Teen Opera Circle

Grades 9 – 12
Availability: November 2011 - February 2012
Fee: free for Chicago Public Schools
Application Deadline: Applications accepted while space is available

Chicago Public School students explore the world of opera through in-depth, guided study of works from Lyric Opera's regular season. Lyric teaching artists partner with teachers to oversee student-driven research and the creation of special projects. The program includes student trips to the Civic Opera House to attend the dress rehearsals of the operas they study.  A professional development workshop will be held for participating teachers and teaching artists.

 

The operas that will be presented for 2011/12 Teen Opera Circle are:

Ariadne auf Naxos by Richard Strauss (sung in German with projected English titles)
Dress Rehearsal: November 16, 2011; 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Professional Development: August 25, 2011; 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Aida by Giuseppe Verdi (sung in Italian with projected English titles)
Dress Rehearsal: January 18, 2012; 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Professional Development: November 10, 2011; 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Show Boat by Kern & Hammerstein II (sung in English with projected English titles)
Dress Rehearsal: February 9, 2012; 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Professional Development: December 3, 2011; 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

 

The operas that will be presented for 2012/13 Teen Opera Circle to be announced soon.

 

Lyric Opera gratefully recognizes and deeply appreciates the generosity of the following contributors:
The Albert Pick, Jr. Fund
Robert & Isabelle Bass Foundation, Inc.