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Experience high-energy opera, presented at your school, library or community center in a fully-staged, 45-minute performance.  These shows are sung in English and are designed especially for today's audiences. We bring costumes, sets and beautiful music to life for less than $2 per student! Shows available Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Teachers receive a study guide in advance.

To schedule an Opera to Go! performance, download an ORDER FORM, and email or fax it to us.

New prices for the 2012-13 season: 1 performance $495 / 2 performances of same opera back-to-back $750
Maximum audience capacity is 300.
Mileage charges for sites 35+ miles outside downtown Houston.

For help with funding, contact Anina Moore at the Texas Commission on the Arts (512-936-6573), or visit the TCA Webpage for more information.

 2012-2013 Season

FALL TOUR: October 1 - December 21, 2012 

Hansel & Gretel
Music by Englebert Humperdinck
Libretto by Kate Pogue

STUDY GUIDE AVAILABLE SOON

For Elementary and Middle Schools

Hansel & Gretel is one of the most popular fairy tales around, and the lush score of the opera has been a holiday favorite for years.  Our adaptation of this children's classic follows a brother and sister as they embark on a life-changing journey into the woods.

SPRING TOURS: February 4 - May 24, 2013  

Daniel and the Dreamcatcher
Music by Sterling Tinsley
Libretto by Kate Pogue

For Elementary and Middle Schools

Daniel is afraid of the monster in his closet who likes to shrink things.  But when the monster shrinks his family, Daniel has to decide to be brave and confront his fears.  This original story is a great way to learn about courage.

Trumpets of My Land
Music by David Hanlon
Libretto by Joann Farias

For Middle and High Schools

What does it mean to belong?  David plays the trumpet and is a young American in every way but one.  Through the power of music, he learns how to conquer fear and stand up for what he believes.

Commissioned by HGO's O.N. - Opening Nights for Young Professionals 

Members of Opera to Go! are artists in residence at the Houston Community College, Fine Arts Department.

  2011-2012 Season

FALL TOURS: October 3 - December 16, 2011 

The Velveteen Rabbit
Music by Mary Carol Warwick
Libretto by Kate Pogue

STUDY GUIDE

Available Oct 3 - Dec 16, 2011

For Elementary and Middle Schools

The Velveteen Rabbit is just a toy, say the other toys.  But through the magic of love, he finds out what it means to be real.  Based on the classic Margery Williams story, this opera is a delight for audiences of all ages.

Carmen
Music by Georges Bizet
Arranged by Kade Smith

STUDY GUIDE

Available Oct 3 - Dec 16, 2011
For Middle and High Schools

Carmen is a rebel; Joe is a good kid on the right track.  A fateful encounter changes their lives- and an entire school- forever.  This contemporary adaptation of one of the world's best-known operas is designed for middle and high school audiences and includes opportunities for student participation.

SPRING TOURS: January 16 - May 25, 2012  

The Clever Wife- A Chinese Folktale
Music by Mary Carol Warwick
Libretto by Hugh Behm-Steinberg
Commissioned by Donna and Robert Bruni

STUDY GUIDE

For Elementary and Middle Schools

Can a woman be a hero?  Based on a popular Chinese folktale, this world premiere opera explores the difference between wisdom and knowledge when a young wife must rescue her foolish husband from a magistrate's impossible tasks.  Read our librettist's version of the FOLKTALE.

Family Series - Free, Public Performances of The Clever Wife

Come see The Clever Wife at the Heinen Theatre on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. or Sunday, Jan. 22 at 2:00 p.m.  This historic theater, located in midtown on the Central campus of Houston Community College, is a perfect venue for families. MAP

Carmen
Music by Georges Bizet
Arranged by Kade Smith

STUDY GUIDE

Available Jan 16 - May 25, 2012
For Middle and High Schools

Carmen is a rebel; Joe is a good kid on the right track.  A fateful encounter changes their lives- and an entire school- forever.  This contemporary adaptation of one of the world's best-known operas is designed for middle and high school audiences and includes opportunities for student participation.

Members of Opera to Go! are artists in residence at the Houston Community College, Fine Arts Department