Metropolitan Opera for Kids: The Merry Widow

Mon Apr 20, 2020 - Fri Apr 24, 2020
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Repeating every days through April 24, 2020.
Various times
Age: 12 and up
Price: Free

Each week, the Met offers one opera specially selected for our young audience members around the globe, along with opportunities to learn more about the production and hear from some of the amazing artists who helped make it happen! This week: The Merry Widow.

Take advantage of daily live events between Monday and Wednesday that are aimed at deepening your understanding of the opera and helping you work it into your curriculum. Then, between Wednesday and Friday, you can tune in to view the opera—and apply everything you’ve learned!

Weekly Schedule:

Monday, 4pm EDT (3pm Central, 1pm Pacific:
Educator Showcase* Hosted on the Zoom platform. Teachers from around the country share tips on helping young audiences engage with the weekly opera. RSVP for Educator Showcase

Tuesday, 4pm - 5pm EDT (3pm Central, 1pm Pacific):
Met Opera Office Hours** Hosted via Facebook Live. Met Opera education staff answer questions about available resources and offer ideas for helping even the youngest audience members engage successfully with opera.

Wednesday, 4pm EDT (3pm Central, 1pm Pacific):
Artist Chat* Hosted on the Zoom platform. Met Opera artists answer student questions about music, opera, and their careers in the arts. 
Week 3 Featured Artists: Soprano Renée Fleming and Director Susan Stroman
RSVP for Artist Chat

Wednesday, 5pm EDT through Friday, 5pm EDT:
Free Student Stream Watch the opera!

 

** Activity dates/times are subject to change. Please click through to the activity website to verify.