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"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

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 clippings from 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.
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

"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” 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

“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

"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

"Rigoletto" production with Enrico Porta and Diana Guadagno (possibly), 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 probably the November 27th performance, with Diana Guadagno 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" production with Enrico Porta and Diana Guadagno (possibly), John Adams Auditorium, Santa Monica, 1949

"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

"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

“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” 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

"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

Karlsberg castle scene in "The Student Prince" with ballet dancers performing, at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1952

Description:
Photograph of a Karlsberg castle scene in "The Student Prince" with ballet dancers performing for the court. The orchestra is in the orchestra pit in the foreground and a few members of the audience are visible in the left. .
Date:
January 18, 1952 or January 19, 1952
Resource Type:
still image
Photographer:
Bartlett, Adelbert, 1887-1966
Collection:
Adelbert Bartlett Papers, 1922-1950
Karlsberg castle scene in "The Student Prince" with ballet dancers performing, at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica, 1952

"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

"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