ORFEO
Written by Claudio Monteverdi
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2025
LYRIC THEATRE AT ILLINOIS
A new take on the retelling of Orfeo & Euridice filled with magic and the natural world. The sound design included a "hell choir" that sang from the balcony level of the Tryon Festival Theatre, dramatic sound effects, and subtle vocal effects. Delay-based panning helped keep a natural feel while retelling Monteverdi's opera from 1907.
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Lyric Theatre's production of Orfeo earned third place nationally in Division VII of the National Opera Association's Opera Production Competition for the 2024-2025 cycle.
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CREATIVE TEAM
Photographer: Darrell Hoemann
Production Conceived by Nathan and Julie Gunn
Stage Director: Dawn Harris
Conductor: Andrea Solya
Assistant Conductor: Seungah Kwon
Choreographer: Rachel Rizzuto
Scenic Designer: Brian Bembridge
Lighting Design: Sarah Goldstein
Media Design: Lili Federico
Costume Design: Khetag Tsabolov
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Sound Design: Lizi Shaul
Audio Engineer: Erica Feagin
A1: Grace Aumiller
A2: Ryan Olsen
QLab Op: Gabe Inniss
Technical Director: Ryan Shultz
Properties Manager: Emery Smith
Production Manager: Terri Ciofalo
Stage Manager: Jessica Reddig
Featuring the University of Illinois Chamber Singers
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PAPERWORK
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​Drafting Packet
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​Drafting Packet
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Marked Script
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