Ballo l Bohème l Carmen l Don Giovanni l Elektra l Emperor/Maids l Florencia l Lucia l Madame Butterfly l Meistersinger l Nabucco l Norma l Otello I Rigoletto l Rise for Freedom l Salome l Susannah l Turn of the Screw l La Voix, Sins, Medusa
Rise for Freedom: The John P. Parker Story
Adolphus Hailstork
Production Rental Information
Contact Information
Deb Jackson, Production Administrator
Phone: (513) 768-5532
Fax: (513) 768-5553
Email: djackson@cincinnatiopera.org
Available for rent
Sets
Props
Costumes
Titles
Production Information
Director: Sheila Ramsey
Set designer: David Centers
Costume designer: Rebecca Senske
Lighting designer: Matthew P. Benjamin
Scenic Information
Scenery built by: Cincinnati Opera
Year built: 2007
Year refurbished: N/A
Stock scenic elements used: Raker boxes, cyc, BOC
Minimum depth: 30′
Minimum width: 39′
Height of tallest drop: 20′
Number of trucks: 1, 53′ truck
Costume Information
Costumes built by: Cincinnati Opera
Year built: 2007
Number of principals: 4
Child performers: 1 male, 2 female
Female ensemble: 3
Minor roles: 8 male, 4 female
NOTE: Footwear and men’s hats not included in rental
Crew Requirements
In Cincinnati, the following crew sizes were used. Please note that these crew numbers reflect our agreement with IATSE Local 5, and the specifics of the Cincinnati Opera Summer Festival Season. Crew sizes may vary for the renting company.
| Carpenters | Electrics | Props | |
| Run crew: | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Additional Resources
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Click here to meet the Rise for Freedom Creative Team.
Click here to listen to Rise for Freedom.













