The Magic Flute

The Magic Flute

The Magic Flute is an opera that follows the adventures of Prince Tamino and the bird-catcher Papageno on their quest to rescue the Princess Pamina. To assist their mission, they are given magical musical instruments, including a magic flute. The story is a fairy tale of darkness, light, and finding your way in the world. It takes the form of a Singspiel, which means it includes singing and spoken dialogue. The Summer Youth Opera production will be performed in English, set in the heart of the Triangle, North Carolina, making it accessible to the local community and allowing participants to focus on expressive storytelling.

Why This Program Matters

Opera is an art form that blends storytelling, music, and theatrical performance. Unfortunately, young musicians often lack access to quality training in this genre, especially in diverse communities. Our program: Provides professional-level training at an affordable price, and offers a unique hands-on experience in both vocal and instrumental performance, cultivates collaboration, discipline, and artistic excellence!

Youth Opera Workshop is a dynamic summer program designed to engage and inspire young musicians in the art of opera. This program aims to provide participants with an immersive experience that combines vocal and instrumental training, music history, staging, and performance, culminating in a live production of Mozart's "The Magic Flute."

Workshop Activities:

Participants will engage in rehearsals and interactive classes, including:

  • Music History: Exploring the operas of Mozart

  • Music Theory: Form and analysis

  • Breathing: Phrasing and making the music LIVE

  • Opera Folklore: Understanding the story

  • Staging, Makeup, and Character Development

Workshop Timeline/Schedule:

  • Auditions: May 31, 1-4 PM

  • Cast List Announcement: June 2

  • Pre Workshop Virtual Coaching Begins: June 23-July 18

  • Workshop Residency: July 21-26

  • Final Production: Saturday, July 26, with a matinee at 3 PM

Workshop Structure:

  • Pre-Workshop Preparation: Participants will engage in four weeks of virtual coaching and rehearsals leading up to a one-week in-person residency.

  • One Week Residency: 6-Day in person Workshops and Rehearsals. Daily sessions from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Saturday, lunch is included. Workshop Matinee Performance on Saturday at 3 PM. Open to the public.

  • Tuition: The workshop tuition is $400 per participant. This fee covers meals, rehearsals, production expenses, coaching, and masterclasses for the entire duration of the program. Tuition will be due when Casting is complete.

  • Housing: Those traveling from outside the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill areas will need to arrange their own accommodations, ensuring a comfortable stay.

  • Instruments: Participants must bring their own instruments to guarantee familiarity and ease during performances.

  • Language: The opera will be performed in English.