New Online Learning Classes

This past May, Seattle Opera offered our first ever stage makeup class, and now we are happy to offer an online version of the class, an introductory course perfect for anyone wanting to learn a new hobby or anyone working in theater anywhere.

Seattle Opera Hair and Makeup Manager Liesl Gatcheco-Munemitsu leads the lesson along with Prinical Hair and Makeup Artist Tricia Partida. Our model is straight from our own women's chorus, Lucy Weber. Here, our artists show how to achieve a French Revolution look.

Part 1 covers foundation, contour, and highlighting.



Part 2 covers eyes, cheeks, and lips, plus the final transformation with wig and costume.



We would love your feedback as we consider whether to create more videos like this in the future. For example: Did you find these videos valuable? Did they make you want to learn more? How likely are you to use these skills? Please leave a comment and let us know your thoughts! Thanks, and enjoy!

The Magic Flute: Costumes with Zandra Rhodes

Meet Zandra Rhodes, known to the international fashion scene as a high-end designer for the rich and famous. Her unique use of bold prints, fiercely feminine patterns and theatrical use of color gives each Rhodes creation a timeless quality. Her designs will be featured in our upcoming production of The Magic Flute.



Learn more about The Magic Flute on the Seattle Opera website.

Speight's Corner: The Magic Flute

According to General Director Speight Jenkins, a variety of characters combined with "some of the most marvelous music [Mozart] ever wrote" makes The Magic Flute “Mozart’s most fantastic opera.” Jenkins also introduces the international cast which features a mix of returning artists as well as Seattle Opera debuts.



Learn more about The Magic Flute on the Seattle Opera website.