Cathy MarshallDec 30, 20232 minBehind the ScenesWhy a 1960s La Bohème?By Helena Binder, Director -- When I saw this photo in the New York Times Book Review some years ago, of the poet Allen Ginsberg, I...
Cathy MarshallDec 28, 20231 minMain StageBringing the Story to LifeTony Cisek, Set Designer -- The scenic design for La Bohème was born from the director's notion that the opera starts as Rodolfo is...
Cathy MarshallDec 26, 20231 minBehind the ScenesDressing the PartAlan Smith, Costume Design -- The timeless themes of love, jealousy, and heartache in La Bohème transfer seamlessly from the original...
Cathy MarshallJan 2, 20221 minMain StageDirecting an OperaBy Helena Binder, Director La Traviata -- My preparation for directing any opera starts months before the rehearsals begin. Even if, as...
Cathy MarshallDec 16, 20212 minBehind the ScenesDressing the OperaBy Sarah Nordin. Costume design for this production is an exciting undertaking. Using wardrobe to convey a time and place as well as the...
Cathy MarshallSep 2, 20212 minBehind the ScenesA History of Feasts and OperaThe enjoyment of food and entertainment has long been an important social ritual. The tradition of the roman banquet is often described...