Director Stefano Vizioli, set designer Neil Patel, costume designer Roberta Guidi di Bagno and lighting designer Matt Frey created a coherent look for the two pieces: The plain but appealing 1930s orphanage for "Mese Mariano" included a large blow-up of a child's drawing.

WSJ: Ghost Stories Sung | Spoleto Festival USA | By Heidi Waleson