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A NEW way for kids to meet opera and for opera to meet kids!

Welcome to Young Opera Theater

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. 

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Children's Opera Festival It’s almost here!

A Glorious afternoon of Opera performance, booths, food, games and hands-on activities to get KIDS and YOUTH active in OPERA!

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Opera magica Summer camp Theme: the magic flute by mozart

THEME: The magic flute by mozart

THEME: The magic flute by mozart

THEME: The magic flute by mozart

  • Adapted version specifically for children / youth!!!
  • learn the beautiful music & experience the story in a light and playful way!


  • End-of-Camp Performance: to feature selections from the opera , with staging and costumes, as well as the campers’ own musical creations!


Scholarships available, contact youngoperatheater@gmail.com or text/call 213-248-2510



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THEME: The magic flute by mozart

THEME: The magic flute by mozart

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creative and engaged!

  • Each session $340 per camper per week
  • Each session may be taken separately or together with other session(s) ~ you don't have to take one session before another
  • 9am to 3pm daily
  • before & after Babysitting available

A Tradition of Excellence

 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! 

Winter-spring 2025 ~~OPERA FANTASTICA CLASS!


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!

    An OPERA IMMERSION EXPERIENCE!

    Opera Fantastica! for children and youth...

    Exciting Introductory Class : OPERA-PALOOZA!

      

    Ages 6 - 8

    Wednesdays, Jan 15 – Apr 2, 2025

      

    Ages 9 - 13

    Fridays, Jan 10 – Apr 11, 2025 (no class Jan 17 or Feb 14)

      

    Sundays, Jan 12 – Apr 13, 2025 (no class Jan 19 or Feb 16)


    $410 per student 

    Financial Aid/Scholarships Avail

    Cornerstone Music Conservatory in Santa Monica



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    Immerse in the world of opera!

    - script and libretto -

    - script and libretto -

    - script and libretto -

    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

    Sets and props

    - script and libretto -

    - script and libretto -

    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.

    costumes!

    - script and libretto -

    costumes!

    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!

    end - of - class Opera show

    a night of fun and pride

    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 ~ Opera Palooza, a variety of Opera Greats

    OPERA NIGHT for KIDS

      

    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

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    Is it your time to shine?

     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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