Snappy Operas
A ten-minute opera for children
A Snappy Opera is a ten-minute opera for children which introduces all the essential elements of opera – singing, acting and making – in a fun, colourful and bite-size chunk. Each piece is designed to be performed by around 30 children, divided up into two or three sub-groups. Every character in a Snappy Opera is represented by a sub-group; there are no main parts and no chorus which makes for a wonderfully non-hierarchical rehearsal atmosphere where everyone is fully involved the whole time. Each piece is orchestrated with its own small band of up to three instruments but there’s also a piano only version. A Snappy Opera can be produced very simply with minimal props or with a full set of elaborate set and costumes, inspired by design packs created for each opera. They can be performed in any kind of space - classroom, hall or theatre – and either on their own or as part of a set.
A Line Art designed and created the design packs for Mahogany Opera Group.
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