Student Matinee
Description
This season, Opera Colorado presents a Student Matinee of Verdi's "Rigoletto". Join us for an abridged version of Verdi's famous drama, featuring unforgettable music including the effervescent “La donne è mobile.” The jaded jester Rigoletto serves the Duke of Mantua and his hedonistic court. Little does Rigoletto know the womanizing duke has seduced his naive daughter, Gilda. How far will Rigoletto go to protect his only family?
The abridged Student Matinee performance is approximately 120 minutes and features content appropriate for student audiences. Performed live in the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, featuring the 2022-23 Opera Colorado Artists in Residence and the Opera Colorado Orchestra and Chorus. PLUS, stay for an interactive talk-back with the cast and crew following the performance! (Cost: $12 student | $15 chaperone)
Offered At
Opera Colorado
Great cities need great art—and Opera Colorado has brought world-class opera to Denver and beyond since our founding in 1981. During a typical season, Opera Colorado’s Education & Community Engagement Programs reach more than 45,000 learners of all ages—both in the Denver metro area and throughout the state of Colorado. Our vibrant array of programming includes touring productions of classic operas, lectures and in-school workshops customized to practically any topic, field trips to the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in downtown Denver, and much more.
Each performance comes with free, downloadable lesson plans that align with Colorado Academic Standards. Opera Colorado offers both live and digital programs. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, please get in touch with us to discuss the many ways we can customize a program to meet the needs of you and your students.
Mission Statement:
To connect our Colorado community to the emotions and stories of the world through traditional and innovative opera and educational programming that is accessible to all.
Opera Colorado is a proud member of OPERA America.
Details
Subjects
Arts, Music, Theater
Capacity
1800 students, Max 180 chap., 1 chap. per 10 stu.
Duration
120 min.
Activity
Performance
Grades
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, K