Education Brochure 2016-2017 Season

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Quick R E F E R E N C E G U I D E Opera Colorado offers programs and performances in-schools or as field trips. Please reference the guide below to choose which programs best suit your needs.

WE COME to YOU

YOU COME to US

THE BARBER OF SEVILLE PAGE 3

STUDENT MATINEE PAGE 8

All ages October-May, Tuesday-Saturday

K-12th grade Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor May 11 | 10AM-12PM Talk-back 12:15PM

THE ELIXIR OF LOVE PAGE 3 All ages January-May, Tuesday-Saturday THE SCARLET LETTER PAGE 3 6th grade and up October-May, Tuesday-Saturday

IN-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS PAGE 4 All ages September-May, Tuesday-Friday ARIAS & ENSEMBLES PAGE 5

STUDENT DRESS REHEARSAL PAGE 9 6th grade-college only Puccini’s La Fanciulla del West November 3 | 7PM Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor May 4 | 7PM

BACKSTAGE WORKSHOPS PAGE 10

7th grade and up October-May, Tuesday-Saturday

K-12th grade November 8, 9, 10 and May 8, 10 & 12 10AM-12PM

OPERA IN A TRUNK PAGE 6

FAMILY DAY AT THE OPERA PAGE 11

All ages September-May, Tuesday-Friday

GENERATION OC PAGE 7 1st-12th grade

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Saturday, February 4, 2017 Barber of Seville (All ages) | 10AM The Elixir of Love (All ages)| 1PM

All charges for programs at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House help to offset seat tax and other fees incurred.

MEET THE 2016-2017 OPERA COLORADO

Young Artists The Young Artists play a vital role as the voice and face of Opera Colorado in the community and bring opera to thousands of people in the Rocky Mountain Region each season. They perform in schools and community centers across the State, and will be featured in the Lucia di Lammermoor Student Matinee. Their eightmonth Opera Colorado residency in Denver includes training and coaching from artistic staff and guest artists.

ALLISON NICHOLAS SOPRANO

DANIELLE LOMBARDI MEZZO-SOPRANO

OMAR NAJMI TENOR

RYAN BRADFORD BARITONE

CHARLES EATON BARITONE

CHERITY KOEPKE DIRECTOR

LORI MILBIER

NATHAN VAN ARSDALE BASS-BARITONE

RESIDENT COACH ACCOMPANIST

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IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM

OPERA

on tour

COST: $600 SINGLE, $700 TWO BACK-TO-BACK PERFORMANCES

OPERA COLORADO’S YOUNG ARTISTS HIT THE ROAD WITH ABRIDGED PERFORMANCES OF THREE EXCITING OPERAS SUNG IN ENGLISH – THE BARBER OF SEVILLE, THE ELIXIR OF LOVE AND THE SCARLET LETTER.

the BARBER OF SEVILLE BY GIOACHINO ROSSINI

Figaro, Figaro, Fiiiiiigaro!! Our most popular touring production is back! Barber by day, matchmaker by night, Figaro puts his charm to work as he helps Count Almaviva woo the beautiful Rosina. She’s such a catch that her guardian, Dr. Bartolo, keeps her under lock and key with the intent of marrying her himself. But no challenge is too great for Figaro’s madcap schemes! Filled with some of opera’s most famous tunes, this is a comedy not to miss!

GRADE LEVEL: ALL AGES | OFFERED: OCTOBER-MAY

the ELIXIR OF LOVE BY GAETANO DONIZETTI NEW OPERA COLORADO PRODUCTION

Nemorino loves the town’s brainy beauty, Adina. But the dashing sergeant Belcore arrives and sets his sights upon Adina too. Desperate, Nemorino asks a traveling salesman Dr. Dulcamara to sell him a powerful elixir of love that will convince Adina that he is the one. Romance and comedy ensue as the character’s plans spin wildly out of control. Set in old-west Colorado, this is a perfect way to incorporate local history into your curriculum!

GRADE LEVEL: ALL AGES | OFFERED: JANUARY-MAY

the SCARLET LETTER BY LORI LAITMAN (SEMI-STAGED PRODUCTION)

Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter is America’s first great tragic novel. Published in 1850, the work immediately caught the country’s attention and has never lost its grip. The story could easily be played out today: how individuals react to and survive judgment and oppression. The Scarlet Letter looks at individuals who hold fast to their personal beliefs and secrets, to protect themselves and others; and how people either make peace with their decisions, or live out lives of tortured conflict because of them. For one year only, we present this new American opera in a semistaged production.

