Opera Look-In | Così fan tutte

For Teachers and Parents Signing Off

Here are some thoughts and activities to share with kids before the curtain rises and a little bit of homework fun for when it comes down.

A few more things for you to know!

Before the Look-In

David M. Rubenstein Chairman Michael M. Kaiser President Darrell M. Ayers Vice President, Education

About the composer…

Pre-opera prep Ask students what they think the experience of opera might be like.

What sights and sounds do they expect? Be sure to point out that operas are similar to movies; they have something for everyone (romance, comedy, action, thrills).

Playlist shuffle

Even if you’ve never heard classical music before, odds are you’ve heard of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791). Mozart began composing at age five and went on to become a master musician, writing symphonies, operas, and more — all in just 35 years of life.

Così fan tutte is one of three operas he created with the writer Lorenzo Da Ponte, who wrote the words to the songs you’ll hear today.

Francesca Zambello Artistic Advisor David and Alice Rubenstein are the Presenting Underwriters of WNO. Support for Family and Opera Look-Ins is provided by the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation.

Have kids consider what type of music they enjoy. Do any of their favorite songs tell a story?

Ask them to think about how this idea can apply to an opera.

ozart’s music helped pave the way for many composers to come, and his works are among the most performed in concert halls and opera houses around the world.

Fun with instruments Today, students will hear a full-sized orchestra.

Can students list the four orchestra families? (Answer: strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.) Ask students what instruments they can identify by ear. Listen for these unique sounds during the show.

Michael L. Mael Executive Director

The Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program is made possible through the generous support of The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation.

International festivals at the Kennedy Center are generously supported by the HRH Foundation.

Additional support for The Music of Budapest, Prague, and Vienna is provided by Michael and Noémi Neidorff and The Honorable Nancy G. Brinker.

Recognize the news anchor?

Does the face behind the news desk look familiar? That’s because she’s Maureen Bunyan, anchor for Washington D.C.’s ABC7/WJLA-TV and host of the 6 p.m. weeknight news. A broadcaster for more than 30 years, Ms. Bunyan has received many awards, including seven local Emmys®.

International Programming at the Kennedy Center is made possible through the generosity of the Kennedy Center International Committee on the Arts.

Support for Washington National Opera Education Programs is provided by JPMorgan Chase Foundation; The Morningstar Foundation; Jacob & Charlotte Lehrman Foundation; National Capital Arts and Cultural Affairs; U.S. Commission of Fine Arts; The Washington Post; Waterford Foundation; and Verizon.

With members of the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program and the Washington National Opera Orchestra

After the Look-In Masquerade

Conducted by Israel Gursky www.kennedy-center.org/artsedge

Many of the characters in Così fan tutte enjoy putting on masks and pretending to be someone else.

Have younger students create a mask and pretend to be someone they’d like to be when they grow up. For older students, discuss how masks can be both literal and symbolic. How do disguises create trouble in Così fan tutte? Can they create trouble in real life?

Cuesheets are produced by ARTSEDGE, an education program of the Kennedy Center. ARTSEDGE is a part of Thinkfinity.org, a consortium of free educational Web sites for K-12 teaching and learning.

Learn more about Education at the Kennedy Center at www.kennedy-center.org/education

No “I” in opera

The contents of this Cuesheet do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

Review the “Opera Checklist” with students. Ask them to consider the exact responsibilities each “Opera-Maker” has for the production. Discuss how all the opera-makers must work together to make a production come to life onstage.

5

Directed by Andrea Dorf McGray

©2012 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Please recycle this Cuesheet by sharing it with friends!

6

Presented in the Kennedy Center Opera House

BREAKING NEWS… This special news report is all about opera and the people who make it happen. Stay tuned to find out what it takes to put these musical masterpieces onstage while watching scenes from Così fan tutte, a comic opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

A Kennedy Center Exclusive Report: Making Opera We’ve brought in a team of special reporters to explain opera’s many different features.

Let’s meet the team now…

SPECIAL BULLETIN:

NEWS FLASH:

The First Reporters on the Scene

Many Talents Needed to Pull Off Opera

Mo and Laurence will give you some background about opera and Così fan tutte, our special “example opera” of the day.

What is an opera anyway?

Opera is a story told through music.

