Dancing into the 20th Century
As with many activities around the turn of the 20th century, dancing had very particular rules of etiquette and form. Learn more, straight from the research archives used in the development of Road to Avonlea!
Staging Opera for the Screen
“Opera is rarely seen on film, simply because it so often gets lost in translation, but Sullivan was intentional in his determination to bring the sensation of the stage to the screen.” – Mozart’s The Magic Flute Dairies – Official Movie Companion
In order to make a smooth and authentic transition from the theatre to the screen, Kevin Sullivan collaborated with a real opera company, Opera Atelier, for the making of Mozart’s Magic Flute Diaries.
Jacques Offenbach vs Mozart
One of the most beloved composers of France was Jacques Offenbach. He composed over 100 love story operas such as La Belle Helene, The Grand Duchess of Gerolstein and La Perichole. However, his ultimate goal was to create something dark, dreamy and more serious. He always seemed to play out performances that were matched with lots of love.
Imaginative and romantic Anne
Any female fan of Anne of Green Gables has, at some point, wished for her very own Gilbert Blythe: a strong, loyal young man who will stay with her through thick and thin. Strangely enough, Gilbert’s love affair with Anne started when he called her “Carrots” and got a slate smashed over his head in return. From that moment on, Gilbert was smitten with the feisty, red – haired orphan but his affections were not easily… or quickly… returned.
Music in the 1930s
During the 1930’s and the great depression, music had a big affect during this era, due to the fact that music reflected on how people were feeling during this time period. Music was the main source of happiness in people's lives since most of the time people felt lonely, depressed, hungry and worried.
Prom Night
Going to the prom is a huge deal for teens these days, but it was the same for Anne going to her first ball. Those days the prom was called the Ball only because it was a ballroom with everyone ballroom dancing. However, these days every promo has a different theme and the dancing is very much different.
