Bethel Choir’s production of The Marriage of Figaro told through photos.
By Makenzi Johnson, photos by Ashlee Mortenson
The four-act operatic comedy originally composed by Mozart in 1786 hit Benson Great Hall in January for a four-day showcase. Artistic Director Merrin Guice Gill, Director Bethany Larson and Conductor Steven Thompson created the story of Figaro with their cast of 15 Bethel students. Originally set in Spain, Bethel’s adaptation takes place in London as it tells the story of a love triangle between Figaro, Susana and the Count Almaviva on the day of Figaro and Susana’s wedding. Through comedic tricks and trials, the Count learns a lesson about loyalty at the end of the day while Figaro gets his girl.
The Clarion captured photos of the show and some behind the scenes looks at the opera. Here is “The Marriage of Figaro.”
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From left to right: Kaden Stensrud, Elliana Prigge, Cadie Logston, Sam Schulte, Chad Hart, McKensie Clemons and Seth Haskin in “The Marriage of Figaro.” | Photo by Ashlee Mortenson From left to right: Sam Schulte, Greenleaf Baker, Seth Haskin and Elliana Prigge. | Photo by Ashlee MortensonMcKensie Clemons, who played Marcellina, and Chad Hart, who played Bartolo, in Thursday through Saturday’s production. | Photo by Ashlee Mortenson
From left to right: McKensie Clemons, Macy Catilleja, Chad Hart, Lleyton Meier and Mason Rediger. | Photo by Ashlee Mortenson
From left to right: Greenleaf Baker and Elliana Prigge. | Photo by Ashlee Mortenson From left to right: Sam Schulte, Elliana Prigge and Seth Haskin. | Photo by Ashlee MortensonFrom left to right: Sam Schulte, Greenleaf Baker, Seth Haskin and Elliana Prigge. | Photo by Ashlee MortensonFrom left to right: Elliana, Prigge, Greenleaf Baker and Cadie Logston. | Photo by Ashlee Mortenson Seth Haskins backstage of Bethel’s production of “The Marriage of Figaro.” | Photo by Ashlee Mortenson
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