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Elizabeth Margolius, stage director and movement director

Elizabeth Margolius

Stage Director | Movement Director

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Die Kathrin

American Premiere

Folks Operetta at the University of Chicago’s Korngold Festival

“Stage director Elizabeth Margolius provided a seminar in how to stage a difficult opera in concert. With two ramps leading through the orchestra to the front of the stage, she handled the traffic flow of the large cast with variety and efficiency. While the cast sang mostly from stands, the director added an inspired touch by having Toomey and Bix sing to each other directly in the final scene, making the impact of their ultimate reunion both visually and musically effective.”

Lawrence A. Johnson, Chicago Classical Review

Additional Recognition

Chicago Classical Review – Top Ten Performances of 2022
by Lawrence A. Johnson
#10 Korngold: Die Kathrin. Chicago Folks Operetta & UChicago Presents
“…the sleeper opera event of 2022.”

Chicago Tribune – Best of classical and jazz in 2022
by Hannah Edgar
Honorable Mention: Folks Operetta’s “Die Kathrin” at the University of Chicago’s Korngold Festival

Design Team

Projection: Rasean Davonté Johnson

Lighting: Charlie Cooper

Costume: Theresa Ham

photos by Anthony Nguyen

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