Crazy Days (2021)

The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacts the performing arts, including the National Opera, which struggles to justify the immense effort required for their upcoming production of Mozart's *Le Nozze di Figaro* without an audience. This ambitious international production, years in the making and with sold-out performances planned, faces the devastating reality of the opera house closure. The question becomes: what is an opera without an audience, and how can they ensure all the hard work hasn't been wasted? In the spirit of *Le Nozze di Figaro* and embracing the style of comic opera, *Crazy Days* explores the importance of creating beauty, especially during these challenging times.