Founded in 1984, Alberta Opera was created with a mandate to perform traditional opera for children around the province. Now in its 28th season, the Sterling-Award winning company is recognized as a fundamental cultural experience in theatres and schools across Western Canada. Their celebrated musical theatre adaptations of fairy tales entertain adults and young audiences alike. Last year alone there were 250 performances – bringing musical theatre to over 70,000 children throughout Alberta.
Famous for incorporating elements of a theatre residency with the high-energy presentation of a Broadway musical, Alberta Opera offers a one of a kind experience for your students. Don’t miss the chance to have the world debut of Alberta Opera’s Pinocchio in your school!
PURPOSE
Alberta Opera will maintain its tradition of presenting live musical theatre by providing quality original theatre for young audiences and by promoting an understanding and appreciation of classic literature.
Past Productions Include:
Cinderella, The Frog Prince, Puss In Boots, Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk, The Red Shoes, Snow White, and Sleeping Beauty.
2010
Jack and the Beanstalk adapted by Garner Butler, Jeff Unger and Farren Timoteo composed by Jeff Unger directed by Farren Timoteo
Hansel and Gretel adapted by Farren Timoteo and Jeff Unger composed by Jeff Unger directed by Farren Timoteo
2009
Hansel and Gretel adapted by Farren Timoteo and Jeff Unger composed by Jeff Unger directed by Farren Timoteo
Little Red Riding Hood adapted by Farren Timoteo and Jeff Unger composed by Jeff Unger directed by Farren Timoteo
The Frog Prince adapted by Garner Butler and Jeff Unger directed by Farren Timoteo
2008
Little Red Riding Hood adapted by Farren Timoteo and Jeff Unger composed by Jeff Unger directed by Farren Timoteo
The Frog Prince adapted by Garner Butler and Jeff Unger composed by Jeff Unger directed by Farren Timoteo
2007
Cinderella adapted by Garner Butler and Jeff Unger composed by Jeff Unger directed by Farren Timoteo Puss in Boots adapted by Garner Butler and Jeff Unger composed by Jeff Unger directed by Farren Timoteo
2006
The Frog Prince adapted by Garner Butler and Jeff Unger composed by Jeff Unger directed by Farren Timoteo
2005
Rapunzel adapted by Garner Butler and Jeff Unger composed by Jeff Unger directed by Garner Butler
2004
Puss in Boots adapted by Garner Butler and Jeff Unger composed by Jeff Unger directed by Garner Butler Little Green Riding Hood adapted by Garner Butler directed by Garner Butler
2003
Jack and the Beanstalk adapted by Garner Butler and Jeff Unger composed by Jeff Unger directed by Garner Butler
2002
The Red Shoes adapted by Garner Butler and Jeff Unger composed by Jeff Unger directed by Garner Butler
2001
Snow White adapted by Garner Butler and Jeff Unger composed by Jeff Unger directed by Garner Butler
2000
Cinderella adapted by Garner Butler and Jeff Unger composed by Jeff Unger directed by Garner Butler
Sleeping Beauty adapted by Garner Butler and Jeff Unger composed by Jeff Unger directed by Garner Butler
1999
The Frog Prince adapted by Garner Butler and Jeff Unger composed by Jeff Unger directed by Garner Butler
1998
Rumplestiltskin adapted by Garner Butler and Jeff Unger composed by Jeff Unger directed by Garner Butler