Rosenkavalier
The action takes place in Vienna, during the second half of the 18th century. As the Marschallin awakes from a night of passion with her young lover Octavian, her country cousin, Baron Ochs, barges in to announce his engagement to a young woman, Sophie. He needs, according to tradition, a knight to present a silver rose to his beloved. Octavian is chosen to perform this task. However, when he goes to present the rose to Sophie, the two young people fall in love at first sight. Sophie can no longer consider marrying the bull-headed and vulgar Ochs, who is also an inveterate skirt-chaser. Octavian sets a trap for Ochs, who is surprised with a chambermaid and must give up on the idea of marrying Sophie. The Marschallin reluctantly releases Octavian, who is free to pursue his love for Sophie.
My Role
Working again with Carol Dunne, on this opera it was a amazing experience, this time I decided to try my hand at male makeup as previously I had mainly done women's makeup, it was a nice change and a opportunity to expand my skills.
With quick changes/ side stage and wig cleaning/ prep before and during a show it was all go in this opera.
A fantastic experience all-round.
