Harrisburg Opera Association with the Harrisburg Academy present: Goldie Locks and the Three Bears, An Opera for Children by Adam C J Klein
Introduction:
Harrisburg Opera Association in a joint production with the Harrisburg Academy proudly presents its first children's opera in over two decades: the world premiere of Goldie Locks and the 3 Bears, An Opera for Children by Adam C J Klein. Not the original fairytale by any stretch, this children's opera is about tolerance for being different and embracing one's uniqueness.
When and Where:
Starring national, local and student artists, the performance is on:
Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at 2 PM
The Harrisburg Academy - McCormick Auditorium
10 Erford Road, Wormleysburg, PA 17043
The opera is 26 minutes long and will be followed by a question and answer session with the cast and creative team.
Ticket Information:
Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children.
To purchase tickets please go to: https://our.show/goldielocks. They are also are available at the door at half hour before the performance.
About:
The opera is based on a story that children are already familiar with and therefore is not too foreign to them. Additionally, it is in their native language so the all too frequent language barrier in opera is eliminated. The music is in an accessible style while respecting the seriousness of the operatic medium and also at a reasonable length for young audience members. Historical figures and a significant event are also included in this work. Parents and teachers have the option to teach or encourage children to study these figures and event which include the following:
Susan B. Anthony, Ludwig van Beethoven, Mary McLeod Bethune, Amelia Earhart, Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, Pericles, Queen Elizabeth - and Brown v. Board of Education. Said figures and event have furry counterparts that are mentioned in the opera.
Students participating in this production receive school credit and get real world experience working in a professional performing arts situation in keeping with Harrisburg Opera Association's goal of providing educational opportunities attached to our events.
Cast in Order of Appearance and Creative Team
Papa Bear - Nathan Bahny, Bass-Baritone
Mama Bear - Christyan Seay, Tenor
Baby Bear - Hadley Qualls, Soprano
Goldie Locks - Kimberly Sogioka, Mezzo-Soprano
Adam C J Klein - Composer/Librettist, Jembe
Elizabeth Hastings - Music Director, Pianist
Tami Swartz, Stage Director
Michael Gamon - Production Manager
