Opera For The Young, Inc

Established in 1970, Opera for the Young (OFTY) has evolved from its founders’ “labor of love” to its present status as a fully professional opera company. OFTY is an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit and is not affiliated with any other organization. The mission of Opera for the Young is to ignite enthusiasm for opera. The artistic vision in pursuit of that mission: 1. Engage and educate children about opera with professional, affordable school-based performances; 2. Involve students in all aspects – from design to performance; 3. Provide professional opportunities for artists; 4. Create new works especially intended for young audiences; 5. Broaden access to opera for the entire community. Opera for the Young brings live, professional opera to elementary school audiences with annual Fall and Spring tours. Students appear onstage in chorus and cameo roles, performing for their peers right alongside OFTY’s professional artists. All productions are fully staged, sung in English and adapted especially for kids.