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Students Give Rave Reviews After A Return To Attending Final Dress Rehearsals WRITTEN BY
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Jessica Kiger
Craig Irvin (far left) as The Pirate King, and The Atlanta Opera Chorus men in the January 20th final dress rehearsal of The Pirates of Penzance attended by Palmer Middle School 7th graders.
A core mission of The Atlanta Opera is to provide opportunities for students of all ages — we believe opera is for everyone and we are committed to ensuring that the art form is available to the widest possible crosssection of our community. Each year, our education programs serve more than 37,000 students in MetroAtlanta and throughout the state of Georgia. Our programs seek to inspire creativity, stimulate critical conversations, promote an enduring appreciation of the arts, and create audiences for the future. We were thrilled to have students join us for the first time since March 2020 for our Final Dress Rehearsal of The Pirates of Penzance. There’s nothing quite like their enthusiasm for the performers — during bows it almost feels like a rock concert! Through our educational programs, we hope to inspire the next generation of artists and audiences.
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