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"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

"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

"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

“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

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

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

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

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

“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

“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 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” 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

"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

“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 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

"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

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

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

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

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