Eugene Operas Education and Outreach Programs |
With a commitment to spreading the good word about opera, Eugene
Operas Opera-tunities offers many exciting and individually
designed programs to suit all ages and situations. |
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Through in-school concerts, Eugene Operas Resident
Artists introduce students to the diverse world of opera. |
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While entertaining and educating, the singers interactively demonstrate
the special use of the opera singers voice. Adding some costume pieces and
props, the singers show the effectiveness of other aspects of this theatrical art form. |
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Using appropriate arias and duets chosen from the standard repertoire,
the audience learns about English, German, Italian and French stories, getting a very
international taste of opera. |
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Opera-tunities also provides fully staged performance, with scenery,
costumes and props. |
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Residency programs are also possible. Eugene Opera can offer
talks and workshops by members of our professional team. On June 12 and 13,
Springfields Guy Lee Elementary School performed their own opera, completely
created by the students with our collaboration! They learned about opera by building
one from scratch! This event was even covered as a feature news article by KVAL-13. |
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Other Outreach Programs |
Opera and Musical Theater concerts can be specially designed
for your entertainment and it can come to you. |
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But you can also attend our FREE Opera-Insights, an hour-long
lecture/demo of the operas from our upcoming season. One week prior to opening,
Maestro Ashens and guests from the production offer insider info in
Studio One of the Hult Center. A lively and humorous time is had by all. |
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Beginning this year, Maestro Ashens will also offer FREE Pre-curtain
Highlights, starting 45 minutes prior to curtain, 20 minutes in length. In the
lobby of the Hult Center each night of all the operas, it is a little taste of treats
to come, effectively preparing you for the evenings opera. |
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SHOcase also features a FREE half-hour sample of each opera,
usually one week prior to the performance, in the lobby of the Hult Center. Featured
are cast members, singing selections in costume, with narration by Maestro Ashens. |