How does the Met swap giant, multi-ton stage sets in a matter of
Chapter 1

The tale of two opera houses

Chapter 2

The secret army behind the stage

Chapter 3

Voices that shook the world

Chapter 4

Opera at the speed of light

YOUR GOAL

Master of Behind the velvet curtain at the Metropolitan Opera

Ch 2 · The secret army behind the stage
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diego The prompter in the floor

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diego Met Opera Stagehands

Slide the stage, slide the stage, / We build a brand new world backstage!

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The most natural human feats require the most sophisticated hidden systems.

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diego The Metropolitan Opera costume department operates a bustling theatrical workshop.

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The wardrobe of a thousand lifetimes

diego Met tailors, milliners, and wigmakers handcraft durable natural hair wigs and massive wardrobes to survive intense stage heat

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A stage that moves mountains

diego Huge mechanical platforms slide a towering mountain set across the Met Opera stage

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Tiny Backstage Army
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diego Direct the backstage crew to discover how the Met Opera coordinates massive scene changes.

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Fun Fact

Opera without mics: Met opera singers never use microphones, relying purely on the room's acoustics to project over a 100-piece orchestra.

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Glossary
stagehand (noun)
An individual who moves scenery, handles props, and operates lighting equipment backstage during a theatrical performance. At the Metropolitan Opera, a crew of ninety stagehands coordinates massive set changes during every live performance.

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Gossip

Which backstage job sounds the most exciting?

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Quiz

What is the name of the designated area directly in front of and below the stage where the orchestra plays?

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diego The physics of unamplified opera singing.

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Quiz

What material is primarily used for the Met's custom opera wigs to withstand heat and sweat?

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How do Met opera singers project their voices to the back row of the massive theater?

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What is the purpose of the tiny prompt box located at the front center of the Met stage?

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Roughly how many costumes does the Met wardrobe department store and manage?

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How does the Met swap giant, multi-ton stage sets in a matter of minutes?

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What is the 'singer's formant' used by opera performers?

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Why is the Met stage designed with three massive side stages and a rear stage?

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