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All’s quiet downstairs at the Filene Center. Clockwise from upper left: Wigs awaiting geishas, Cio-Cio San’s kimono, origami cranes in the musicians’ lounge, my office for the day, Act I props.

Staff meeting in the wild. Getting ready to say goodbye to two a.ma.zing interns. We love you, Jinyoung & Lauren!  (a.k.a. Super Geishas)

National Symphony Orchestra load-in happening in preparation for tonight’s dress rehearsal. As seen from the Bonze’s gong. (“CIO-CIO SAN!!!!! CIO-CIO SAN!!!!!!!!!!)

End of technical rehearsal, as seen from far upstage right.

Technical rehearsal. The first look is pretty breathtaking. And it’s not even close to being ready!

Pinkerton does sound check.

Staff meeting on the house right supertitle booth bunker.

The cast arrives at the Kennedy Center for the afternoon rehearsal with the NSO.

Tuesday morning 2am POV. Overnight lighting session goes till 5. Life in an outdoor theatre means capitalizing on every hour of darkness you can find.