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To mitigate the risk of contamination, Teatro
Real productions operate with two full casts, which alternate
performances and never come into contact with one another, a
theatre spokeswoman said.
But with Spain reporting record infection numbers, an outbreak
swept across both crews, infecting four of the leading roles and
their understudies by Sunday and forcing the cancellation of
that night's performance, she explained.
Artistic director Joan Matabosch sprang into action to bring in
last-minute substitutes to cover the parts of Rodolfo, Schaunard,
Mimi and Marcello in Giacomo Puccini's depiction of infidelity
and jealousy among young artists in 1840s Paris.
"They have never sung together before and have been rehearsing
all day today... They've been at home studying videos of
previous shows," the spokeswoman said.
However, their time in the spotlight could be limited as several
of the original singers may be clear to perform if they test
negative on Tuesday.
"The Teatro Real does not want to disappoint the public...we
have to live with this pandemic," the spokeswoman said.
(Reporting by Nathan Allen, editing by Clara-Laeila Laudette and
Hugh Lawson)
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