abstract: Opera education is a relatively new addition to opera companies in the United States, introducing children and adults to opera and spreading the message that operas are dramatic stories told through music. This paper focuses on the opera education group OperaTunity and its relationship with the company Arizona Opera, which is based in Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. The majority of the paper consists of a history of Arizona Opera, the establishment of its Opera Education Department, and the inception and activities of OperaTunity. The information in this account comes from interviews with personnel involved with OperaTunity and from documents pertinent to the program. This study also examines the reception and success of the group in Arizona and includes examples of educational materials to provide to teachers who are introducing children and adults to opera. This account of the history and activities of OperaTunity is intended to aid future educators and opera companies in developing opera education programs. / Dissertation/Thesis / Doctoral Dissertation Music 2016

abstract: While opera often portrays young heroes and heroines in love, only recently have children taken center stage as principal characters in opera. This paper outlines the evolution of child characters in the standard opera repertoire, beginning with the famous trouser roles of Cherubino from Le nozze di Figaro, Siébel from Faust, Stéphano from Roméo et Juliette, Octavian from Der Rosenkavalier, and Hänsel from Hänsel und Gretel, and ending with principal child roles written for boys (Amahl from Amahl and the Night Visitors and Miles from The Turn of the Screw). Examination of the history of childhood and the casting of children in opera reveals that the two are closely related; as children gained more legislative protection against child abuse and labor, children also appeared more frequently in opera. The evolution of children in opera culminates in the mid-twentieth century, when children perform principal roles in operas like Amahl and the Night Visitors (1951) and The Turn of the Screw (1954). The study of trouser roles and roles for children in opera also reveals the heteronormativity and misogyny that is deeply engrained in the art form. While trouser roles might have reached popularity because of the vocal aesthetic created earlier by castrati, it is possible that heterosexual composers, librettists and audience members may have wanted to objectify the women playing those roles. Although trouser roles may have also been conceived as a way to create vocal or comedic variety, the strength of these roles has been their openness to multiple interpretations. The primary advancements for children in opera are entwined with this ambiguous history of trouser roles, as this paper will show. These milestones only seem to occur for boys instead of girls; for the most part, if a girl character appears in opera, she is portrayed by an adult woman. This paper will also discuss heteronormativity and misogyny in opera while following the evolution of child roles and child actors in the art form. / Dissertation/Thesis / Doctoral Dissertation Music 2017

Magíster en artes con mención en composición musical / La presente tesis procura argumentar el acto creativo, realizado por medio del lenguaje musical escrito, de nuestra ópera inspirada en el Caso Matute. Para tales efectos debemos conocer, antes que todo, los fundamentos que nos puedan ayudar a penetrar en una concepción de la tragedia, para lo que nos introduciremos principalmente en Aristóteles, Shakespierre y Kafka, dado que en ellos podemos encontrar todo lo imperioso para cimentar la creación de una obra multidisciplinaria basada en un suceso relevante para nuestra época y sociedad.

Esta tese consiste em um estudo das representações do islã, de árabes e muçulmanos veiculadas pela telenovela O Clone. Seu objetivo principal é verificar como a novela levou a cultura islâmica para a televisão na conjuntura do imediato pós 11 de setembro de 2001. Utilizando como fonte principal o discurso presente na telenovela, concluímos que O Clone funcionou como um instrumento didático para as audiências, oferecendo informações da cultura e religião islâmica em um momento em que essa tradição cultural era bastante estigmatizada. A novela, apesar de reiterar algumas caricaturas e de generalizações decorrentes acima de tudo de sua natureza folhetinesca-melodramática, ofereceu representações positivas oportunizando uma leitura mais humanizada do Outro muçulmano. Concluímos também que O Clone levou para a televisão elementos que estão presentes no contexto contemporâneo e que impregna as relações do Oriente islâmico com o mundo moderno e o Ocidente. Identificamos que a telenovela também ofereceu um retrato dos dilemas que atravessam a contemporaneidade islâmica. Por fim, percebemos também que o folhetim eletrônico de Glória Perez se utilizou do recurso intertextual ao levar representações, ideias e imagens já estabelecidas na tradição literária orientalista derivada das Mil e Uma Noites e suas adaptações e reelaborações. Através do primado da orientalidade, um acervo de imagens canônicas sobre o Oriente, possibilitou uma rápida identificação do público com um antigo imaginário, já estabelecido e bastante familiar para uma população que assiste TV. / This thesis is based in a study of representations of Islam, Arabs and muslins broadcast by the soap opera O Clone (The Clone). Its primary goal is to verify how the soap opera carried the Islamic culture to the post 9/11 television. Using as a primary source the discourse present in the soap opera, we concluded that O Clone has worked as a didactic instrument for the audiences, offering information from the Islamic culture and religion in a moment in which such cultural tradition was quite stigmatized. The soap opera, despite the reuse of some caricature and generalization derived, foremost, from its feuilletonistic-melodramatic nature, managed to offer positive representations enabling a more humanized reading of the muslim Other. We conclude, as well, that O Clone has brought to television elements that are present in the contemporary context and pervade the Eastern Islamic relations with the modern world and the West. We could also identify that Gloria Perezs electronic feuilleton made use of the intertextual asset by leading representations, ideas and images already settled in the orientalist literary tradition derived from the The Thousand and One Nights and its adaptations and revisions. Through the primacy of orientality, a pile of canonic images about the East, made possible a fast identification of the public with a ancient imaginary, previously settled and very familiar to a population that watches TV.

