San Francisco Lyric Opera

An opera production team must always look impeccable on the stag. And the costumes are among the most important things opera artists need to be careful about. No matter how well they perform in their acting and singing roles, if the costumes are less than perfect, the entire show could be a failure of epic proportions. Which one is better for opera production teams? Let’s find out.Time efficiency Time is always a pressing issue for opera production teams. They need a fast and efficient solution to iron their precious costumes. As these are so delicate and elaborate, a garment steamer does a better job of getting rid of the wrinkles in a more convenient way than a flat iron. Besides that, ironing the clothes can potentially damage the costumes’ soft materials. Last but not least, a handheld garment steamer can be easily brought everywhere and can give convenience to the opera production teams. Hygiene Costumes used by opera production teams aren’t usually washed for months, sometimes even years and can develop bacteria or other types of fungi. By steaming the clothes, all these problems disappear, and the costumes’ life is prolonged. Plus, using a garment steamer keeps them hygienic. And finally, let’s not forget that costumes are shared by the entire opera production team, so the risk of them damaging over time is high. Luckily, a garment steamer minimizes this possibility. We cannot say the same things about flat ironing. These products don’t have any positive functions for opera costumes. Materials protection As many opera costumes contain wool or derivates of wool (synthetics) and silk fabrics, it’s very important to treat them with an extra car. Unlike flat irons, garment steamers are more subtle products that don’t damage the costumes’ materials and keep them in great shape. Ease of use and portability Traveling is part of the opera production team’s daily or weekly habits. Opera artists are always on the road. Because of this reason, the clothes tend to get wrinkled fast and very often. The solution, either ironing or steaming them. But think for a second, how comfortable is it for artists to carry an iron with them as they travel from show to show? On the other hand, a handheld garment steamer which can be easily brought everywhere is extremely useful. And an additional reason why such a device is better than a flat iron, it can save precious space in artists’ baggage. Finally, the garment steamer doesn’t require additional equipment to function (iron boards, for instance). It simply works on its own, without anything else. Conclusion If you’re part of an opera production team, then you definitely should go for a garment steamer instead of a flat iron for fixing your costumes. Even outside your work, the garment steamer has its uses, unlike the iron. For example, it’s excellent for dusting your drapes, cleaning sofas, getting rid of stains on carpets or sanitizing different surfaces. It can even work wonders in your bathroom and make it sparkle if you steam it!

This Sunday, we got the opportunity to experience the opera called Gisela In Her Bathtub at the X Auditorium. Having a keen interest in operas, we had already heard the massive positive reception of this well-known piece from its previous renditions. Even so, we went through a number of Gisela In-Her-Bathtub and Bathtub reviews (http://www.thebestflushingtoilet.com/bathtub-reviews/) before stepping into the auditorium. Background and Origin Gisela In-Her-Bathtub is a popular one-act comic chamber opera. It was first brought it to life on July 16, 1991, at the Burton Cummings-Theatre of Ottawa. Even after the passing of two decades, this opera has not lost its touch. Many theatres and universities still perform this opera to relive its combination of drama, humorand melody. The renowned composer, conductor and director Neil Weisensel originally authored this opera. He partnered with his longtime colleague Michael Cavanagh who was on the libretto. Story The story of Gisela In-Her-Bathtub explores historical romance from a contemporary point of view. As the curtains go up, the central character Gisela slowly advances to her elegant white bathtub. She teases the audience just a little while she sheds off the bathrobe and the lights go off. After the veil of darkness lifts from the stage, we see her sitting in the tub preparing for a long read. We get to view the intricate design and features in mount filler of bathtub. She then picks up her current favorite book based on an elaborate historical romance. We can see all the details of this epic saga with our own eyes. The protagonists of the novel play out their book scenes on the same stage as Gisela. This novel centers around the romance between Princess Helga & Prince Olaf. They both belong to Iceland in the ninth century. Their situation compels them to go through some rough patches with each other. A family dispute and bloodsheds took their blossoming love to new dramatic heights. Gisela stays engrossed in this intense tale of love and war despite the few interruptions along the way. Performance Our Gisela on stage was graceful and enthusiastic. She kept us audience absorbed in the tale just like her. The actress playing Helga displayed remarkable talent in both music and acting. She kept fluctuating her voice effortlessly between a wide range of musical notes. Be it comic or drama; she succeeded in exhibiting apt expressions in both. Her pairing with the young lad Olaf was impeccable. The chemistry and the skills of the whole cast went hand in hand throughout the opera. Orchestra Throughout this play, the rich orchestra led by Mr. X elevated the degrees of drama and tension even more. Their music was not too overwhelming or too dull. It stroke the balance correctly by mixing up the highs and the lows. Overall, it was a pleasant experience to watch a bunch of talented young individuals gives their best on stage. Their performances created a spark which will stay lit for quite some time. The gripping melodies in the background kept us hooked till the very last second. We hope to see more of such lively and passionate opera productions in the future.