La Traviata BACK STAGE
Transforming some rather ordinary looking persons into operatic characters requires many costumes and a careful application of greasepoint, rouge, and black mascara.
The success of NBC Opera Company's presentation of Verdi's "La Traviata" on the University campus was partly due to this backstage magic at its best, as these pictures show
Pictures by Rex Parsons
The Kansan candid camera catches stage manager (left) taking a brief nap before the performance while costumes and hairdos get final touches (above).
The finished product—Actress Rose Arbanas—signs autograph for Gordon Sieker, Claflin sophomore, while awaiting her cue to go on stage.