Community Outreach
Family Look-In
Library Program
Girl Scout Program
Family Look-In: Don Giovanni
For the fourth consecutive year, Washington National Opera presents its ever popular Opera Look-In to the wider community with a special weekend performance. A wonderful opportunity for parents and families to introduce their children to the magical world of opera, this season the Family Look-In gives children and their families a behind-the-scenes look into Don Giovanni, conducted by General Director Plácido Domingo and hosted by ABC 7’s Maureen Bunyan. This 50-minute performance includes demonstrations by members of the Washington National Opera Orchestra and production staff. Audience members will have the opportunity to experience lively excerpts from Don Giovanni with full staging, costumes, and orchestra.
Preparatory materials are provided, including a WNO Commentary on CD and study guide.
Date: Saturday, November 10, 2007, at 3:00 p.m.
Location: Kennedy Center Opera House
Tickets: $10 for youth ages 15 and under; $15 or $35 for adults. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, September 12.
Library Program
In partnership with over 50 libraries in the Washington metro area, Washington National Opera presents free opera workshops for children and their families. Led by WNO Teaching Artists and Docents, families are introduced to the story and music of Hansel and Gretel, and explore how music communicates plot, character, and emotion through engaging musical activities and creative hands-on crafts. This program is ideal for children ages 4-10 and their families.
Fee: FREE
Registration: Please contact your local library for program registration information. For additional information contact the Washington National Opera Education Department at 202.448.3465 or e-mail education@dc-opera.org.
D.C. Library Programs:
April 10, 2008, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Lamond-Riggs Library Branch
5401 South Dakota Avenue NE
Teaching Artist: Anamer Castrello
May 9, 2008, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Woodbridge Branch
1801 Hamlin Street NE
Teaching Artist: Anamer Castrello
May 9, 2008, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Shaw Interim Library
945 Rhode Island Avenue
Teaching Artist: Anamer Castrello
May 16, 2008, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Capitol View Library Branch
5001 Central Avenue NE
Teaching Artist: Anamer Castrello
May 16, 2008, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Benning Road Interim Library
4101 Benning Road NE
Teaching Artist: TBA
May 23, 2008, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Southeast Library Branch
403 7th Street SE
Teaching Artist: Anamer Castrello
May 23, 2008, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Northeast Library Branch
330 7th Street NE
Teaching Artist: Anamer Castrello
May 29, 2008, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Southwest Library Branch
900 Wesley Place SW
Teaching Artist: Peter Burroughs
June 11, 2008, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Washington Highlands Branch
115 South Atlantic Street SW
Teaching Artist: Mary Gresock
Virginia Library Programs:
May 3, 2008, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Westover Library
1015 North Quincy Street
Arlington, VA 22201
Teaching Artist: Angela Knight
May 18, 2008, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Shirlington Library Branch
4200 Campbell Avenue
Arlington, VA 22206
Teaching Artist: Angela Knight
June 7, 2008, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Chantilly Regional Library
4000 Stringfellow Road
Chantilly, VA 20151
Teaching Artist: Tai Newsome
June 9, 2008, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Lorton Library Branch
9520 Richmond Highway
Lorton, VA
Teaching Artist: Angela Knight
June 26, 2008, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Richard Byrd Library Branch
7250 Commerce Street
Springfield, VA
Teaching Artist: Tai Newsome
Maryland Library Programs:
March 26, 2008, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
White Oak Library
11701 New Hampshire Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20878
Teaching Artist: Mary Gresock
April 19, 2008, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Chevy Chase Library
8005 Connecticut Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD
Teaching Artist: Mary Gresock
April 28, 2008, 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Quince Orchard Library Branch
15831 Quince Orchard Road
Gaithersburg, MD
Teaching Artist: Peter Burroughs
May 10, 2008, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Bethesda Library Branch
7400 Arlington Road
Bethesda, MD
Teaching Artist: Mary Gresock
May 17, 2008, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Fairland Library Branch
14910 Old Columbia Pike
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Teaching Artist: Mary Gresock
May 31, 2008, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Wheaton Library Branch
11701 Georgia Avenue
Silver Spring, MD
Teaching Artist: Mary Gresock
June 2, 2008, 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Upper Marlboro Branch
14730 Main Street
Burtonsville, MD 20866
Teaching Artist: Peter Burroughs
June 3, 2008, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Bowie Library Branch
15210 Annapolis Road
Bowie, MD 20715
Teaching Artist: Peter Burroughs
Girl Scout Participation Patch Program: The Art
of Opera
Brownies (ages 7 and up) and Junior Girl Scouts explore and learn about the exciting world of opera by earning the Art of Opera Patch. Troops earn their patch by completing hands-on activities that focus on different aspects of and careers within an opera company. Learn about costume and set design, writing a libretto for an opera, and singing technique. All activities can be completed at the Washington National Opera Studio or anywhere in the world! This program is available to troops of all ages, interests, and experiences, and helps fulfill a variety of different Try-It and Badge requirements.
Troops that would like to participate in a Saturday morning program at the Washington National Opera Studio must register for the program at least three weeks in advance. Saturday programs include a docent led Costume Studio tour, Art of Opera Patch activities, and a nutritious snack.
Dates: October 20, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
November 3, 2007, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
April 12, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
May 3, 2008, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Fees: Saturday Programs: $10.00 per participant.
Registration form: Click here to download in Microsoft Word.
Click here to download a PDF.
Non-Saturday Program: $6 per participant. Click here to download the activity guide.
Questions?: Please contact the Washington National Opera Education Department at 202.448.3462 or e-mail education@dc-opera.org.
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