Props and a bonfire add atmosphere to Opera on the Point.
Saturday evening, I joined more than 100 attendees who gathered around a modest bonfire on the end of Picnic Point. As darkness set in and the fire blazed, we were immersed in a world of campy witchiness and folklore, displayed through a rather unexpected artistic medium — opera.
It was this year’s version of Opera on the Point, by Fresco Opera. Over the course of 50 minutes, the Madison-based company engaged the audience in a theatrical production that weaves tales of the spirit world with dynamic operatic performances. With the bonfire and the skyline of the city of Madison as its backdrop, it’s a fun way to prepare for the spooky season ahead…