Opera Theater of Lakeland Open Dress Rehearsal for High School and College Students For each opera production, Opera Theater of Lakeland will invite high school and university students to attend the final orchestra dress rehearsal. This is a special rehearsal where students can experience the inner workings of an operatic production, especially the organized chaos of a dress rehearsal. Dress Rehearsal Dates: The Barber of Seville - 6 November 2008 La Bohème - 26 February 2009 Cavalleria Rusticana/I Pagliacci - 23 April 2009 Opening Night Lecture for Current Season Productions Want to know more about the opera you are coming to see? Join us for a friendly gathering to find out what the opera is all about. Who: Anyone wanting to spend an informal, fun-filled evening with a group of opera lovers interested in learning about the up-coming opera What: A informative, entertaining evening with singers and the production team. When: Saturday before each opening night at 7:30 PM. Where: TBA Please call the office for reservations and directions. $5 per person Lecture dates: La Bohème - TBA Cavalleria Rusticana/I Pagliacci - TBA -------------------------------------------------- Opera: From Stage to Classroom This fun and informative program provides a brief operatic introduction to elementary school students. The program is designed for 25 to 30 students and lasts 30 to 45 minutes, depending on the school's class schedule. A male and female singer perform, speak with students about the career of a professional performer, and conduct a lively question/answer session through activity sheets. No teacher training is required. Scheduling requires two programs back to back for $500, and $250 for any additional program in which short breaks are provided for the singers. -------------------------------------------------- Opera Lakeland in your school Opera Theater of Lakeland offers a program which can be performed at your school: The 45-minute workshop "Introduction to Opera," which features singers telling about opera genre and singing two or three pieces from various operas, showcasing different languages and styles. This program can be scheduled by calling our office at (863) 438-4866. |

