Opera New England

The Barber of Seville
by Gioachino Rossini

Performed in English
Fully staged with sets, costumes, and lights
One-hour performances for young audiences
Appropriate for children in grades 2-7 and their families

Finally, an opera for kids that’s a cut above the rest! The legendary barber Figaro uses every trick in the book to free the lovely Rosina from the clutches of crotchety Dr. Bartolo and unite her with the dashing Count Almaviva. Engage your students with the magic, the music, and (yes!) the fun of this ultimate art form – opera combines the very best of music, theatre, dance, and visual artistry. Not only will they thank you, they’ll have a fantastic time…and so will you!

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BOSTON-AREA SCHOOL PERFORMANCES
All performances at 9:45am and 11:45am.
Tickets are just $7.50 each, with one free ticket for every 14 purchased!

• Duxbury Performing Arts Center, Duxbury, MA: April 26 and 27, 2007
• John Hancock Hall, Boston, MA: April 30 and May 1, 2007*
• Babson College, Wellesley, MA: May 2 and 3, 2007
• Merrimack College, North Andover, MA: May 8, 9, and 10, 2007

More than a performance!
Bring the opera to your classroom long before you enter the theatre. Your ticket purchase includes a free study guide based on Massachusetts Learning Standards, a free CD, and an interactive in-school preview (free inside Route 495).

Teachers, sign up to earn PDPs through Boston Lyric Opera, a state-approved professional development provider. For more information, contact Nina Gilbert at (617) 542-4912, ext. 239.

This project is funded in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency that funds your community’s local cultural council.

*Performances at John Hancock Hall feature BLO’s orchestra. All other performances accompanied by piano.