During the early 20th century, artists associated with Beijing Opera reformed various elements of the performance to reflect contemporary events. Attempts at reform were deemed unsuccessful since most traditional components of the Beijing Opera were obscured. This thesis explores the use of theatrical stage lighting with specific emphasis on the use of stage lighting to support the aspects of time, space, and mood which are inherent in the performance. The ultimate objective is to do this without destroying the original performance style associated with Beijing Opera. The practical component of this thesis is based on the McCandless method of stage lighting and the application of this method to the lighting design created for Murder of a Concubine, a traditional piece of repertory of the Beijing Opera. The culminating performance was presented on December 1st, 2013 on the Academic Hall stage in the Department of Theatre of the University of Ottawa.

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Objet d'étude pluridisciplinaire, la décoration théâtrale est un art éphémère ne vibrant que sous les projecteurs. Au début du XXe siècle, le rôle de l'élément visuel est sensiblement renforcé sur scène. Dans un contexte artistique parisien caractérisé par la variété des formes d'expression, la multitude des influences venant de l'étranger et les questionnements autour des relations possibles entre les arts ; une nouvelle approche de la scène se dessine et un autre regard se porte sur la conception des spectacles et sur la création de leurs éléments constitutifs tels que les décors et les costumes. Ces nouvelles considérations autour de l'esthétique de l'espace scénique mènent à de nouvelles théories et de nouvelles tendances de la décoration théâtrale. Centrée autour des maisons d'opéra parisiennes, notre étude propose une meilleure compréhension du processus de renouvellement de la décoration théâtrale sur les scènes de l'Opéra et de l'Opéra-Comique dans la première moitié du XXe siècle. Vitrines de l'Art français, les deux théâtres entretiennent depuis leur création des relations particulières entre rivalité et complémentarité. Notre thèse porte un éclairage nouveau sur la décoration théâtrale conçue pour les spectacles lyriques du début du XXe siècle en proposant de définir précisément le positionnement de l'Opéra et de l'Opéra-Comique. Par l'analyse de la confrontation entre le traditionalisme assujetti aux deux maisons et les nouvelles aspirations que connaît le monde du Théâtre, notre étude explore tout d'abord les prémices d'un renouveau du décor de scène et met en lumière les principaux acteurs du mouvement. Le recours systématique aux décorateurs professionnels héritiers des dynasties de la fin du XIXe siècle et à la technique du trompe-l'œil sont progressivement abandonnés par les maisons d'opéra. Aussi, de nouveaux collaborateurs du monde du Théâtre, peintres pour la plupart, se trouvent au cœur de la conception des spectacles. Notre thèse ouvre le champ d'étude et examine l'impact des mouvements artistiques venant de l'étranger. Dans une capitale française, siège d'une agitation artistique internationale, les influences et les collaborations avec les artistes étrangers se jouent aussi dans l'art du décor de scène. Le monde du spectacle des années 1920 est marqué par l'empreinte des Ballets russes et les créateurs de décors saisissent pleinement le modèle en l'adaptant aux œuvres et au goût français. Les directeurs de l'Opéra de l'Opéra-Comique secouent hardiment la routine décorative de leur théâtre en s'entourant d'artistes capables d'offrir une autre conception du décor d'opéra en créant des cadres propices au développement d'un nouvel imaginaire. Plus favorable aux expériences novatrices, le décor de ballet offre une grande liberté à ses créateurs. En abordant la question du renouvellement du décor de ballet à l'Opéra et à l'Opéra-Comique, notre thèse révèle leur ligne directrice et examine leur transformation en pôle de création et de modernité chorégraphique. La question du goût est au cœur du dernier volet de notre étude en dévoilant tout d'abord les réactions des maisons d'opéra face au succès du cinéma. Les directeurs des théâtres s'emparent de ses ressources techniques afin de moderniser la mise en scène et d'enrichir les procédés existants. En s'intéressant au rôle scénographique que peut assumer la lumière et au caractère de la projection cinématographique, les théâtres offrent une autre conception de la décoration théâtrale dans laquelle la toile peinte n'est plus exclusive. En s'interrogeant sur l'évolution du goût français, notre thèse offre un éclairage sur les relations entretenues entre les arts décoratifs et les arts de la scène et met en lumière le travail pour la scène des artistes qui conditionnent le goût français des années 1920 et 1930. Enfin l'étude des décors des spectacles des années 1930 cerne les accords et les limites entre le goût du public et les aspirations esthétiques... / Multidisciplinary object of study, the theatrical decoration is an ephemeral art that vibrates only in the spotlight. At the beginning of the 20th century, the role of the visual element is considerably enhanced on stage. In a Parisian artistic context characterized by the variety of forms of expression, the multitude of influences from abroad, and the questions surrounding the possible relationships between the arts; a new approach to the stage is emerging and another look is being taken at the design of shows and the creation of their constituent elements such as sets and costumes. These new considerations around the aesthetics of the stage space lead to new theories and trends in theatrical decoration. Focused on Parisian opera houses, our study offers a better understanding of the process of the renovation of theatrical decoration on stages of Opéra and Opéra-Comique in the first half of the 20th century. Showcases of French art, the two theatres have, since their creation, maintained special relationships between rivalry and complementarity. Our thesis sheds new light on theatrical decoration designed for early 20th century lyrical shows by proposing to precisely define the positioning of the Opéra and the Opéra-Comique. By analysing the confrontation between traditionalism subjected to the two theatres and the new aspirations of the world of theatre, our study first explores the beginnings of a renewal of the stage set and highlights the main actors of the movement. The systematic use of professional decorators, heirs of the dynasties of the late 19th century and the trompe-l'oeil technique were gradually abandoned by opera houses. As a result, new collaborators from the world of theatre, most of whom are painters, are at the heart of the creation of the shows. Our thesis opens the field of study and examines the impact of artistic movements from abroad. In a French capital, the headquarters of an international artistic unrest, influences and collaborations with foreign artists are also at stake in the art of stage set design. The 1920s theatre world was marked by the influence of the Ballets russes and the set designers fully grasped the model by adapting it to French creations and tastes. The directors of the Opéra de l'Opéra-Comique shake up the decorative routine of their theatre by surrounding themselves with artists capable of offering an alternative conception of the opera set by creating a setting that is conducive to the development of a new imagination. More favourable to innovative experiences, ballet set design offers great flexibility to its creators. By approaching the question of the renewal of ballet set design at the Opera and the Opéra-Comique, our thesis reveals their direction and examines their transformation into a pole of creation and choreographic modernity. The question of taste is at the heart of the last part of our study by first revealing the reactions of opera houses to the success of cinema.The directors of the theatres seize its technical resources in order to modernize the staging and enrich existing processes. By focusing on the scenographic role that light can play and the character of film projection, theatres offer another conception of theatrical decoration in which the painted canvas is no more exclusive. By questioning the evolution of French taste, our thesis offers a view on the relationship between the decorative and performing arts and highlights the work for the stage of the artists who condition the French taste of the 1920s and 1930s. Finally, the study of the sets of the 1930s shows identifies the harmony and limits between the public's taste and the aesthetic aspirations of the time.

