograph was taken in a hallway at John Adams Auditorium.
Date:
November 26, 1949-December 4, 1949
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Rigoletto" cast members Louis Statham and two others, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

“Rigoletto” cast members Roger Hansen, Kay Marshall and 2 others, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

Description:
Four cast members, two men and two women, with the Santa Monica Civic Opera production of "Rigoletto," in costume. The women wear long satin dresses with puffed sleeves. Kay Marshall (third from left) wears a two-toned, paneled jacquard-print dress with v-neckline. Roger Hansen (2nd from left) and the other male performer are dressed as noblemen are possibly portraying Count Monterone and Count Ceprano. They wear stockings, doublets with paneled sleeves, ruff collars, and baldrics (for holding a sword) across their chests. They are photographed in front of a set background painted to look like ornate paneled walls from the Duke’s palace. Photo possibly taken at John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica.
Date:
circa September 22, 1951
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Rigoletto” cast members Roger Hansen, Kay Marshall and 2 others, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

"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" 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

“Rigoletto” production at John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

Description:
Santa Monica Civic Opera production of “Rigoletto.” The singers, portraying nobles and courtiers, wear costumes evoking 16th century attire - the female singers wear long gowns with full skirts and puffed sleeves. The men wear stockings, doublets with paneled sleeves, ruff collars, and baldrics (for holding a sword) across their chests. At left, performers portraying the Duke of Mantua and Rigoletto stand opposite two noblemen, possibly Count Monterone and Count Ceprano. The stage set represents a room in the Duke’s palace, replete with paneled walls set with Corinthian inspired columns and a frieze over a curtained passageway. Two family crests hang high above the painted scenery. At left sits a throne (an ornate wooden chair covered with a canopy and placed on an elevated platform); a chandelier hangs overhead at center. Musicians viewed from orchestra pit at foreground. Additionally, June Moss (second from right) performs as a noble in attendance.
Date:
c[irca September 22, 1951]
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
“Rigoletto” production at John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1951

"Rigoletto" production cast member Gladys Andrews as Sparafucile's sister, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

Description:
Photograph of Santa Monica Civic Opera singer Gladys Andrews, costumed as the sister of Sparafucile in Romani (Gypsy) attire. She wears an off-the-shoulder eyelet blouse, wide belt, full skirt with embroidered edge, and sandals. Necklaces and bracelets of beads and coins, and a flower behind one ear complete the ensemble.
Date:
November 26, 1949-December 4, 1949
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Rigoletto" production cast member Gladys Andrews as Sparafucile's sister, John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

"Rigoletto" production cast members "Sparafucile" and "Maddalena" (Gladys Andrews), John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

Description:
Photograph of two cast members with the Santa Monica Civic Opera, in costume as Sparafucile (a hired assassin) and his sister, Maddalena (portrayed by Gladys Andrews). Both wear Romani (Gypsy) costumes. He wears a striped shirt and vest, a scarf covering his head, and an earring in one ear. Scars are drawn on his face and arms. She wears an off-the-shoulder peasant blouse with wide belt, necklaces and bracelets of beads and coins, and a flower behind one ear.
Date:
November 26, 1949-December 4, 1949
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Rigoletto" production cast members "Sparafucile" and "Maddalena" (Gladys Andrews), John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

"Rigoletto" production cast members "Sparafucile" and "Maddalena" (Gladys Andrews), John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

Description:
Photograph of two cast members with the Santa Monica Civic Opera, in costume as Sparafucile (a hired assassin) and his sister, Maddalena (portrayed by Gladys Andrews). Both wear Romani (Gypsy) costumes. He wears a striped shirt and vest, a scarf covering his head, and an earring in one ear. Scars are drawn on his face and arms. She wears an off-the-shoulder peasant blouse with wide belt, necklaces and bracelets of beads and coins, and a flower behind one ear.
Date:
November 26, 1949-December 4, 1949
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
"Rigoletto" production cast members "Sparafucile" and "Maddalena" (Gladys Andrews), John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

"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

"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