

Romersberger, Dowell and Panzarello (foreground) study the movement of the cast as they consider possible alterations to the costumes. There are 677 digital animation cues in the whole opera (yes, opera). Hank Hammett, director of The Magic Flute, center, with Associate Professor Sara Romersberger, right, discuss costume alterations with Costume Shop Manager Melissa Panzarello, left, and Dowell. Instead of giant, fantastical sets, this Magic Flute showcases a slew of projected animations, designed by filmmaker Paul Barritt, and inspired by the silent-film era. Several hours of planning and creation go in to each costume. Staff member Clarissa Clarke helps with the details by making labels for each costume. Professor Kamal Khan and Matthew Wild will next turn their attention to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's mysterious and magical masterpiece, THE MAGIC FLUTE, which opens at the Baxter Theatre Centre on 27. The finished garment will be worn by M.M. See more from The Meadows Division of Music Meadows takes a look inside the costume shop, where preparations are being made for The Magic Flute opera starring Meadows music students.ĭirected by Director of Opera Hank Hammett, with the Meadows Opera Orchestra conducted by Martha Raley Peak Endowed Centennial Chair Paul Phillips, The Magic Flute runs February 4-7 in the Bob Hope Theatre.

Much of the magic on stage happens months before the show.

“Queen of the Night” costume sketch by grad student Hunter Dowell (M.F.A.
