Go Behind the Stage on SMU Opera Theatre’s The Magic Flute

web-lead — Many hours of planning and creation went to each costume for Meadows Opera Theatre’s Magic Flute production, which ran February 4-7 in the Bob Hope Theatre (All photos by Kim Leeson)

The magic of SMU Opera Theatre’s The Magic Flute began months before the show. Directed by Hank Hammett, conducted by Martha Raley Peak Endowed Centennial Chair Paul Phillips, and with the incredible work of Meadows Costume Shop and Meadows’ M.F.A. students in Theatre/Design, the show was strikingly vivid.

(Scene design by Darren Diggle; Costume design by Hunter Dowell; Lighting design by Russell Bockemuehl)

Photographer Kim Leeson brought her camera back stage to capture the work going on behind the scenes, and the orchestra’s work in conjunction with the incredible stage design. Take a look.

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24173863173_dc5a126fb7_k — *The Magic Flute* starred students from the Meadows Division of Music

24173715063_249822bfd4_k — In the orchestra pit with the Meadows Symphony Orchestra (MSO), conducted by Paul Phillips

24433377309_c5a5a552e3_k — Professor of Music, Martha Raley Peak Endowed Centennial Chair, and Director of Orchestral Activities Paul Phillips raises a wand

24774785476_993ceb387c_k — Prepping for the stage in the Meadows Costume Shop

24801009725_737e708721_k — One of the Magic Flute’s dress rehearsals in progress

By Nick Rallo