We train teachers of all grade levels to integrate arts so thousands of students can enjoy opera.
Workshops for Educators
Our signature program is a unique, fun, and stimulating professional learning opportunity for teachers of all grade levels in all content areas.
Workshop topics include the five 2026–2027 season operas plus additional arts integration materials so that teachers have additional resources to use in their classes. Each workshop is recorded so that participants can attend live or at a later time. We include live presentations and/or performances by guest artists. And, we provide some of the workshop materials in advance for participants to explore at their convenience, so the actual “live” workshop time is short and engaging. We offer a total of six 1.5 hour workshops on Saturday mornings from 10:30 am–12:00 pm via Zoom, with a one hour networking time afterwards, plus one in-person set tour at the Bitz Opera Factory.
There is no cost to attend the workshop. Pre-registration is required a week in advance by emailing Dr. Marilyn Egan.
2026–27 Workshop for Educators
SEASON THEME: Opera Costumes Tell a Story
ZOOM:
#1 September 26, 2026 Rigoletto
#2 October 17, 2026 Orpheus & Eurydice
#3 December 5, 2026 Costume Research, Design, and Tailoring
#4 January 16, 2027 Partenope
#5 February 20, 2027 Working for the Macbeths
#6 March 13, 2027 Romeo & Juliet
IN PERSON:
#7 Sunday, April 4, 2027 Romeo & Juliet Set Tour Workshop
Opera Academy
A stimulating and intensive program, Opera Academy is a year-long professional learning experience designed to immerse educators into the world of opera. Teachers from all grades and content areas develop lessons to connect the arts to other academic areas and prepare students to attend an opera performance. Opera Academy members receive a full season subscription, nine workshops, and a student performance or Opera Trunk presentation. In return, Opera Academy members document how they use opera in their classes.