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Opera in the Neighborhoods

Grades 3 – 8
The Barber of Seville   by Gioachino Rossini
Available: October 12, 2010 – November 12, 2010
Fee: free/suggested donation $60 per classroom
Application deadline: Reservations accepted while space is available

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Rossini's The Barber of Seville comes to city and suburban neighborhoods in an abridged, English-language version with a cast of spirited young professional singers.  Performances are in costume with colorful sets and props, and live piano accompaniment.  Lyric's Education Department provides specially-developed student and teacher guides; performances are produced by the Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center.

[Illinois State Goals met: 1, 3, 5, 12, 13, 16-18, 25-27]

2010 Performaces:
October 12 - Addison Trail High School, 213 N. Lombard Rd., Addison, IL
October 14 - Curie Metro High School, 4959 S. Archer Ave., Chicago
October 15 - St. Scholastica High School, 7416 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago
October 18 - Whitney Young High School, 211 S. Laflin St., Chicago
October 19 - Morton East High School, 2423 S. Austin Blvd., Cicero
October 20 - Bell Elementary School, 3730 N. Oakley Ave., Chicago
October 26 - Kenwood Academy, 5015 S. Blackstone Ave., Chicago
October 27 - Simeon Career Academy, 8147 S. Vincennes Ave., Chicago
October 28 - Performing Arts Center, Governors State University, University Park, IL
November 2 - Andrew High School, 9001 W. 171 St., Tinley Park, IL
November 3 - Northside College Prep, 5501 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago
November 5 - Glenbrook North High School, 2300 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL
November 8 - Evanston Twp High School, 1600 Dodge Ave., Evanston, IL
November 9 - Pfeiffer Hall, North Central College, 30 N. Brainard St., Naperville, IL
November 12 - Park Junior High School, 333 N. Park Rd., La Grange Park, IL

Download the student study guide: Backstage Pass! 
Download the teacher edition of Backstage Pass! 

Complete the following on-line application to apply.

 

Lyric Opera gratefully recognizes and deeply appreciates the generosity of the following Opera in the Neighborhoods supporters:
Lead Sponsors:
Mrs. Herbert A. Vance
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Vance
Kraft Foods
 Donna Van Eekeren

Opera in the Neighborhoods — Study Guides:
Donna Van Eekeren