Arizona Opera

Arizona Opera, originally called the Tucson Opera Company, was founded in 1971 and since then it has moved to downtown Phoenix and produced over 170 productions. Recently I was able to attend a dress rehearsal of "Rigoletto" - the classic opera by Giuseppe Verdi about why it's a bad idea to pick up an assassin in a dive bar. 

I am so pleased to say that I have finally experienced the opera. I LOVED it. The stage, the costumes, the amazing talent of the opera stars absolutely thrilled and astounded me. 

Don't speak Italian or French? - No worries - The story and lyrics are projected above the stage so you can easily follow the story without losing out on the action. Don't know much about opera or the production you are about to see? - No worries - Learn about the stories  by attending a free, pre-opera lecture. Arrive one hour before curtain to learn about the show you are about to see!

Check out the website to find upcoming shows,and special nights / prices to take your students.  Have your school sign up to be put on the mailing list for appropriate upcoming performances.

I hope to go back to the opera soon and to take my 11 and 14 year old too. There are so many reason to expose your children to the theatre and the opera. 

http://www.azopera.org/watch-listen-learn/community-events