Baldwin-Wallace College 2007

The Conservatory of Music at Baldwin-Wallace
Berea, Ohio
November 2007

Director: Victoria Bussert
Musical Direction: Stuart Raleigh
Scene Design: Jeff Herrmann
Costume Design: Charlotte Yetman
Choreography: Janiece Kelley-Kiteley



Phantom is a difficult show. It has a very complex score. It requires massive sets, numerous special effects, many period costumes and a large and very talented cast. It is a challenge for professionals, let alone the limits of a college budget and on and off stage talent.
Bussert wisely altered the script so that some of the special effects could be eliminated. The famous crashing to the stage floor of the chandelier was modified and the boat floating on water was eliminated. It mattered little. The overall effect was positive. This was a very, very good production.[...]The singing and dancing choruses were excellent. The choreography by Janiece Kelley-Kiteley and Associate Choreographer Martin Cespedes was excellent.[...] Jeff Herrmann’s scenic and lighting designs were outstanding. Charlotte Yetman’s costumes, which were era correct, were amazing in their detail.
Roy Berko
http://royberkinfo.blogspot.com/2007/11/phantom-of-opera-baldwin-wallace.html