Behind the Scenes: The Art of Orchestrating an Opera

What happens before the curtain rises?In this episode of Behind the Blue Curtain, host Hallie Geyh sits down with Sarasota Opera Director of Production Scott Keclik and Production Stage Manager Francesca MacBeth to explore the hidden world of opera production. From coordinating hundreds of artists and technicians to managing scene changes, rehearsals, and opening night, they reveal what it takes to bring a season of opera to life and why the work audiences never see is just as important as what happens on stage.