ORFEO
Written by Claudio Monteverdi
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.
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.
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
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
PAPERWORK
Drafting Packet
Drafting Packet
Marked Script
