Monday, November 10
Arrive by 10:00 AM
South Sarasota County Schools May Arrive After 10 AM If Needed
performance starts at 10:30 AM
90 minutes long with
no intermission
Sarasota Opera House
Downtown Sarasota
61 N. Pineapple Avenue
FREE!
Transportation Provided Courtesy of Embracing Our Differences
Tickets Provided Courtesy of Sarasota Opera
Embracing Our Differences and Sarasota Youth Opera are partnering to present a revival of Brundibár by Hans Krása, an opera originally performed by children during WWII at Theresienstadt. The story centers on a community helping two children overcome adversity. The performance includes a prologue featuring powerful historical quotes from children speaking out against intolerance, created by Jesse Martins and Martha Collins.
Intended AudiencePublic, private and charter third grade and up classrooms in Manatee and Sarasota County. |
Education StandardsThe following Florida state education standards are addressed as part of this experience: Theatre |
QuestionsPlease call us at 941-404-5710 or email us. |
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A brother and sister, Little Joe and Annette, need to buy milk for their sick mother but have no money. They see the organ-grinder, Brundibár, playing his hurdy-gurdy on the street corner and collecting money from the townspeople. The children decide that they too will sing and collect money, but they are laughed at and chased away by Brundibár.
As night approaches, a group of animals encourage the children to stand up to the organ-grinder. The next morning, with the help of the neighborhood children, they sing a charming lullaby which earns them money from the townspeople. Brundibár tries to steal their money, but after a brief chase he is caught and the children sing a song of victory.
Since 1984, Sarasota Youth Opera has given thousands of young people ages 8 to 18 an opportunity to experience the joy of opera firsthand through participation in their annual fully-staged Youth Opera productions, Sarasota Opera main stage productions, summer camps, and concerts throughout the community.
