Opera in the Neighborhoods
Grades 3 – 8
The Magic Flute by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Available: October 9, 2012 – November 9, 2012
Fee: free/suggested donation $65 per classroom
Application deadline: Reservations accepted while space is available
Mozart's The Magic Flute 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. Teachers are encouraged to participate in an educator workshop on July 31, 2012.
[Illinois State Goals met: 1, 3, 5, 12, 13, 16-18, 25-27]
Click here to download the student study guide: Backstage Pass!
Click here to download the teacher edition of Backstage Pass!
Program Dates + Locations
Oct 9 Juarez Community Academy, 1450/1510 W Cermak Rd, Chicago
Oct 10 Northside College Prep High School, 5501 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago
Oct 11 Curie Metro High School, 4959 S Archer Ave, Chicago
Oct 15 Evanston Twp High School, 1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston
Oct 16 North Central College, Pfeiffer Hall, 30 N Brainard St, Naperville
Oct 18 Addison Trail High School, 213 N Lombard Rd, Addison
Oct 23 Barrington High School, 616 W Main St, Barrington
Oct 24 Olympic Theatre, 6134 W Cermak Rd, Cicero
Oct 26 Governors State University, 1 University Pkwy, University Park
Oct 29 Holy Trinity High School, 1443 W Division St, Chicago
Oct 30 Kenwood Academy, 5015 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago
Nov 1 Simeon Career Academy, 8147 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago
Nov 5: Lane Tech High School, 2501 W Addison St, Chicago
Nov 7 Glenbrook North High School, 2300 Shermer Rd, Northbrook
Nov 8 Andrew High School, 9001 W 171st St, Tinley Park
Lyric Opera gratefully recognizes and deeply appreciates the generosity of the following Opera in the Neighborhoods supporters:
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