Ballet Chorus of the Opéra Populaire
Overview
Character Name
Ballet Chorus of the Opéra Populaire
Gender
Not Specified
Playing Age
Young Adult, Adult
Role Size
Ensemble
Dramatic Function
Narrator/Chorus
Relationships
Dancing
Dancer
Voice
Contralto
Time & Place
A majestic opera house in Paris, 1880s
Analysis
The ballet girls, led by Meg Giry, are key to establishing the atmosphere of fear and gossip. They are the ones who first react to Buquet’s tales of the Opera Ghost, spreading tension throughout the company. Their presence also grounds the story in the world of the theatre,
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