Saint Francis Choir, Orchestra, Dancers, and Soloists presented a fully staged production of Gian Carlo Menotti's opera Amahl and the Night Visitors on Friday and Saturday, December 11-12, 2009.  Click here to see a program from this production.  The pictures which follow were provided by Rex Carroll and Lore Gottberg. 

Preparations for such a big production were extensive and involved staging rehearsals, costume construction and fitting, prop and set preparation and construction, dance and orchestra rehearsals, lighting and sound preparations, and of course, choir rehearsals!
Dress rehearsal preparation - getting into costumes and makeup, warming up, and waiting!
Friday cast dress rehearsal
Saturday cast dress rehearsal