The opera house and hotel are now operated by a nonprofit organization trying to preserve and restore Becket’s dream.Ī weekend of events celebrating the 50th anniversary of Becket’s arrival at Death Valley Junction will be held at the opera house Feb. Less than a dozen people were at the recent performance I attended, but the atmosphere and performance were still magical, perhaps even haunting. Like Becket, Vazquez performs every role herself, sometimes simultaneously, with a hat or false mustache denoting a change of character. The talented and energetic Vazquez now performs shows at the opera house of Becket’s dances as well as her own newly created interpretations. Young dancer Hilda Vazquez, who came to Death Valley Junction two years ago specifically to meet Becket, received the older dancer’s permission to continue the performances. Becket died last year, but I couldn’t help but feel her presence all around.Īnd, delightfully, the show goes on once again.
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