About

Opera ARIA:

Opera ARIA (Arts Resources in Action) is San Francisco Opera's suite of K-12 education programs that integrates learning about opera into the classroom. All Opera ARIA programs incorporate an extended collaboration between educators and San Francisco Opera Teaching Artists, a high level of flexibility for educators, and comprehensive professional development. The ARIA programming includes the Opera ARIA Network (K-8), Opera ARIA Residency (K-8), PEAK (9-12), and Opera ARIA Professional Development for Educators and Dress Rehearsals (K-16).

To bring opera to life we offer a variety of in-school and field trip experiences such as classroom visits with opera professionals - young resident performers and costume, set, and props staff. Other opportunities include dress rehearsals, tours, San Francisco Opera movies, and creation of a mini opera (Network program only).

Education Department Staff:

Ruth Nott, Director of Education - rnott@sfopera.com

Charles Chip McNeal, Senior Curriculum and Programs Manager - cmcneal@sfopera.com (415) 551-6367

Alyssa Stone, Community Programs Manager - astone@sfopera.com (415) 551-6294

Timmy Yuen, School Programs Manager - tyuen@sfopera.com (415) 551-6296

Clara Choi, School Programs Coordinator Coordinator - cchoi@sfopera.com (415) 565-3274

Contact Information:

San Francisco Opera Education Department

War Memorial Opera House

301 Van Ness Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94102-4589

www.sfopera.com/education

(415) 551-6296