Opera at Your School - Phoenix
Rusalka: The Littlest Mermaid
Arlyn M. Brewster OperaTunity Program
Music by Antonín Dvořák
Adapted by Joshua Borths
Based on Han Christian Anderson's classic fairytale The Little Mermaid and composer Antonín Dvořák’s masterpiece, Rusalka
Take your students on an unforgettable underwater adventure! Rusalka: The Littlest Mermaid is a magical, student-friendly opera about courage, transformation, and following your dreams. With a happy ending and timeless message, this enchanting performance is perfect for sparking young imaginations and inspiring classroom conversations.
The Details
We can't wait to visit your school! Arizona Opera's OperaTunity program travels to your school performing all-school assembly style adapated mini-opera's for your students.
Number of Shows: You may reserve up to two performances on the same or different days (exceptions can be made)
Show Length: 45-minutes including a 10 min Q&A session
Language: English
Grades: K-6
Rating: G
Cost: Free for Title 1 Schools, $400 for one performance or $600 for two for Non-Title 1 Schools
Location Requirements:Gym, Cafeteria, Stage, Performing Arts Center, or other venue at your school.
Location Size: 20ft wide, 20ft deep, 9ft tall
Provided Materials: Teacher Resource Guide and Lesson Plans
Load in and Load Out time needed: 30min
HOW TO REGISTER
- Find your schools zip code and corresponding color on the map.
- Click your color below to schedule.
- If your zip code is in blue email kzeimet@azopera.org to schedule.
If you encounter any issues accessing the links above due to school filters, please use the corresponding registration links below or contact Kayla Zeimet, Education and External Affairs Coordinator, at kzeimet@azopera.org.
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Joshua Borths, Writer (operaclassroom.com)
Joshua Borths is a stage director, writer, educator, and administrator with over a decade of experience in the opera industry.
Originally from Cincinnati, OH, Borths currently works with Des Moines Metro Opera and Virginia opera after having served as the Director of Opera & Musical Theater and Professor of Music History at Capital University in Columbus, OH and as Director of Education at Arizona Opera. His children's opera adaptations have been seen by hundreds of thousands of students across the country, and he is a frequent guest lecturer.
At Capital University, Borths produced and managed all of the opera and musical theatre programming while also serving as the Professor of Music History. Additionally, he created a joint Resident Artist Program with Opera Columbus creating innovative programming for both institutions. With Arizona Opera, Borths more than doubled the reach and scope of the department through innovative programming and cultural engagement.
As an educator, Borths has taught at Shenandoah University, been a Visiting Professor at the Crane School of Music (SUNY Potsdam), directed Maryland Opera Studio, and been guest panelist at the Opera America Conference. He collaborated with TED Ed on their first opera resources and was featured in Opera News for his innovative approach to opera education.