Instead of speaking, the characters sing through their thoughts and emotions.

Sometimes the characters sing by themselves (this is called an “aria”—just like our performance artist!—AH-ree-yah), and sometimes they sing in groups of two or more. Così fan tutte can feature six characters singing at once. There’s also an orchestra that uses different combinations of instruments at different times.

The Opera-Makers News Team

It takes a whole lot of effort to create an opera. Sometimes as many as 70 people can be working during a single performance. Below is an “Opera Checklist,” to give you an idea of all the things you need to put on a show like Così fan tutte. If you see or hear any of the items on this list during the Look-In, check them off, just like a stage manager would do during the performance.

n Orc hestr a Play Those ers music Th ia

n eir ins trume s in the da their rk pit n ts k co them nductor— eep the op at the foo —help the p to era on e s kee its mu f the stage p the rson on th . sica m in t e n Pro ime w podium i l feet and n fron ps ith th t of e sing ers.

Little items onsta are to ge lik u e and c ched and used phones, co hosen by th ffee c the sp espec e si up ia e as a d cial magn lly by the ngers at c s, etc. tha ertain et pro t direct iffere nt for p at t t m of he en or. Watch o imes “med n Set icine.” d of Act I t ut for s hat’s used The s tuff th at includ ing th gives the e wal o ls, the pera a se nse windo n Co ws, an of place, stume d the s furnit Anyth ure. ing th e cha jewel ry ra to ga , even mus cters wea r, incl ther i t aches ud nf weari ng fro ormation a . Sometim ing hats, s es de hoes, bout m the sig w word s that hat the ch ners have n Lig ar are su hts ng in acters are t he op Speci era. al help y lights set up all o a clues u see the action round the abou t the theat o nsta story, e such ge and giv r that as the e you time of da y.

Things to listen for: Mo

Laurence

Aria

Regg

Gigi

Mo, like the legendary Mozart, is a composer and conductor.

She’s all about music—how the notes on a page become the sounds you hear coming from the singers and the orchestra. She’ll show you how music works.

Laurence is a poet—he makes up stories and rhymes. Poets like Laurence provide the words or libretto (pronounced lee-BRETT-oh) for the music you’ll hear. (Often opera is presented in a different language, like Italian or Geman.

But don’t worry, there’s an English translation during the show.)

Aria takes center stage at the opera. She’s a singer, she’s a dancer, she’s an actress—she does it all! Today, Aria will guide you through the business of performing Così fan tutte (pronounced KOH-zee fahn TOOT-eh.)

Regg has the double role of director/ designer.

He oversees everything that happens onstage (the singing, the character’s movements, the placement of props and set pieces, etc.). As a designer, he’s also responsible for the show’s overall look onstage.

Gigi is a stage manager, which means she keeps the performance running smoothly.

Her special headset and microphone keep her in touch with everyone during the show.

She’ll update you on what it takes to keep a performance rolling.

2

u how the musicians help set a mood by playing or singing extra fast, extra slow, extra loud, or extra soft u how the instruments play along with the singers and support them, while occasionally doing their own thing and playing a separate tune u how characters often appear to be singing and speaking at the same time

What’s the story?

Who are the characters?

Così fan tutte is a classic “opera buffa” (BOOF-ah) or “funny opera” in Italian.

The story features two soldiers, Ferrando and Guglielmo, who, along with their older friend Don Alfonso, hatch a plan to test the faithfulness of their girlfriends, Dorabella and Fiordiligi. The soldiers pretend to go off to war, only to return disguised as mysterious strangers. Each woos the opposite girl, with a little help from Despina, the girls’ maid. All of the characters then try to teach each other a few things about love and truth during one hilarious day.

Operatic music calls for many different kinds of singing, from the very high to the very low, and singers tend to fall into separate categories, based roughly on how high or low they can sing.

Così fan tutte features six different characters, each with his or her own voice category or type:

3

Fiordiligi, a young woman (soprano – the highest female voice) Dorabella, her sister (mezzo-soprano – a middle-range female voice) Guglielmo, a soldier, Fiordiligi’s boyfriend (baritone – a middle-range male voice) Ferrando, a soldier, Dorabella’s boyfriend (tenor – the highest male voice) Don Alfonso, an older gentleman (bass – the lowest male voice) Despina, a maid (soprano) 4

A Kennedy Center Exclusive Report: Making Opera We’ve brought in a team of special reporters to explain opera’s many different features.

