“It was a totally satisfying combination of acting, music and theatrical design. ..
Sliding panels, along with dropping frames and panels, comprised the set. The continuous changing of the panels, the blocking and the movements of the quintet were the creative product of stage director Doug Scholz-Carlson. There was often a whirlwind of activity, but I was never distracted.”

—The Well Tempered Ear

“Director Douglas Scholz-Carlson also emphasizes the precariousness of the story with set pieces, designed by R. Eric Stone, that drop in from above and spin, giving glimpses of action. It looks like someone’s going to get beaned with a frame, but everything comes together as neatly as a dance….
Scholz-Carlson preserves elements of surprise and moments of beauty, giving Madison a “Little Night Music” that feels both fresh and timeless. As he and DeMain find the show’s internal rhythms and warmth, they show what an elegant, rich piece of art can be.”

—Lindsay Christians, The Cap Times

“Sondheim’s A Little Night Music grand success at Madison Opera”

—Emma Grenzbach, The Badger Herald

Emily Pulley (Desiree) | Daniel Belcher (Frederik) | Sarah Day (Madame Armfeld) | Jeni Houser (Anne) | Quinn Bernegger (Henrik) | Katherine Pracht (Charlotte) | Charles Eaton (Carl-Magnus) | Emily Glick (Petra) | Maddi Uphoff (Frederika)

R Eric Stone (Set) | Martha Carter (lighting) | Karen Larimore-Brown (costumes) | James Gill (photos)