Photo by David Bachman
STUDENT MATINEE
Bring your students to a complete mainstage performance of Puccini’s classic opera with full orchestra, top quality singers, and colorful production elements. Madama Butterfly provides rich learning opportunities about the music, the history, and the Japanese culture.
Sung in Italian with English texts projected above the stage.
Who: Suggested for grades 3–12
Where: Benedum Center 7th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
When: Thursday, March 27, 2025 10:15 am–1:00 pm
Tickets: Only $14 for students and adults.
WORKSHOP FOR EDUCATORS
At least one teacher from each school must participate in the Workshop for Educators before tickets are issued.
The Workshop is offered via Zoom on Saturday, February 22, 2025 from 10:30 am–12:00 pm.
The workshop is recorded so that participants can attend live or at a later time.
Fee: Free for teachers from schools that book 50 seats, otherwise $100 per teacher.
Workshop materials:- Madama Butterfly Study Guide and PowerPoints are emailed before the workshop.
- During the workshop, the opera’s story and context, a Resident Artist presentation and chat, and matinee logistics are provided.
- Additional materials emailed after the workshop include lesson ideas and an extensive Arts Discovery Packet—filled with activities to create learning opportunities around the opera, and to address Academic Standards in all content areas.
OPERA OPPORTUNITY REDUCED-PRICE TICKETS FOR GRADES 7–12
Students and teachers from eligible middle and high schools may purchase reduced-price opera tickets for Pittsburgh Opera performances. Ticket prices range from $7 to $15, and are based on a sliding scale according to a school's percentage of free/reduced price lunch. Teachers attend a workshop and get materials to prepare students. Some schools have even created Opera Clubs!
Download our Opera Opportunity brochure and Reservation Form.