Let’s meet the team now…

SPECIAL BULLETIN:

NEWS FLASH:

The First Reporters on the Scene

Many Talents Needed to Pull Off Opera

Mo and Laurence will give you some background about opera and Così fan tutte, our special “example opera” of the day.

What is an opera anyway?

Opera is a story told through music.

Instead of speaking, the characters sing through their thoughts and emotions.

Sometimes the characters sing by themselves (this is called an “aria”—just like our performance artist!—AH-ree-yah), and sometimes they sing in groups of two or more. Così fan tutte can feature six characters singing at once. There’s also an orchestra that uses different combinations of instruments at different times.

The Opera-Makers News Team

It takes a whole lot of effort to create an opera. Sometimes as many as 70 people can be working during a single performance. Below is an “Opera Checklist,” to give you an idea of all the things you need to put on a show like Così fan tutte. If you see or hear any of the items on this list during the Look-In, check them off, just like a stage manager would do during the performance.

n Orc hestr a Play Those ers music Th ia

n eir ins trume s in the da their rk pit n ts k co them nductor— eep the op at the foo —help the p to era on e s kee its mu f the stage p the rson on th . sica m in t e n Pro ime w podium i l feet and n fron ps ith th t of e sing ers.

Little items onsta are to ge lik u e and c ched and used phones, co hosen by th ffee c the sp espec e si up ia e as a d cial magn lly by the ngers at c s, etc. tha ertain et pro t direct iffere nt for p at t t m of he en or. Watch o imes “med n Set icine.” d of Act I t ut for s hat’s used The s tuff th at includ ing th gives the e wal o ls, the pera a se nse windo n Co ws, an of place, stume d the s furnit Anyth ure. ing th e cha jewel ry ra to ga , even mus cters wea r, incl ther i t aches ud nf weari ng fro ormation a . Sometim ing hats, s es de hoes, bout m the sig w word s that hat the ch ners have n Lig ar are su hts ng in acters are t he op Speci era. al help y lights set up all o a clues u see the action round the abou t the theat o nsta story, e such ge and giv r that as the e you time of da y.

Things to listen for: Mo

Laurence

Aria

Regg

Gigi

Mo, like the legendary Mozart, is a composer and conductor.

She’s all about music—how the notes on a page become the sounds you hear coming from the singers and the orchestra. She’ll show you how music works.

Laurence is a poet—he makes up stories and rhymes. Poets like Laurence provide the words or libretto (pronounced lee-BRETT-oh) for the music you’ll hear. (Often opera is presented in a different language, like Italian or Geman.

But don’t worry, there’s an English translation during the show.)

Aria takes center stage at the opera. She’s a singer, she’s a dancer, she’s an actress—she does it all! Today, Aria will guide you through the business of performing Così fan tutte (pronounced KOH-zee fahn TOOT-eh.)

Regg has the double role of director/ designer.

He oversees everything that happens onstage (the singing, the character’s movements, the placement of props and set pieces, etc.). As a designer, he’s also responsible for the show’s overall look onstage.

Gigi is a stage manager, which means she keeps the performance running smoothly.

Her special headset and microphone keep her in touch with everyone during the show.

She’ll update you on what it takes to keep a performance rolling.

2

u how the musicians help set a mood by playing or singing extra fast, extra slow, extra loud, or extra soft u how the instruments play along with the singers and support them, while occasionally doing their own thing and playing a separate tune u how characters often appear to be singing and speaking at the same time

What’s the story?

Who are the characters?

Così fan tutte is a classic “opera buffa” (BOOF-ah) or “funny opera” in Italian.

The story features two soldiers, Ferrando and Guglielmo, who, along with their older friend Don Alfonso, hatch a plan to test the faithfulness of their girlfriends, Dorabella and Fiordiligi. The soldiers pretend to go off to war, only to return disguised as mysterious strangers. Each woos the opposite girl, with a little help from Despina, the girls’ maid. All of the characters then try to teach each other a few things about love and truth during one hilarious day.

Operatic music calls for many different kinds of singing, from the very high to the very low, and singers tend to fall into separate categories, based roughly on how high or low they can sing.

