The Toledo Opera Association, Toledo Opera Guild and United Way of Greater Toledo are partnering in a WordShop program for students in grades 4-8 at two local schools.
Opera on Wheels will visit Greenwood School, in the Washington Local School District, on April 28 and Queen of Apostles Catholic School in Toledo on May 12.
The students will enjoy the production of "The Mikado," under the direction of Jenny Cresswell, artistic director for Opera on Wheels. Afterward, students will express their reaction to the opera in a creative writing activity, led by WordShop Toledo Opera Guild volunters: Christine Goslin, Lynn Guitteau, Liz Ference, Marcy McMahon, Diane Shull, Sandra Honemann, Shirley Joseph and Barbara Brown.
The guild is excited for this pairing, using both the opera performance and the writing activity as a higher learning opportunity. "The Mikado," a comedic opera written by Gilbert and Sullivan, mixes up Japanese traditions, thwarted love and legal wrangling. Cutting off one's own head will surely nab students attention!
Matt Russell is the United Way WordShop program coordinator. If you are interested in participating in future Opera Guild Education Outreach opportunities, please contact Barbara Brown at 419-475-9534.
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