Sing Faster: The Stagehands' Ring Cycle


55m 1999

Brief Synopsis

Documentary about the stagehands who work at the San Francisco opera as it puts on Wagner's 17-hour Ring Cycle. While the divas sing on stage, we see the work of the guys who move the scenery, manipulate the dragon, pour on the dry ice.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
55m

Synopsis

Documentary about the stagehands who work at the San Francisco opera as it puts on Wagner's 17-hour Ring Cycle. While the divas sing on stage, we see the work of the guys who move the scenery, manipulate the dragon, pour on the dry ice.

Film Details

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1999

Technical Specs

Duration
55m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the Documentary Filmmaker's Trophy at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival.

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1999

Released in United States January 1999

Released in United States Winter January 1, 1999

Released in United States January 1999 (Shown at Sundance Film Festival (documentary competition) in Park City, Utah January 21-31, 1999.)