Frankenstein by Gregg Kallor
Arizona Opera’s highly-anticipated world premiere of Frankenstein, inspired by Mary Shelley’s timeless novel, opens the 2023/24 Season in the McDougall RED Series. With Gregg Kallor’s captivating score and an evocative libretto, the production breathes life into the forsaken Creature, exploring the profound themes of alienation and shared responsibility. The production’s innovative scenic design seamlessly integrates cutting-edge LED panels, creating a visually stunning and immersive experience. The marriage of striking video projections, dynamic lighting, and meticulously crafted costumes enhances the production’s cinematic quality, ensuring a truly remarkable and unforgettable theatrical journey.
Composer & Librettist:
Gregg Kallor
Stage Director:
Sarah Ina Meyers
Set Designer:
Bretta Gerecke
Lighting Designer:
Tláloc Lopez-Watermann
Costume Designer:
Bretta Gerecke
Video Designer:
Bretta Gerecke
Built By:
Arizona Opera Scenic Studio
Year Built:
2023
Min. Width:
30′-0″
Min. Depth:
34′-0″
Total Number of Line Sets:
24 (26)
Line Sets for Scenery:
7
Line Sets for Electrics:
6
Line Sets for Video:
2 (or 3 without ground stands)
Line Sets for Masking:
9 (Could be less)
Height of Tallest Flying Piece:
Trees: 21′-0″
Size of Largest Soft Flying Unit:
Reveal Drape: 24′-0″
Size of Largest Hard Flying Unit:
USC Arch Wall (17′ High x 12′ Wide)