Student Backstage Tech Theater Tours offer High School students grades 9-12 the opportunity to go backstage at Symphony Hall, Phoenix during Tech week of Carmen, A Little Night Music, or Così fan Tutte. Lead by Arizona Opera’s Technical Director Matthew Christophel, students will tour a number of backstage production areas as they learn the who, what, where, and why’s of producing an opera.
Tours last approximately 60 minutes, with the opportunity to stay in the theater and observe a load in or light focus based on availability and approval from Arizona Opera’s production department. No more than 20 people are permitted on the tour and Arizona Opera encourages 1 chaperone for ever 5 students if possible. Tour’s cost $20 per student, chaperone tickets are complimentary.
CARMEN
Dates: January 18 – 21, January 24 – 25
Times: Flexible – will be determined at time of reservation
A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
Dates: February 22 – 25, February 28, March 1
Times: Flexible – will be determined at time of reservation
COSI FAN TUTTE
Dates: March 28 – April 1, April 4 + 5
Times: Flexible – will be determined at time of reservation