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“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

“Elisir d’amore” production, Memorial Greek Amphitheatre, 1949-1958

Description:
Opera singers performing in a production of “L’Elisir d’amore.” At center, a singer portraying Dr. Dulcamara stands on an elaborately decorated wagon, while is assistant, wearing a pith helmet and military style jacket, stands near him at ground level. He is surrounded by peasant women and men in uniform. 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. Beyond the stage, the conductor and musicians can be viewed at ground level, while audience members are observed in the stands at foreground. Opera performed 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, Memorial Greek Amphitheatre, 1949-1958