11/2/2012 Behind the scenes at the COC - November 2, 2012 By Danielle D'Ornellas [View the story "Behind the Scenes at the COC - November 2, 2012." on Storify] Behind the Scenes at the COC - November 2, 2012. Follow the Canadian Opera Company as we provide a sneak peek of what you'll be seeing at the Four Seasons Centre this season. Storified by CanadianOperaCompany · Fri, Nov 02 2012 09:20:49 It's our final week of performances! Il Trovatore finished on Wednesday, October 31 and Die Fledermaus wraps up on Saturday, November 3. Here are a few fond and funny farewells from our staff, cast and chorus. Big rush line for #Trovatore today, did you grab a ticket? We took a pic of the rush line at 11am & it's still going! http://pic.twitter.com/RrYW6ZwECanadianOperaCompany Last #Trovatore @CanadianOpera. Grateful for a wonderful run. #bravituttiAlexander Neef Last #trovatore tonight @CanadianOpera ! So sad to let this show go :( as well as the gorgeous dress! http://instagr.am/p/Rd3A2YSbiD/Rihab Chaieb Sad to be closing #Trovatore at @CanadianOpera tonight. I'll miss being a part of these incredible performances. Next up: #TristanundIsolde!James Baldwin Last @CanadianOpera Il Trovatore @rihabchaieb 'Inez' & Elza Van Den Heever 'Leonora' are all smiles backstage #closing http://pic.twitter.com/yYgh3xsxMike Lewandowski Saying goodbye to #Trovatore tonight. Thnx to all who were part of it at @CanadianOpera. I've had a blast for past 2 months! #gratefulKeith Lam (光太郎) Meanwhile, Russell Braun met a happy fan! @canadianopera Photo with Russell Braun after "Il Trovatore" tonight. Just a wee bit thrilled. http://pic.twitter.com/Pi1DgZdgMaureen Nolan As the Die Fledermaus cast crept closer to their final performance, they got wistful... and a bit silly. It's our last nigh together @tamschloo! Nooooooo! #fledermaus http://pic.twitter.com/usIMZVscAmbur Braid Last week of wearing this. *tear. @CanadiaOpera #fledermaus http://instagr.am/p/RTbq9fk2dp/alexandra pomeroy Show #10 tonight!!! Let's do this! @MsAmburBraid @PomeroyTenor @tenorschadeTamara Wilson @CanadianOpera @tamschloo @pomeroytenor @tenorschade let's do it!I've a feeling the audience will be a sassy one tonight & It will be fuuun!Ambur Braid @alexanderncoc @canadianopera @tamschloo @msamburbraid @pomeroytenor I LOVE this production. I love being Eisentein at the COC. Danke!Michael Schade On the night before Halloween we had a little fun at the Four Seasons Centre. Check out some of the simple but elegant outfits from staff and patrons at Die Fledermaus.. Come join me on the third floor in your #Fledermaus finest. Prizes for first fascinator & bow tie! http://pic.twitter.com/x0KgfePkCanadianOperaCompany Die Fledermaus - FashionCanadian Opera Die Fledermaus - FashionCanadian Opera Die Fledermaus - FashionCanadian Opera Die Fledermaus - FashionCanadian Opera Then it was Halloween and our make-up department got a bit spooky! Halloween @CanadianOpera @ COC Administrative Offices http://instagr.am/p/RdYUEULNCq/Alexander Neef And as the Fall season winds down, the Xstrata Ensemble Studio School Tour heats up! Hansel & Gretel and The Brothers Grimm will start touring across Toronto next week. Here's a little sneak peek of Hansel and Gretel! Sash being a little brat as Gretel in rehearsal today :D http://instagr.am/p/RBzPfiSbt0/Rihab Chaieb Hansel http://instagr.am/p/RREKJJybtF/Rihab Chaieb And last but not least, let's remember that November means Movember! Our Ensemble Studio boys will be growing moustaches to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer. Check back for updates on their facial hair status! Music is power, the moustache is king! Pls donate to the Ensemble boys of the @CanadianOpera w/ our #Movember efforts @ http://mobro.co/COCCameron McPhail Looking for more updates? Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest, or visit us at coc.ca. Posted in Behind the Scenes