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Photos by Katharine Elliott Sarro

Director Robert Driver gives supernumerary Frank Frissora some blocking notes. Supernumerary Frank Frissora (standing) waits on Marcello, baritone Troy Cook, Schaunard, baritone Alexander Tall, and Colline, bass-baritone Richard Bernstein at the Café Momus. Supernumeraries play an indispensable part in any production by filling small, non-singing roles in the opera on a volunteer basis. To learn how you can become a Super go to the Job Opportunities page on our website.

Despite their efforts to appear indifferent towards each other, Musetta, sung by soprano Sari Gruber, and Marcello, sung by baritone Troy Cook, end up back in each others' arms.

Marcello, sung by baritone Troy Cook, flirts with two lovely ladies.

Buffo bass Kevin Glavin does double duty in La bohème, playing the roles of Benoit the landlord and Alcindoro. In this scene Alcindoro tends to the lovely Musetta sung by soprano Sari Gruber. Musetta feigns a pinched foot from her shoes and sends Alcindoro to get her a new pair so that she can join Marcello and his friends.

The wonderful toys from Parpignol's cart prove to be tempting for the passing children, who are pulled away by their mother despite their pleas for the toy seller's goods.

Fans, pastries, goblets, and fruits are just a few of the many wares being sold by the street vendors in Act II.

The Opera Company is proud to have members of the Keystone State Boychoir and the Pennsylvania Girlchoir as part of the cast of La bohème. Here the children practice trying to steal wares from one of the peddlers.

Members of the Keystone State Boychoir and the Pennsylvania Girlchoir join the Opera Company of Philadelphia Chorus in rehearsing Act II.