Così fan tutte features six different characters, each with his or her own voice category or type:

3

Fiordiligi, a young woman (soprano – the highest female voice) Dorabella, her sister (mezzo-soprano – a middle-range female voice) Guglielmo, a soldier, Fiordiligi’s boyfriend (baritone – a middle-range male voice) Ferrando, a soldier, Dorabella’s boyfriend (tenor – the highest male voice) Don Alfonso, an older gentleman (bass – the lowest male voice) Despina, a maid (soprano) 4

A Kennedy Center Exclusive Report: Making Opera We’ve brought in a team of special reporters to explain opera’s many different features.

Let’s meet the team now…

SPECIAL BULLETIN:

NEWS FLASH:

The First Reporters on the Scene

Many Talents Needed to Pull Off Opera

Mo and Laurence will give you some background about opera and Così fan tutte, our special “example opera” of the day.

What is an opera anyway?

Opera is a story told through music.

Instead of speaking, the characters sing through their thoughts and emotions.

Sometimes the characters sing by themselves (this is called an “aria”—just like our performance artist!—AH-ree-yah), and sometimes they sing in groups of two or more. Così fan tutte can feature six characters singing at once. There’s also an orchestra that uses different combinations of instruments at different times.

The Opera-Makers News Team

It takes a whole lot of effort to create an opera. Sometimes as many as 70 people can be working during a single performance. Below is an “Opera Checklist,” to give you an idea of all the things you need to put on a show like Così fan tutte. If you see or hear any of the items on this list during the Look-In, check them off, just like a stage manager would do during the performance.

n Orc hestr a Play Those ers music Th ia

n eir ins trume s in the da their rk pit n ts k co them nductor— eep the op at the foo —help the p to era on e s kee its mu f the stage p the rson on th . sica m in t e n Pro ime w podium i l feet and n fron ps ith th t of e sing ers.

Little items onsta are to ge lik u e and c ched and used phones, co hosen by th ffee c the sp espec e si up ia e as a d cial magn lly by the ngers at c s, etc. tha ertain et pro t direct iffere nt for p at t t m of he en or. Watch o imes “med n Set icine.” d of Act I t ut for s hat’s used The s tuff th at includ ing th gives the e wal o ls, the pera a se nse windo n Co ws, an of place, stume d the s furnit Anyth ure. ing th e cha jewel ry ra to ga , even mus cters wea r, incl ther i t aches ud nf weari ng fro ormation a . Sometim ing hats, s es de hoes, bout m the sig w word s that hat the ch ners have n Lig ar are su hts ng in acters are t he op Speci era. al help y lights set up all o a clues u see the action round the abou t the theat o nsta story, e such ge and giv r that as the e you time of da y.

Things to listen for: Mo

Laurence

Aria

Regg

Gigi

Mo, like the legendary Mozart, is a composer and conductor.

She’s all about music—how the notes on a page become the sounds you hear coming from the singers and the orchestra. She’ll show you how music works.

Laurence is a poet—he makes up stories and rhymes. Poets like Laurence provide the words or libretto (pronounced lee-BRETT-oh) for the music you’ll hear. (Often opera is presented in a different language, like Italian or Geman.

But don’t worry, there’s an English translation during the show.)

Aria takes center stage at the opera. She’s a singer, she’s a dancer, she’s an actress—she does it all! Today, Aria will guide you through the business of performing Così fan tutte (pronounced KOH-zee fahn TOOT-eh.)

Regg has the double role of director/ designer.

He oversees everything that happens onstage (the singing, the character’s movements, the placement of props and set pieces, etc.). As a designer, he’s also responsible for the show’s overall look onstage.

Gigi is a stage manager, which means she keeps the performance running smoothly.

Her special headset and microphone keep her in touch with everyone during the show.

She’ll update you on what it takes to keep a performance rolling.

2

u how the musicians help set a mood by playing or singing extra fast, extra slow, extra loud, or extra soft u how the instruments play along with the singers and support them, while occasionally doing their own thing and playing a separate tune u how characters often appear to be singing and speaking at the same time

What’s the story?

Who are the characters?

Così fan tutte is a classic “opera buffa” (BOOF-ah) or “funny opera” in Italian.

