Program Sponsor

The Samuel N. and Mary Castle Foundation

Hansel and Gretel was among the favorite touring shows of Hawaii Opera Theatre's Opera Express program.

School children get professional advice on hair and make-up "opera style" from Richard Stead, HOT Resident Wig & Make-up Master.

HOT Residency

Turn your school, grade level or participating classrooms into an Opera Production Company! This year, Liholiho Elementary School in Honolulu hosted a HOT Residency and will present its adaptation of The Barber of Seville on Friday, Feb 22. With the help of HOT Education staff, Liholiho school children will perform a family-friendly opera version of Rossini's classic comedy. Show times for the Feb 22 performances are in the evening, but space is limited and tickets are required. For more information, call Erik Haines at 596-7372 ext. 18.

The HOT Residency program is available for elementary, middle and high schools. Our opera education team leads your students and teachers through the process of producing and performing an opera.

Participants have the opportunity to experience a backstage tour and a professional grand opera at the Neal Blaisdell Concert Hall, plus your school gets a visit from HOT Opera Express, our wig and makeup master, HOT's education staff, and more.

The program is a great interactive tool for integrating arts into your curriculum through the art of opera. In addition to its foundation in literature, opera offers multiple opportunities for tie-ins to math and other core subjects. The program can be a great complement to No Child Left Behind (NCLB) goals.

Participating schools have included Palolo, Pearl City Highlands, Sunset Beach, Waimalu (2), Aina Haina (2), Ala Wai, Mae Mae, Molokai Complex Schools, as well as a joint effort between Manana Elementary and Pearl City High School.

Residency schools have included Aina Haina, Ala Wai, Momilani and Liholiho Elementary.

If you would like your school to be considered for the program, please call Erik at 596-7372 extension 21 for more information or e-mail him at e_haines@hawaiiopera.org.