Six Views From the Mezzanine

Above: opera in the theatre: Tosca set by Giulio Perrone for Opera San Jose Below: symphony in the theatre, with orchestra pit floor at stage level. Chandeliers: For opera and live theatre performances the front four auditorium chandeliers are raised from their normal positions to avoid chandelier interference with stage lighting from auditorium ceiling.

Below: Stage curtains and theatre lighting for classic film evening. Bottom two photos: pre-movie organ concert

Above: Pre-movie organ concert; Jerry Nagano, organist. Below: Organ console and organist are lowered into orchestra pit as curtains open for movie screening.