
The Santa Fe Opera presents Apprentice Scenes. Eight scenes from eight different operas across time periods and genres, performed in one night, with an additional Apprentice Concert with a full orchestra.

Took up Run Crew and Props Paint Charge responsibilities in addition to Props Managing for Beatrice & Benedict scene. Paint projects primarily came from Carmen and Don Pasquale.
The Santa Fe Opera (August 2025)
Apprentice Scenes Stage Directors: Kathleen Clawson & Melanie Bacaling
Apprentice Concert Stage Director: Patricia Racette
Conductor: Ivan Lopez Reynoso
Production Team: Apprentice Technicians
Photographer: Tira Howard Photography



Original stone bench texture pulled from stock.



Re-based with a dark gray, building layers of highlights to emphasize details in the foam legs.



Added warm glaze with brush and sponge technique.

Plastic table and chairs from stock. Cleaned and dry brushed with a silver highlight.

Side-by-side, before and after highlights.




SL run table. Other scenes prop managed by technical apprentices.

"Carmen"
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