The Baroque World of Don Carlos

Set designer Ming Cho Lee and costume designer Robert Perdziola have delved into the world of the Spanish Baroque to create the pomp and palaces of the court of Don Carlos. Ming Cho Lee’s designs for Don Carlos transform from the lush halls of the king's throne room to the emptiness of Don Carlos's jail cell. "I wanted to create a long sparse area that was austere and uncomplicated. This is not operatic, it's a chamber piece. It's tighter in concentration."

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Following along those lines, Robert Perdziola added that "this is the Catholic feverishness in the Spanish court. The silhouettes are simple. I would feel successful if I can bring focus to the face, to the actor and the character."

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