GRADE LEVEL: 6TH GRADE AND UP | OFFERED: OCTOBER-MAY 3

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IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM

IN-SCHOOL

workshops

COST: STARTING AT $100; VARIES DEPENDING ON THE LENGTH OF WORKSHOP (CONTACT OPERA COLORADO WITH YOUR REQUEST)

OF ALL THE FINE ARTS, OPERA IS THE MOST COLLABORATIVE AND OUR IN-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS ARE PROOF. Taught by Opera Colorado’s Teaching Artists, these fun and informative workshops integrate opera into classroom lessons, and apply to a wide variety of subjects including Performing Arts, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Shakespeare and much more. Need something specific? Just contact Opera Colorado with your request!

GRADE LEVEL: ALL AGES OFFERED: SEPTEMBER-MAY, TUESDAY-FRIDAY

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IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM

Arias & E N S E M B L E S COST: $350

A CONCERT–STYLE EXPERIENCE NOT TO BE MISSED! Performed by Opera Colorado’s Young Artists, this delightful program features highlights from operatic and musical theater repertoire. Selections are performed as they would be on stage but without the use of sets and costumes, creating an intimate and engaging experience. Designed to entertain and educate, the program ends with a Q&A session which gives the audience unique insight into the world of opera.

GRADE LEVEL: 7TH GRADE AND UP OFFERED: OCTOBER-MAY, TUESDAY-SATURDAY

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IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM

OPERA COST: $100

in a trunk

FILLED WITH HANDS-ON INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, THIS YEAR’S OPERA IN A TRUNK PROGRAMS INCLUDE: The Barber of Seville, The Elixir of Love, The Scarlet Letter, Lucia di Lammermoor and Opera for Beginners. The program includes an interactive presentation by an Opera Colorado Teaching Artist. To continue discovering the art form, classrooms then keep the trunk for one week. Educators are responsible for returning the trunk. Study guides provide teachers with creative supplemental content for classroom lessons.

GRADE LEVEL: ALL AGES OFFERED: SEPTEMBER-MAY, TUESDAY-FRIDAY

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IN-SCHOOL PROGRAM

GENERATION

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COST: VARIES BASED ON PROGRAM. CONTACT OPERA COLORADO FOR MORE INFORMATION. Applications available upon request. Limited availability, only three classes will be accepted to participate for the 2016-2017 school year. Please contact Opera Colorado for more information.

LOOKING FOR A PROGRAM THAT TEACHES CROSS-CURRICULAR SKILLS THROUGH A FRESH AND INNOVATIVE APPROACH? GEN OC IS THE PROGRAM FOR YOU! This unique residency teaches 21st Century Workforces Readiness Skills and is gaining national attention as the future of integrated arts education! An emphasis is place on creativity, critical thinking, problem solving and collaboration. Using opera as the catalyst, participants work closely with industry professionals in one of three tracks: Marketing, Page to Stage or Lit 2 Lyric.

Teaching Artists guide you through every part of the process and each program is tailored to fit the specific needs, goals and curriculum of your school or classroom.

TRACK OPTIONS

MARKETING: Students create original materials to market an Opera Colorado production to their peers.

PAGE TO STAGE: Students write, produce and perform their own original piece inspired by a literary source.

LIT 2 LYRIC: Students take literary text to a new level as they update it into modern song lyrics.

GRADE LEVEL: 1ST-12TH GRADE OFFERED: FALL-SPRING

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FIELD TRIP

STUDENT

matinee

COST: $10 STUDENT | $15 CHAPERONE CHAPERONE RATIO REQUIREMENT: One supervising teacher per 10 students (admitted free of charge).

Homeschool groups must meet the ratio requirement for supervising teachers to be admitted free of charge. Opera Colorado reserves the right to limit the number of additional adults.

LUCIA di LAMMERMOOR

IN DONIZETTI’S DRAMATIC OPERA, YOUNG LUCIA IS CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF A FEUD BETWEEN HER FAMILY AND THE MAN SHE LOVES. Forced by her brother to forsake her love and marry for money, she loses more than her happiness. She loses her mind. In her insanity, she plunges headlong into some of opera’s most gorgeous music in her famous mad scene. A once a year event, the student matinee is the chance for students to experience grand opera right here in Colorado. This production will be performed by the Opera Colorado Young Artists and feature traditional costumes and sets.

Stay for an interactive talk-back with the cast and crew following the performance.

GRADE LEVEL: K-12TH GRADE OFFERED: MAY 11, 2017 | 10AM Performance takes place at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Performing Arts Complex in downtown Denver.

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FIELD TRIP

Student D R E S S R E H E A R S A L COST: $12 6TH-12TH GRADE | $15 COLLEGE STUDENTS/CHAPERONE CHAPERONE RATIO REQUIREMENT: One supervising teacher per 10 students (admitted free of charge).

Homeschool groups must meet the ratio requirement for supervising teachers to be admitted free of charge. Opera Colorado reserves the right to limit the number of additional adults.

