The opera will be an abbreviated 90 minutes in length, without the full chorus and an orchestra of 18 instead of the usual 70, to reduce risk. SEE ALSO: How Bay Area musicians have kept music alive in the year of COVID-19
"To feel that sense of community, to be knowing you're watching art with other people is an incredible experience," said Shilvock. The size doesn't compare to the War Memorial Opera House in San Francisco, which holds more than 3000 people.īut the drive-in is a milestone after a year without live performance. The audience will be capped at 200 cars, at $250 per car, regardless of the number of passengers.Īnother site nearby will accommodate 200 more vehicles at $50 each, with those fans watching a big screen. SEE ALSO: Bay Area guide to COVID-19 rules: What each county allows The site is bustling with heavy equipment and construction crews, as the hulking black structure rises from the fairgrounds. "The audience will look straight ahead toward our incredible stage," enthused Shilvock, in front of a huge platform once used at the Coachella Music Festival. Like other performing arts, the highly-regarded opera company has substituted streaming and seminars during the pandemic. SEE ALSO: Bay Area reopening: Museums, parks and other attractions you can visit
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