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Each season the Seattle Opera stages five productions, one in the summer and four during the academic year. The education department of the Seattle Opera provides tickets for students for the final dress rehearsals of each of these shows. The Nathan Hale Opera Club attends only the four operas produced during the academic year.
When: Wednesdays nights, 7:00 pm curtain Where: Marion Oliver McCaw Hall Cost: $7/ticket DEAL:
Purchase a season package for $28/person and reserve a spot for the free
backstage tour! Offer expires on Friday,October 12, 2007.
2007-08 Dress Rehearsal Season · October 10, 2007 – Iphigenie en Tauride · January 9, 2008 – Pagliacci · February 20, 2008 – Tosca · April 30, 2008 – I Puritani FAQ’s
What time should I arrive? Plan on getting to the hall no later than 6:45 which gives you plenty of time to get your ticket from me and comfortably find your seat.
How do I get there? It is up to students to arrange their own transportation to and from the dress rehearsals. Carpools are encouraged and public transportation is available.
What should I wear? It is traditional for opera goers to dress-up. A nice pair of slacks, dress shirt and tie is very appropriate for men; a dress for women. Many of the high school students who attend Seattle Opera dress rehearsals follow these guidelines, though a wide array of fashion choices is always evident.
What is proper etiquette at an opera? It is appropriate to applaud when the conductor comes out on stage, the orchestra finishes its overture, and especially when a particular singer finishes a particularly beautiful and/or challenging aria. You may scream bravo (for a man) or brava (for a woman) if you are deeply moved by a performer’s singing. It is appropriate to laugh when something on stage is funny and intended to be so. If you are an inexperienced opera attendee, it is generally good to take cues from more experienced audience members.
What is improper opera etiquette? Inappropriate behavior includes talking during the performance, eating or drinking, and using one’s cell-phone. Speaking of which, leave the cell phone at home. Or, if not make sure to turn it (and any other electronic devices on your person) off before the show begins. Anything that potentially takes away from another audience member’s ability to fully experience and enjoy the performance is greatly frowned upon.
Will I be able to understand what is going on? Every opera is accompanied by English supertitles. However, I have always found it incredibly beneficial to learn as much about the opera as possible before going to a performance. In this regard, take advantage of any learning opportunities sponsored by our club.
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