The rehearsal is interrupted by the director, who stands out against the bright costumes in a brown suit.
The skirts are also cleverly designed to flow with the dancers when they dance, creating even more of a spectacle onstage. The dancers are also dressed in much simpler outfits that still match the grandeur and colours of the performance, but do not have the size of Carlotta and Piangi’s outfits, to show their lesser importance. Piangi also stands out as Hannibal due to his oversized helmet, drawing the audience’s eye, and showing that he is the lead male singer of the company. Carlotta’s dress in particular is very grand and dramatic to show her over the top personality, and her status as the prima donna of the opera house. The bright greens and reds show the happy state of the opera house, and the gold details also add to the traditional nature of the Opera.
The music then swells, as the production goes back in time to the rehearsal of Hannibal. All the characters are dressed in black, creating a dark and eerie set, which is a sign of what is to come in the production.
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