Sixteenth century commedia dell’arte actors relied on gaudy costumes, physical humor and improvisation to entertain audiences. the Spieltenor in the modern operatic repertoire has a similar comedic role. Would today’s Spieltenor benefit from consulting the commedia dell’arte’s traditions? to answer this question, I examine the commedia dell’arte’s history, stock characters and performance traditions of early troupes. the Spieltenor is discussed in terms of vocal pedagogy and the fach system. I reference critical studies of the commedia dell’arte, sources on improvisatory acting, articles on theatrical masks and costuming, the commedia dell’arte as depicted by visual artists, commedia dell’arte techniques of movement, stances and postures. in addition, I cite vocal pedagogy articles, operatic repertoire and sources on the fach system. My findings suggest that a valid relationship exists between the commedia dell’arte stock characters and the Spieltenor roles in the operatic repertoire. I present five case studies, pairing five stock characters with five Spieltenor roles. Suggestions are provided to enhance the visual, physical and dramatic elements of each role’s performance. I conclude that linking a commedia dell’arte stock character to any Spieltenor role on the basis of shared traits offers an untapped resource to create distinctive characterizations based on theatrical traditions.

Den befintliga parken får nytt liv genom att markplaneringen ändras och en stor transparent byggnad tillförs - Operan!Operan sträcker sig över hela landskapet där den formar en stor park med olika offentliga rum. Parken attraherar befolkningen till Operan genom sina rörelser som ger den rytm och leder dem till olika platser som byggnaden och landskapet erbjuder. Idén är att förena en park med en storslagen byggnad, utan att tappa den elegans och storhet som en opera identifieras med. Jag låter byggnaden sträcka ut sig där den kan nå alla hörn, uppmana befolkningen i närheten att våga sig fram till denna kulturens enorma rum och uppleva Operan- på, under och innanför. / The existing park gets new life through land planning changes and a large transparent building is supplied - The Opera! The Opera extends throughout the landscape where it forms a large park with various public spaces. The park attracts people to the Opera by its movements that provide a rhythm and lead them to the different places the building and landscape has to offer. The idea is to combine a park with a grand building, without losing the elegance and grandeur as an opera is identified with. I let the building stretch out so that it can reach all corners of the park, invite people in the vincinity to venture and experience the Opera. From above, under and inside it.