
The founder of this magical place, Marta Becket, passed away this year at age 92, but those whom she inspired are keeping her spirit alive.Ībout 100 people gathered at the opera house on a recent October in the small town of Death Valley Junction, California, to remember Becket and take in the beginning of the first season of performances without her.Ī front-row chair draped in pink and decorated with flowers was a memorial to her. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal Amargosa Opera House and Hotel sits outside of Death Valley National Park, like some desert dream forgotten by time. Hilda Vazquez performs 'Proserpina' during the opening night of the season at the Amargosa Opera House in Death Valley Junction, Calif.
