Snake handler auditions for Mozart opera role at Met
Zoe Ziegfeld, a carnival performer turned opera actor, is tasked with auditioning snakes for the Met's adaptation of 'Così fan tutte'. A boa constrictor named Princess won the role, with Nala as understudy. Ziegfeld evaluates each snake's comfort with people and stage presence.
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