Chapter 3  Christine Daaé did not immediately continue her triumph at the Opera. It seemed that she was no longer in control of her life. “I don’t know myself when I sing,” – she wrote in her diary. The viscount, Raoul Chagny, tried unsuccessfully to … Continue reading Stage 3 (Journeyman): The Phantom of the Opera, chapter 3

CHAPTER TWO  In the meantime, in the entrance hall of the Opera, Sorelli was giving her prepared speech in front of the authorities of the both the social and artistic circles of Paris. Standing behind her were the members of the corps de ballet, who … Continue reading Stage 3 (Journeyman): The Phantom of the Opera, chapter 2

Written by Gaston Leroux Retold by Thai Binh Nguyen   CHAPTER ONE It was the evening on which Monsieur Debienne and Monsieur Poligny, the managers of the Opera, were giving a last performance to mark their retirement that the incident occurred. Noises pierced the air … Continue reading Stage 3 (Journeyman): The Phantom of the Opera, chapter 1