Even snakes have to audition for the opera at the Met. Princess the boa constrictor got the part
Summary
The Metropolitan Opera in New York held auditions to select a snake for a role in their new production of Mozart’s opera “Così fan tutte.” A boa constrictor named Princess was chosen to perform alongside the snake charmer played by Zoe Ziegfeld in a 1950s Coney Island-themed adaptation.Key Facts
- The Metropolitan Opera is adapting Mozart’s 1790 opera “Così fan tutte” with a 1950s Coney Island carnival setting.
- Zoe Ziegfeld, a performer turned opera actor, plays the snake charmer and is responsible for selecting the snake.
- Snakes were auditioned by having them slither, wrap around, and be comfortable with people on stage.
- Princess, a large yellow-peach boa constrictor, was chosen for the snake role.
- A smaller brown boa named Nala will be Princess’ understudy for the performances.
- This is the third time Zoe Ziegfeld has played the snake charmer role in the Met’s productions.
- The opera’s original story is about two soldiers testing their lovers’ faithfulness through disguise and seduction.
- The auditions took place in New York on August 28, 2026.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
