Accredited further training for teachers
Helping students grow to love the world of OPERA largely depends on teachers and educators. Therefore, the OPERA launched a large-scale programme called OperAcademy in 2016. The programme first provides participants with a thorough working knowledge of a theatre’s daily operations, and then leads them into the world of opera and ballet, all in a series of colourful, inspiring, and, at the same time, enjoyable sessions – in the unconcealed hope that, as a result of their experiences, the teachers will be able to transmit their new knowledge and enthusiasm to their students, thus ensuring the continued success of our youth programmes. Participants receive theoretical and practical training, learn about the most important architectural aspects of the OPERA, the role played by the genres of opera and ballet in public education, become able to discuss the directions of opera productions and the issues we face today, and participate in a tour of the building.
In the continuation of the OperAcademy education programme, participants can peek behind the curtains by learning about the day-to-day operations of the theatre and gaining theoretical knowledge and can participate in the workings of this enormous artistic institution. They can become familiar with the OPERA’s theatrical inventory, the tasks of the technical experts responsible for bringing productions to the stage (stage manager, prompter, etc.), contemporary dance, the adult chorus and the children’s chorus, and the foundations of vocal health education. Both training courses provide participants with the chance to attend an opera or ballet performance as well. The sessions are held at the venues of the OPERA and a certificate is issued after the completion of the courses.
The performances are at the Opera House.
Information : operakademia@opera.hu