The ODAT program includes classes (such as dance, voice, and set painting) that expose participants to many aspects of a stage production in addition to having rehearsals for the show itself.  Anyone who signs up is in the show, although there are internal “vocal evaluations” for parts held on the first day of class.  The classes are held at Opera Delaware’s Studio (downtown Wilmington, near the train station), and the show is held at the Tatnall School.

Most of the rehearsals are on Saturday and Sunday afternoons from 1pm until 5pm (the exceptions are the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evening dress rehearsals).  The program dates and times are as follows:

      Jan. 12 - 13: 1 - 5 pm
      Jan. 19 - 20: 1 - 5 pm
      Jan. 26 - 27: OFF
      Feb. 2 - 3: 1 - 5 pm
      Feb. 9 - 10: 1 - 5 pm
      Feb. 16 - 17: OFF
      Feb. 23 - 24: 1 - 5 pm
      Mar. 1 - 2: 1 - 5 pm
      Monday, March 3: Dress Rehearsal, 6 - 9 pm
      Tuesday, March 4: Dress Rehearsal, 6 - 9 pm
      Wednesday, March 5: Dress Rehearsal, 6 - 9 pm
      Friday, March 7: SHOW (Tatnall only), 10 am
      Saturday, March 8: TWO SHOWS (general public), 10am & 1 pm

Parents are welcome to assist in various aspects of the show, but it is not “required.” (The parents that help have fun, and the kids are very appreciative.)