Posts Tagged: Opera

Inside The Opera: My Life As A Supernumerary

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Sean Cummings is a young Philadelphia-based theater artist and a regular contributor. The word supernumerary comes from the Latin word supernumerarius, which, in the opera world, refers to “a person no one cares about and is often overlooked,” or more commonly, “a silent actor.” Supers serve as extras to enhance scenes but are basically moving furniture. As… Read more »