PUCCINI’S LA FANCIULLA del WEST & DONIZETTI’S LUCIA di LAMMERMOOR EACH SEASON, OPERA COLORADO OPENS THE FINAL DRESS REHEARSAL OF EACH MAINSTAGE PRODUCTION TO STUDENTS AND TEACHERS. Teacher guidebooks are provided online to prepare your class for their night at the opera. Enhance your experience by contacting the education department in advance to arrange a tour of the opera house, a pre-performance discussion or post-performance talk-back.

GRADE LEVEL: 6TH GRADE-COLLEGE STUDENTS OFFERED: PUCCINI’S LA FANCIULLA DEL WEST | NOVEMBER 3, 2016 | 7PM DONIZETTI’S LUCIA DI LAMMERMOOR MAY 4, 2017 | 7PM Performance takes place at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Performing Arts Complex in downtown Denver.

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FIELD TRIP

BACKSTAGE

workshops

COST: $$10 STUDENT | $15 CHAPERONE CHAPERONE RATIO REQUIREMENT: One supervising teacher per 10 students (admitted free of charge).

Homeschool groups must meet the ratio requirement for supervising teachers to be admitted free of charge. Opera Colorado reserves the right to limit the number of additional adults.

STAGE CRAFT, PROFESSIONAL SINGING, WIGS AND MAKEUP, COSTUME, FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY AND MORE. Explore the world backstage at interactive stations created to provide handson learning opportunities. It’s a field trip unlike any other. One of Opera Colorado’s most popular programs, these workshops sell out quickly!

GRADE LEVEL: K-12TH GRADE OFFERED: NOVEMBER 8, 9 & 10, 2016 MAY 8, 10 & 12, 2017 | 10AM-12PM Performance takes place at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Performing Arts Complex in downtown Denver.

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FIELD TRIP

Family Day O P E R A AT THE

COST: RSVP FOR FREE TICKETS ONLINE AT OPERACOLORADO.ORG/TICKETS/FAMILY-DAY. Tickets will be available online starting on January 16, 2017.

FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! Starring Opera Colorado’s Young Artists performing the company’s touring productions, sung in English. Explore the wonders of opera and the Ellie Caulkins Opera House.

Come early to enjoy family fun activities and kid-friendly refreshments, sponsored by the PB & K Family Foundation and provided by Kevin Taylor’s at the Opera House. Activities begin one hour before the performance, and seating opens 45 minutes before the performance.

THE BARBER of SEVILLE

GRADE LEVEL: ALL AGES OFFERED: FEBRUARY 4, 2017 | 10AM

THE ELIXIR of LOVE

GRADE LEVEL: ALL AGES OFFERED: FEBRUARY 4, 2017 | 1PM

Family Day at the Opera is sponsored by the PB & K Family Foundation.

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TEACHERS’

Sneak Peek Have you ever considered booking a touring production for your students, but just weren’t sure what it entailed or what you would be getting?

Here is your chance to find out. For the first time, we are giving teachers the opportunity to take an insider’s look at our touring operas. Join us for the Teachers’ Sneak Peek to experience The Barber of Seville. Stay after the performance to talk with the artists and staff who are involved in bringing opera directly into schools.

Teachers who attend will receive an added perk… two tickets for Educator’s Night; the final dress rehearsal performances of the season’s mainstage operas!

OCTOBER 10, 2016 4:00PM | FREE Space is limited. Call 303.778.7350 or email us at education@operacolorado.org to reserve your space today.

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COME EXPERIENCE

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Opera W I T H U S

2016-2017

2016-2017 EDUCATION & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM SPONSORS Opera Colorado’s Education & Community Engagement Programs are made possible by the generous support of the following sponsors.

The Opera Colorado Young Artist Program is sponsored by Ken & Donna Barrow.

EDUCATION SPONSORS Hood-Barrow Foundation PB & K Family Foundation Galen & Ada Belle Spencer Foundation Patrick Spieles & Carol McMurry Dr. Stephen L. Dilts Denver Lyric Opera Guild SCFD Mabel Y. Hughes Charitable Trust Denver Post Community Foundation Marlis & Shirley Smith Dirk & Joyce de Roos ECA Foundation St. John’s Cathedral Kinder Morgan Foundation Kevin O’Conner Dan & Robin Polhemus

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NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION US POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 2731 DENVER, CO

695 S. Colo. Blvd., Ste. 20 Denver, CO 80246

MAKE A RESERVATION TODAY! Making a reservation is easy with three ways to bring the magic of opera to your school or community organization.

ONLINE:

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SCHOLARSHIPS 15

PHONE:

303.778.7350

EMAIL:

education@operacolorado.org

Opera Colorado provides partial scholarships to qualified schools and community venues.

For more information or to download an application visit operacolorado.org. operacolorado.org/education