Opera on Wheels
The Motor City Lyric Opera’s Opera on Wheels educational outreach program teaches ethics through the magic of music. Bringing opera with a message to children is one of the major goals of The Motor City Lyric Opera.
Opera on Wheels is one of the few opera outreach programs of its kind in the nation. It is designed to create opportunities for children from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds to experience educational, interactive, live opera performances by trained singers. Last season's production of "The Goose Girl," a one-act opera in English, was experienced by thousands of Detroit area children free of charge.
- “The Goose Girl” is a 35-minute opera for children of all ages (sung in English)
- It is interactive: a song is provided for students to learn so that they can create “magic”.
- At the end of the performance, cast members pass out a cookie to each student, reinforcing the message, “All you need is cookies and love.”
- Students receive a study guide so they can become familiar with operatic terms, etc.
- After the performance, there is a “talk back,” giving students the opportunity to ask questions of the performers.
- Due to sponsorship, there is no cost for this production.
- The audience receives an evaluation form to complete and return, so that we may better serve the children.
To learn more about "Opera on Wheels" or any of our other performances, please contact The Motor City Lyric Office at 248.647.7976 or email info@motorcityopera.org.