Meet Madama Butterfly Director Cynthia Stokes. Learn more about what goes on behind the scenes at an opera house and what a director goes through to bring an opera to life. Students should come prepared with questions about Ms. Stokes' career, the directorial process, and about Madama Butterfly. Students may also wish to ask questions about collaborating with the production's designer, famed ceramic artist Jun Kaneko. Please note that this program is designed as part presentation/part Q&A. The number of questions a school is able to ask depends on the number of participating classes.
Students should have a reasonable grasp of the opera's plot and characters in order to participate in the program. In part of the program, guest Cynthia Stokes, who is a professional theater director and Madama Butterfly's director, will engage students in a discussion about character motivation.
Participating schools in the Greater Philadelphia area will receive a special invitation to attend the final dress rehearsal of the opera. You will receive more information about this opportunity after you register.
More Information/Registration: To register for this program, please visit: http://magpi.net/Community/Programs/Inside-Madama-Butterfly. In order to register or see program dates/times, you must be LOGGED INTO the website. To log in, use your existing MUSE user name and password. If you don't have a user name and password, simply "Create a New Account." Registration is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Registration for this program closes on September 25, 2009.
Inside Madama Butterfly with the Opera Company of Philadelphia
Go "behind the scenes" with the Sounds of Learning program!
Date: October 1, 2009
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. EDT
Target Audience: Students in Grades 9-12
Cost: FREE!
Requirements for Participation:
MAGPI Members: There are 5 spots reserved for MAGPI Members in this program. Members must have H.323 videoconferencing capabilities.
Non-MAGPI Members: There are 5 spots reserved for non-MAGPI Members in this program. Participants must have H.323 videoconferencing capabilities and be connected to their national research and education network (Internet2 in the USA).
