THE MAGIC FLUTE

2024-2025 In-School Tour

Step into the enchanting world of Mozart’s beloved opera with Opera for the Young. Follow Prince Tamino as he embarks on a daring quest to find the heroic Princess Pamina aided by the delightful birdman, Papageno, and a chorus of sixteen students from YOUR SCHOOL. Transformed into whimsical space creatures, the students play Sarastro and his “Alien Council of Wisdom” in a fantastical interplanetary adaptation. (But beware the sinister Queen of the Night and her assistant, the Three-headed Lady, who stand in their way!

Beautiful melodies and comical characters delight youngsters, while themes of resilience and forgiveness generate thoughtful discussion. Don’t miss this magical journey filled with music, laughter, and valuable life lessons!

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Source music from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte

German libretto to Die Zauberflöte by Emanuel Schikaneder

Score adapted and arranged by Jeffrey Sykes

Original libretto and stage direction by Diane Garton Edie

Original production design by Donna Thorson

Costumes updated by Karen Brown-Larimore

Sets updated by Tiffany Fier, Greg Silver, and Teresa Sarkela

Opera for the Young

6441 Enterprise Ln Ste 207 Madison, WI 53719

608-277-9560

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Opera for the Young’s 2024-2025 tour of The Magic Flute is made possible by the generosity of many individuals, businesses and foundations. We thank these sponsors for their essential support:

National Endowment for the Arts

Mead Witter Foundation

Twin Cities Opera Guild

Supporters of Opera Singers, Inc.

Oshkosh Area Community Foundation

Dane Arts

Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin

Madison Arts Commission

Madison Gas & Electric Foundation

Enterprise Mobility Foundation