Audiences and performers alike are excited about these OperAdventures. 
Even Australia has gotten into the act.  

Unexpected twists, humor and entertaining characters take well-known fairy tales to a new level.  Socially relevant values and the core values of many school systems are expressed through a lively story combined with beautiful music from many of the “classic” operas. 
Opera music becomes familiar.  
Opera music becomes fun.
Hilarity and suspense along with compelling behavioral and moral choices make the performance entertaining and meaningful for teachers and students alike.

 Let your OperAdventures begin!

“I liked your opera. The only time I don’t like opera is when my Grandma is doing it. She’s horrible.. But I think your opera is cool.” – Spencer, 10 

Maddie A., 9, of North Muskegon Elementary, left, watches on stage as the Indianapolis Opera Ensemble performs "Inn of the Seven Dwarves," at the Frauenthal Center for the Performing Arts on April 1, 2014.

“My favorite part was when Snow Drift was humming and singing, and the Mean Queen got really mad at her, it was so funny. I think Opera is really fun to watch, and a really good experience.” Ricky, 11

A note from a performer

(Goldilocks) 
The early performance Thursday attracted all ages, from preschoolers to grandparents. 

Cindy D, brought her three children, whom she home-schools, for the third consecutive year.

"We feel like we're a little too old for it, but it's so entertaining we want to keep coming," she said.

Her children agreed.

"I thought it was really good. It was real funny," said Paris Davis, 10.

For such a simple performance, Cindy D. thinks her children get a multifaceted opera experience.

"There was a lot of facial expression and storytelling coming through," she said.

Introducing residents to the artistry of opera is the goal of the program, said Amie T, the library's public services administrator.

"We like bringing something different, a little culture," she said.
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"Fantastic show! (Fight for the Future: Johnny Appleseed v. Paul Bunyan) Dazzling characters and starry eyed kids galore. Thank you for putting on the show, as family and going out for 'The Arts' don't always mix. But, as last year's presentation was a winner, this year's opera was excellent, high quality fun! Special thanks to the cast for being so kid friendly and approachable. To the producer/writer... we loved the message and went home feeling great about spending our morning with your carefully orchestrated script." 
-Shawn P. (Parent) 2012

“I think it’s cool that you can learn life lessons from the opera, and it goes into song.” Lilly, 11

“The Inn of the Seven Dwarves was fantastic, especially the message of all students being accepting, of each other, and all of us; our students need to experience the arts, and all different types of music. It’s wonderful for them to have that kind of exposure. We love for our students to be a part of this production, and we really appreciate the young artists of Indianapolis Opera sharing it with us.”  
– Mr. Austin, Principal at Brown County Intermediate School, IN 2014

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"The kids like the silliness of the script, the costumes, all the action. We always have a chase scene. The teachers and adults get the adult jokes, references to current events and musical humor that might go over the kids’ heads. 
Rumplestiltskin has had a lot of compliments from teachers who are trying to instruct about bullying in schools.
They say this is such a wonderful reinforcement for what they're trying to teach."
-Patty Harvey, director of education at the Indianapolis Opera. (2010)