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Children's Opera Theatre (COT)

Studies show that a positive experience with arts education not only encourages a lifelong relationship with the arts, but often opens the windows of curiosity leading to a new enthusiasm and discipline for learning in general.

Fort Worth Opera and Children's Opera Theatre are dedicated to expanding the horizons of young people across the state of Texas, while concentrating our efforts in North Texas. Since 1972, Fort Worth Opera has opened millions of young minds to the colorful and exciting world of opera.
 

Students at a Childrens Opera Performance.
Courtesy of Fort Worth ISD

 2009-2010 Children's Opera Theatre Productions

Please note: Our 2009-2010 School Tour dates are full.
Tickets are still available online for our public performances at the Scott Theatre in Fort Worth on March 15 and 19, 2010.  Buy Now.
 

A Children's Opera Theatre performance of The Three Little Pigs.

The Three Little Pigs

This hilarious adaptation of the classic fairy tale uses music from famous operas by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Young and old will belly-laugh as Despina, Cherubino and Don Giovanni out-ran and out-smart the overblown Wolfgang Bigbad. This opera promotes reading and problem solving skills, and has been adapted by John Davies.

Download The Three Little Pigs Teacher guide.

The Billy Goats Gruff

With the music of Donizetti, Rossini, and Mozart, John Davies has taken the traditional tale of three happy little goats who simply want to cross a bridge and expanded it for young students. These goats learn to stand up to bullies and to treat each other with respect to the delightful upbeat music of some of the most famous arias of opera. Ina playground situation that everyone will recognize, Lucy, Ernesto, and Dandini confront Osmin and teachhim about friendship.

Teacher guide coming soon.

Children's Opera Theatre Production Highlights

  • Productions appropriate for pre-K-6th grade
  • 45 minutes in length with Q and A session
  • Sung in English
  • Downloadable TEACHER GUIDE provided with each booking includes pre and post opera activities and worksheets to integrate opera into student's existing curriculum
  • Professionally directed, costumed and staged
  • Professional singers and musicians from the FWOpera Studio perform
  • A FUN and UNFORGETTABLE experience!

In-School Performances and Discounts

In-school performances for the 2009-2010 school year are completely full. Booking for 2010 – 2011 will start in late March.

We travel state-wide (additional fees may apply), and our flexible self-sufficient productions can be performed in almost any gym, cafetorium, auditorium, or stage. Booking fees are based on a per-student fee of only $2.25 with a minimum $550.00 per performance. There is no charge for teachers/support staff. Book your date and return the signed contract by October and you can take advantage of a CLASS COUPON good for admitting one full classroom (30 students) for free!

Are you far enough from Fort Worth that we'd have to stay overnight? Find a sister school (or two) that we could perform at on the same day or next day as yours and you can split the travel costs! We have spent several days in the Panhandle and in San Antonio. Coordinate with a few other schools and you could save a lot of money.

Available booking dates: (Bookings closed for 2009-2010)
Any Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, or Friday (earliest showtime is 9:00 a.m.)  All bookings must be made online through the form below.
  • Tour Season
  • Late September to Late November
  • Early January to Late April

Online Booking is Fast and Easy

To book your performance of either of our Children's Opera Theater productions complete the online form by submitting the Book A Performance form below. You will need to have three possible dates, school and coordinator contact information, and estimated number of students. Your date is final only when your signed contract is received.

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