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Youth Opera Program

OperaDelaware’s Youth Program offers a variety of opportunities for youth in grades 3-12. The focus of the Youth Program is performing in various productions that offer different challenges to participants. We offer a variety of workshops and lectures throughout the year to sharpen both performance and technical skills. Including:

• Vocal Technique
• Acting
• Costume Building
• Set Painting
• Auditioning

Whether a student is an aspiring opera singer, a dedicated theater enthusiast, or just starting out, the Youth Program will enhance the student’s abilities and help them become a well-rounded performer. Sessions are led by energetic and experienced theater professionals who wish to develop the natural talent within each participant. Students also have the unique opportunity to audition for OperaDelaware’s mainstage productions that include a children’s chorus.

 

FALL CLASSES – Prepare for future shows!

Beginner and advanced level classes will begin in September and will be held primarily on weekends at the Opera Studios (4 South Poplar Street – Wilmington, DE 19801). Classes will include:

• Intro to Acting
• Advanced Acting Techniques
• Improvisation
• Audition Skills
• Set Design
• Vocal Techniques.

Most classes will culminate in a cabaret-style production. To be placed on a mailing list for more information, contact: youth-opera@operade.org

 

WINTER PRODUCTION

This winter, OperaDelaware's education program will focus on rehearsal and performance skills.  Rehearsals  will begin in December on the weekends, and culminate in a full performance in late January or early February.  

Shows currently under consideration include Rodgers and Hammerstein's "The King and I" and Gilbert and Sullivan's "HMS Pinafore," among others.  Stay tuned for more details, coming in the end of August or beginning of September!

OperaDelaware's Youth Opera Program is open to students in grades 3-12. Participants have varying schedules according to their roles. All rehearsals are held at Opera Studios, 4 South Poplar Street. To be placed on a mailing list for more information, contact: youth-opera@operade.org