The story features two soldiers, Ferrando and Guglielmo, who, along with their older friend Don Alfonso, hatch a plan to test the faithfulness of their girlfriends, Dorabella and Fiordiligi. The soldiers pretend to go off to war, only to return disguised as mysterious strangers. Each woos the opposite girl, with a little help from Despina, the girls’ maid. All of the characters then try to teach each other a few things about love and truth during one hilarious day.

Operatic music calls for many different kinds of singing, from the very high to the very low, and singers tend to fall into separate categories, based roughly on how high or low they can sing.

Così fan tutte features six different characters, each with his or her own voice category or type:

3

Fiordiligi, a young woman (soprano – the highest female voice) Dorabella, her sister (mezzo-soprano – a middle-range female voice) Guglielmo, a soldier, Fiordiligi’s boyfriend (baritone – a middle-range male voice) Ferrando, a soldier, Dorabella’s boyfriend (tenor – the highest male voice) Don Alfonso, an older gentleman (bass – the lowest male voice) Despina, a maid (soprano) 4

For Teachers and Parents Signing Off

Here are some thoughts and activities to share with kids before the curtain rises and a little bit of homework fun for when it comes down.

A few more things for you to know!

Before the Look-In

David M. Rubenstein Chairman Michael M. Kaiser President Darrell M. Ayers Vice President, Education

About the composer…

Pre-opera prep Ask students what they think the experience of opera might be like.

What sights and sounds do they expect? Be sure to point out that operas are similar to movies; they have something for everyone (romance, comedy, action, thrills).

Playlist shuffle

Even if you’ve never heard classical music before, odds are you’ve heard of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791). Mozart began composing at age five and went on to become a master musician, writing symphonies, operas, and more — all in just 35 years of life.

Così fan tutte is one of three operas he created with the writer Lorenzo Da Ponte, who wrote the words to the songs you’ll hear today.

Francesca Zambello Artistic Advisor David and Alice Rubenstein are the Presenting Underwriters of WNO. Support for Family and Opera Look-Ins is provided by the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation.

Have kids consider what type of music they enjoy. Do any of their favorite songs tell a story?

Ask them to think about how this idea can apply to an opera.

ozart’s music helped pave the way for many composers to come, and his works are among the most performed in concert halls and opera houses around the world.

Fun with instruments Today, students will hear a full-sized orchestra.

Can students list the four orchestra families? (Answer: strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.) Ask students what instruments they can identify by ear. Listen for these unique sounds during the show.

Michael L. Mael Executive Director

The Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program is made possible through the generous support of The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation.

International festivals at the Kennedy Center are generously supported by the HRH Foundation.

Additional support for The Music of Budapest, Prague, and Vienna is provided by Michael and Noémi Neidorff and The Honorable Nancy G. Brinker.

Recognize the news anchor?

Does the face behind the news desk look familiar? That’s because she’s Maureen Bunyan, anchor for Washington D.C.’s ABC7/WJLA-TV and host of the 6 p.m. weeknight news. A broadcaster for more than 30 years, Ms. Bunyan has received many awards, including seven local Emmys®.

International Programming at the Kennedy Center is made possible through the generosity of the Kennedy Center International Committee on the Arts.

Support for Washington National Opera Education Programs is provided by JPMorgan Chase Foundation; The Morningstar Foundation; Jacob & Charlotte Lehrman Foundation; National Capital Arts and Cultural Affairs; U.S. Commission of Fine Arts; The Washington Post; Waterford Foundation; and Verizon.

With members of the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program and the Washington National Opera Orchestra

After the Look-In Masquerade

Conducted by Israel Gursky www.kennedy-center.org/artsedge

Many of the characters in Così fan tutte enjoy putting on masks and pretending to be someone else.

Have younger students create a mask and pretend to be someone they’d like to be when they grow up. For older students, discuss how masks can be both literal and symbolic. How do disguises create trouble in Così fan tutte? Can they create trouble in real life?

Cuesheets are produced by ARTSEDGE, an education program of the Kennedy Center. ARTSEDGE is a part of Thinkfinity.org, a consortium of free educational Web sites for K-12 teaching and learning.

Learn more about Education at the Kennedy Center at www.kennedy-center.org/education

No “I” in opera

The contents of this Cuesheet do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

Review the “Opera Checklist” with students. Ask them to consider the exact responsibilities each “Opera-Maker” has for the production. Discuss how all the opera-makers must work together to make a production come to life onstage.

