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Experience the Opera outside of the theater. Explore our many education resources dedicated to bringing this wonderful tradition to life.

Opera Xpress

The educational touring company of Opera Carolina, Opera Xpress has been bringing learning to life through musical storytelling with students, teachers, and families for 50 years!

Opera Xpress is brought right into your school and is accompanied by a curriculum-linked learning guide to connect the opera to your classroom for a lasting learning experience.

  • Production is designed expressly for K-5 students
  • Designed with audience as part of the show
  • Learning guide focuses on curriculum priorities, prepares students for experience & extends into the classroom afterward
  • Live Q&A with artists 

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Announcing Opera Xpress 2023/24!

Los Coyotes y Las Conejas (The Coyotes and the Rabbits)

By Héctor Armienta

Meet Scrawny, a young coyote on an adventure learning to read – something no decent coyote would do – and his cousin, Loco, aiming to set him on the right path. Guiding us through their misadventures are the mischievous rabbits Chiquita and Banana, having their own fun with Loco and his lack of learning.

This 35-minute bilingual opera is based on a Mexican folktale, underscoring the importance of education to a life filled with adventures in knowledge.

Want to get a head start on bringing Opera Xpress to your school or community?  Connect with us at Education@operacarolina.org!

Opera Xpress 2022/23

The Tortoise and The Hare

Written by Nathan Baer and Steve Witting, Story Adaptation by Yoko Stetson

Our less-than-humble Hare has just won another race when Tortoise speaks up that she wants to join the track team.  After he tells her that she can’t be on the team because she’s a turtle, our tenacious Tortoise challenges Hare to a race for her place on the team.  Will sheer speed take the lead or will slow and steady determination win the race?

Explore the Learning Guide!