Opera for the Young thrives on the artistry and dedication of returning performers, and this year, we are especially grateful to welcome back Gillian Hollis for her eighth season. Gillian is a shining example of the connection, passion, and resilience that define our mission to...
The hallmark of an Opera for the Young performance is the carefully crafted involvement of elementary students in our productions. This season the student chorus plays the Alien Council of Wisdom and their wise, three-headed leader, King Sarastro. They perform four songs that highlight the...
We're excited to share a special behind-the-scenes look at our upcoming production of The Magic Flute! Our talented cast has been hard at work preparing to bring Mozart's magical opera to life for students across the Midwest, and we've captured some of their rehearsals to...
Meet the cast of "The Magic Flute"...
Can you believe the 2022-2023 school tour of Barber of Seville is coming to an end?! In just a couple of weeks the cast will return to the office, unload the set, and return home. Now we read evaluations! Feedback from both students and teachers improves...
April is here (well, almost gone!) and we’re showering elementary schools with live, in-person shows throughout the upper Midwest! OFTY’s 13-week tour will reach over 40,000 elementary students at 65 schools this spring, and 83 virtual programs will reach 30,000 more! Watch our playlist of...
Opera for the Young is honored to present the trailer for our Hansel & Gretel The Interactive Film. Now available for students and teachers, OFTY's response to the global pandemic will reach tens of thousands of students in 2021. Enjoy this peek into the opera...
The end of a year is a time of gratitude and spreading joy and Opera for the Young is participating in a big way! Thanks to the good-humor and leadership of our creative staff and artists, and above-all to the support of generous friends and...
The terrible time that engulfs us requires we take great care - care to stay healthy and not infect others, and care to open our eyes and become better citizens who support and embody this meaningful truth: black lives matter. We at Opera for the Young...
Opera for the Young is opening its vault to share full-length OFTY shows in May! Starting Wednesday, May 6th with OFTY original, Super Storm, we look forward to using Facebook's Watch Party feature to share four productions with you next month: 5/6 Super Storm 5/13 Rusalka, A Mermaid's Tale 5/20 The Elixir...