5

Directed by Andrea Dorf McGray

©2012 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Please recycle this Cuesheet by sharing it with friends!

6

Presented in the Kennedy Center Opera House

BREAKING NEWS… This special news report is all about opera and the people who make it happen. Stay tuned to find out what it takes to put these musical masterpieces onstage while watching scenes from Così fan tutte, a comic opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

For Teachers and Parents Signing Off

Here are some thoughts and activities to share with kids before the curtain rises and a little bit of homework fun for when it comes down.

A few more things for you to know!

Before the Look-In

David M. Rubenstein Chairman Michael M. Kaiser President Darrell M. Ayers Vice President, Education

About the composer…

Pre-opera prep Ask students what they think the experience of opera might be like.

What sights and sounds do they expect? Be sure to point out that operas are similar to movies; they have something for everyone (romance, comedy, action, thrills).

Playlist shuffle

Even if you’ve never heard classical music before, odds are you’ve heard of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756–1791). Mozart began composing at age five and went on to become a master musician, writing symphonies, operas, and more — all in just 35 years of life.

Così fan tutte is one of three operas he created with the writer Lorenzo Da Ponte, who wrote the words to the songs you’ll hear today.

Francesca Zambello Artistic Advisor David and Alice Rubenstein are the Presenting Underwriters of WNO. Support for Family and Opera Look-Ins is provided by the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation.

Have kids consider what type of music they enjoy. Do any of their favorite songs tell a story?

Ask them to think about how this idea can apply to an opera.

ozart’s music helped pave the way for many composers to come, and his works are among the most performed in concert halls and opera houses around the world.

Fun with instruments Today, students will hear a full-sized orchestra.

Can students list the four orchestra families? (Answer: strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion.) Ask students what instruments they can identify by ear. Listen for these unique sounds during the show.

Michael L. Mael Executive Director

The Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program is made possible through the generous support of The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation.

International festivals at the Kennedy Center are generously supported by the HRH Foundation.

Additional support for The Music of Budapest, Prague, and Vienna is provided by Michael and Noémi Neidorff and The Honorable Nancy G. Brinker.

Recognize the news anchor?

Does the face behind the news desk look familiar? That’s because she’s Maureen Bunyan, anchor for Washington D.C.’s ABC7/WJLA-TV and host of the 6 p.m. weeknight news. A broadcaster for more than 30 years, Ms. Bunyan has received many awards, including seven local Emmys®.

International Programming at the Kennedy Center is made possible through the generosity of the Kennedy Center International Committee on the Arts.

Support for Washington National Opera Education Programs is provided by JPMorgan Chase Foundation; The Morningstar Foundation; Jacob & Charlotte Lehrman Foundation; National Capital Arts and Cultural Affairs; U.S. Commission of Fine Arts; The Washington Post; Waterford Foundation; and Verizon.

With members of the Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program and the Washington National Opera Orchestra

After the Look-In Masquerade

Conducted by Israel Gursky www.kennedy-center.org/artsedge

Many of the characters in Così fan tutte enjoy putting on masks and pretending to be someone else.

Have younger students create a mask and pretend to be someone they’d like to be when they grow up. For older students, discuss how masks can be both literal and symbolic. How do disguises create trouble in Così fan tutte? Can they create trouble in real life?

Cuesheets are produced by ARTSEDGE, an education program of the Kennedy Center. ARTSEDGE is a part of Thinkfinity.org, a consortium of free educational Web sites for K-12 teaching and learning.

Learn more about Education at the Kennedy Center at www.kennedy-center.org/education

No “I” in opera

The contents of this Cuesheet do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

Review the “Opera Checklist” with students. Ask them to consider the exact responsibilities each “Opera-Maker” has for the production. Discuss how all the opera-makers must work together to make a production come to life onstage.

5

Directed by Andrea Dorf McGray

©2012 The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

Please recycle this Cuesheet by sharing it with friends!

6

Presented in the Kennedy Center Opera House

BREAKING NEWS… This special news report is all about opera and the people who make it happen. Stay tuned to find out what it takes to put these musical masterpieces onstage while watching scenes from Così fan tutte, a comic opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.