Collaborative paper project devised and submitted to the 2025 European Opera-Directing Prize competition. Under the direction of Paige Dirkes-Jacks, the creative team imagined a toy theatre world for Hoffmann replete with puppetry and elements of horror.
Directed by Paige Dirkes-Jacks, Scenic Design by Audrey Tieman, Costume Design by Chloe Levy, Lighting Design by Abi Farnsworth
The Muse
Hoffmann, Prologue & Epilogue
Nicklause
Olympia
Spalanzani
Antonia
Crespel
Giulietta
Dapertutto
Lindorf
Hoffmannn, Act 1
Coppélius
Hoffmann, Act 2
Dr, Miracle
Hoffmann, Act 3
Schlémil
Paper project collaboratively designed and submitted to the 2025 European Opera-Directing Prize. Under the direction of Paige Dirkes-Jacks, the creative team envisioned Hoffmann’s world in a toy theatre, purchased at the intermission of Don Giovanni (our opera within an opera), replete with puppetry and horror elements.
Directed by Paige Dirkes-Jacks, Scenic Design by Audrey Tieman, Costume Design by Chloe Levy, Lighting Design by Abi Farnsworth
