A New Take on Opera for Youth
A 501 (c) 3 Non-Profit organization that promotes the magic of opera for children and youth of Greater Los Angeles. Our dedicated instructors engage kids with hands-on techniques, teaching not only the love of opera as an artform, but also the ability to learn and perform opera in adapted formats for youth.
YOT brings to life the most beloved operas, from classics to modern masterpieces, in accessible and engaging ways.
YOT encourages children to "make opera their own," and to participate in evey step of an opera, from writing and creating to singing and performing.
specifically for children / youth!!!
Scholarships available, contact youngoperatheater@gmail.com or text/call 213-248-2510
Try out new tones and melodies!
Play with words and stories for Opera
Learn to paint Set and Prop decoration for Opera
Make simple yet elegant Opera costumes!
Our inaugural Opera Fantastica! class for kids in Fall, 2023 was a HUGE SUCCESS! The "Opera Kids" had grand fun with vocal games and exercises, and they learned opera chorus songs from great children's operas. With ORIGINAL effort they put on an opera play of their very own, and families and friends attended with pride and enthusiasm. The pluri-dimensional aspect of Opera is shared with all participants , families, and supporters!
Exciting Introductory Class for children and youth!
Section A: 6 – 8 yrs ~ Section B: 9 - 13 years
A - Wednesdays 4:00 to 5:30pm
B - Fridays 6:30 to 8:00pm
Aug 14 - Nov 22, 2024 (no class Aug 30)
$400 per student
sibling discount code SIBLING10
Financial Aid/Scholarship
Cornerstoe Music Conservatory in Santa Monica
Dig into the STORY of an opera -
How do you tell a tale by singing it?
Students learn to follow a libretto ~ AND experiment with writing their own
How do you set the stage for an opera?
Lights! Effects! Backdrops!
Students paint, create, glue and ~ yes, get a little bit messy...
to make the show sparkle!
Get ready to be transported to another world.
Try on new personalities and study how to bring them to life ~
Make-up, headwear, HATS!
Students learn to capture the characters of the opera ~ and get to make up their own!
Each Opera Fantastica class culminates in a production by the students themselves, showing their new skills and knowledge. Colorful adaptations of beloved operas will come to life as the students portray them.
FALL 2024 = LA CENERENTOLA by Rossini
SPRING 2025 ~ TO BE ANNOUNCED
A Drop-Off on a Saturday evening!
5 to 9 pm
Parents take the night off!
Kids get an evening of opera FUN!
Come in playclothes & bring your imagination!
Make Opera crafts/sets and try costumes!
**Vocal/Opera performers from local universities will give guest workshop for the children**
Learn songs from favorites like Pirates of Penzance, Hansel & Gretel, Pinocchio and more!
Sept 7
Oct 26 - Halloween theme
(No prior experience necessary)
$42 per child , family discounts available
We believe music has the power to change lives. When you come to an Opera Night for Kids, you can expect something new and something to challenge your senses and ideas.
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