Santa Monica Civic Opera performance of Act 3 of “The Marriage of Figaro.” The Count and Countess Almaviva (portrayed by Pryor Bowen and June Moss) sit upstage on two thrones set on a dais. They watch along with others as two peasant women sing at center. The aristocrats wear 18th century style attire – coats with deep cuffs, waistcoats (vests), breeches and stockings. The Count and Countess both wear wigs – she with a pompadour hairstyle, he in a powdered wig. The peasant women wear full skirts with overskirts tied at the waist, peasant blouses covered with lace-up bodices, and caps covering their hair. The men wear coats, breeches, stockings, and cravats. The setting is a hall in Count Almaviva’s palace. Musicians in the orchestra pit and several audience members can be viewed at foreground. Performed at Barnum Hall, Santa Monica.
Photograph of about 19 cast members onstage, in costume, most seated at long table, with June Moss and a man singing, holding wineglasses, with about 3 orchestra members partially visible in foreground, with the straight edge of stage in the foreground. the performance was as John Adams Auditorium.
Image housed with other negatives from a performance of “Cavalleria Rusticana” at Barnum Hall, May 11, 1952. This is a different performance at the same venue with similar sets. This performance may have been staged the same year.
Numerous pictures and newspaper clippings covering June Moss, staring in the operas "Martha" and "Elixir of Love". Other accompanying actors are also seen.