Stage craft, professional singing, wigs and makeup, costumes, fight choreography, and more! Explore the
world backstage at interactive stations created to provide hands-on learning opportunities. It’s a field
trip unlike any other and a wonderful way to introduce your students to career options in the arts. Backstage Workshops take place at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. One of Opera Colorado’s most popular programs, these workshops sell out quickly! (Cost: $10 student | $15 chaperone)

Sometimes you just need to take a break, take a breath, and get creative. That’s where Brain Breaks come in. These short, interactive sessions are designed to get you up and moving, learning about music and the arts. Available as a series of ten 5-8 minute episodes, Brain Breaks will spark creative thinking and set the tone for the rest of your day. ($75 per school group)

Step inside Bravo Books and watch stories come to life as each character pulls you into the pages of opera's most beloved tales and tunes. Running at approximately 30-45 minutes in length, this program is perfectly suited for young ones as their first venture into the world of opera. (Cost: $350 per live performance | $150 1-week digital access)

Artists In Residence hit the road with abridged performances of two exciting operas sung in English–"The Pirates of Penzance" and an all new production of "Romeo and Juliet"! Bring opera directly into your school, complete with sets, props, costumes, and live accompaniment. Each show runs approximately 60 minutes plus a brief 10-15 minute Q&A session with your students. (Cost: $600 for one performance; $800 for two, back-to-back performances)

Step inside Bravo Books and watch stories come to life as each character pulls you into the pages of opera's most beloved tales and tunes. Running at approximately 30-45 minutes in length, this program is perfectly suited for young ones as their first venture into the world of opera. (Cost: $350 per live performance | $150 1-week digital access)

Of all the fine arts, opera is the most collaborative and these workshops offer proof! Led by Opera Colorado’s Teaching Artists, these fun and informative workshops integrate opera into established curriculum and apply to a wide variety of subjects, including Vocal and Acting Master Classes, Shakespeare, History, Communication, Teambuilding, 21st Century Learning Skills, and much more.
Need a workshop tailored to a specific topic? Just contact Opera Colorado with your request! Available in-person or as a live virtual event. (Cost: starting at $150/hour)

Get the first glimpse of Opera Colorado’s mainstage operas with a special viewing of the final dress rehearsal. Productions for the 2022-23 season include Verdi's "Rigoletto," Korngold's "Die tote Stadt," and Puccini's "Turandot". Online teacher guidebooks prepare your class for their night at the opera and provide lesson plans that align with Colorado Academic Standards. Enhance your experience by contacting the education department to arrange a pre-performance discussion or post-performance talk-back. A wonderful way to introduce middle and high school students to opera. (Cost: $12 6th-12th grade | $15 college students | $20 additional chaperone)

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)

A concert–style experience not to be missed! Performed by Opera Colorado’s Artists in Residence, this delightful program features highlights from operatic and musical theater repertoire. Selections are performed as they would be on stage but without the use of sets and costumes, creating an intimate and engaging experience. Designed to entertain and educate, the program ends with a Q&A session which gives the audience unique insight into the world of opera.

Of all the fine arts, opera is the most collaborative and these workshops offer proof! Led by Opera Colorado’s Teaching Artists, these fun and informative workshops integrate opera into established curriculum and apply to a wide variety of subjects, including Vocal and Acting Master Classes, Shakespeare, History, Communication, Teambuilding, 21st Century Learning Skills, and much more.
Need a workshop tailored to a specific topic? Just contact Opera Colorado with your request! Available in-person or as a live virtual event. (Cost: starting at $150/hour)