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Education Programs
Sacramento
Opera presents Little Red Riding Hood
“Grandmother,
what a big voice you have!”
Sacramento
Opera presents a 45 minute children’s opera, Little Red Riding Hood,
September 22 and 23; October 2, 7, and 19; and November 2 at several
Sacramento area locations. Based on the classic fairy tale, the opera,
Little Red Riding Hood (1965) was written by American composer and
librettist Seymour Barab. This Sacramento Opera production is directed by
Allyson Paris, and features Liz Berkley as Little Red, Anna Ginnett as the
Mother and Grandma, Brandon Anderson as the Wolf and the Woodsman, and
Gregory Mason, Music Director/Pianist.
Tickets are
available at the door only. Tickets are $2 for all performances except the
Sunday, September 23, 2007 shows at Fairy Tale Town. These performances are
free with Fairy Tale Town admission of $4.25. Performances are recommended
for 5 to 12 year olds and their families.
Performances are:
Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 2 pm
Cosumnes River College Recital Hall
8401 Center Parkway, Sacramento
Sunday, September 23, 2007 at 12:30 and 2 pm
Fairy Tale Town Main Stage
3901 Land Park Drive, Sacramento
Tuesday, October 2, 2007 at 8 pm
California State University Sacramento, Capistrano Hall, 6000 J Street,
Sacramento
Sunday, October 7, 2007 at 2 pm
Clunie Community Center
601 Alhambra Boulevard
Friday, October 19, 2007 at 9 am
St. Michael’s Episcopal Day School
2140 Mission Avenue, Carmichael
Friday, November 2, 2007 at 9 am
Rock Creek Elementary School, 2140 Collet Quarry Drive, Rocklin
The featured artists in the production are members of the Sacramento Opera’s
Young Artist Training Program, a new collaborative between the Sacramento
Opera and the Voice Department at California State University Sacramento.
The Sacramento Opera Young Artist Training Program is a comprehensive
program being developed with CSUS that is conceived to provide training and
performance intensive opportunities for young singers interested in pursuing
a career in opera.
For more information call the Sacramento Opera office at 916.737.1000 or
visit www.sacopera.org.
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Sacramento Opera offers a variety of informative and
entertaining education and outreach programs about opera, or featured
presentations about one of the company’s upcoming productions for groups of
all sizes.
Programs are ideal for school age youth or groups such as service clubs like
Rotary and Kiwanis, professional associations, garden and book clubs, and
retirement centers and nursing homes, among others.
Each presentation is customized to accommodate venues ranging from
classrooms, board rooms, and community centers.
For more information or to schedule a program, contact Rod Gideons,
Executive Director, Sacramento Opera, 916.737.1000 or
rgideons@sacopera.org
Begin your journey into opera today!
Opera 101
This 30 to 45 minute presentation is led by either Sacramento Opera’s
Artistic Director or Executive Director. A brief retrospective of the
history of opera, each program includes recorded musical excerpts, and where
possible, a brief video presentation. In addition, participants will receive
an overview of Sacramento Opera, including programs and services. Opera
101 programs are available throughout the year. Fee: $200
Opera à
la Carte
A perfect program for a lunch
or dinner break, this presentation features one of Sacramento Opera’s Young
Artists who will be joined by either the Artistic Director or Executive
Director in an entertaining selection of familiar arias and lively
interactive discussion about opera and singing. Opera
à la
Carte also provides a unique
opportunity to see and meet one-on-one a young artist in the making!
Programs may range from 30 to 45 minutes in duration and require a piano.
Available year-round.
Fee: $400
Opera Interludes at Borders
Books
Free, informal gatherings in the Borders cafe. Come get acquainted with the
Sacramento Opera and its upcoming productions with stirring live
performances and commentary. Events last approximately 45 minutes and take
place at Borders stores in Sacramento, Roseville, Folsom, Davis, and Elk Grove
throughout the year.
Fee: FREE
Opera Talks
A 60 minute presentation featuring musical selections from an upcoming
production of Sacramento Opera presented by one or two of the principal
stars appearing in the production. This extraordinary program also includes
commentary provided by Sacramento Opera’s Artistic Director, and/or
Executive Director who will give a behind-the-footlights, enlightening look
at the fascinating world of opera. A piano is required. This program is
available in September, November, and
February.
Fee: $7.00 Subscribers, $10 general public
Opera-Tunities for Youth
Opera-Tunities programs are designed to introduce students to the
wonders of opera through a series of age-specific programs.
In consultation with education specialists, artists and staff, Sacramento
Opera has developed an inter-disciplinary program designed to introduce
students to opera and to relate the art form to other core curriculum
subjects including history, cultural studies, language, and the visual arts.
Each participating school is provided with:
• Outlines for activities and study areas
• Age-specific lesson plans
• Video/audio tape excerpt highlights of upcoming Sacramento Opera
productions
• Other materials that may enhance the program including coloring pages,
crossword puzzles and games, historical information, and stories.
Program materials are designed to help classroom teachers use the study of
the opera and the visit by the artists in relation to other classroom
subjects. Teachers can use these materials to prepare the students for an
Opera-Tunities visit by one or two professional singer(s) and a pianist.
The artists perform and discuss operatic music, technique, the history and
tradition of opera performance and production, career opportunities, and
related subjects. Fee: $150 per classroom. Multiple classroom discounts are
available.
Student Ticket Subsidy Program
Developed as a follow-up experience to the Opera-Tunities
program, or as a stand-alone program for selected students in area middle
and high schools, colleges and universities, Sacramento Opera provides
opportunities for students to experience fully-staged, live opera in a
theater setting. Tickets are offered at half-price and a limited number are
offered free of charge to qualifying students accompanied to the performance
by a parent or guardian.
Photo: Sacramento Opera / Eleakis Photography
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