Seattle Opera Presents: OPera for the Young's
The Pirates of Penzance
An Opera for the Young Production
A One-Act Opera for Grades K–5
Score by Arthur Sullivan
Libretto by W.S. Gilbert
Score and libretto adapted by Bill Lutes and Diane Garton Edie
Bring live opera to your school! This spring, Seattle Opera is thrilled to present The Pirates of Penzance. This swashbuckling comedic adventure is filled with toe-tapping tunes and serves as a perfect introduction to opera for young audiences. What makes the experience even more memorable is that each performance features a youth chorus of 12–16 students from your school who perform onstage with our cast.
This fully staged and costumed opera is performed with professional singers, colorful sets and costumes, and live piano accompaniment. Each school will also receive all materials needed to prepare the student chorus such as tutorial videos, rehearsal tracks, music, and a study guide to prepare all attending students for the opera.
Questions? Email schoolprograms@seattleopera.org.
Touring March through early April 2026
Bookings Available Now!
Performance Run Time: The assembly lasts roughly 1 hour and includes an introduction from our cast, a 45-minute opera, and a brief Q&A with the cast following the show.
Tour Rates
- Early Bird Discount: $750 per performance, or $1100 for two shows back-to-back if you book before December 20.
- For bookings after December 20, the rate for one performance is $850 and two performances is $1200.
- Title I Schools are eligible for a discounted rate of $300 per performance.
Note: Performances located more than 125 miles from Seattle Center may accrue an additional travel fee. Email schoolprograms@seattleopera.org for questions.
Seattle Opera is committed to providing equitable access to the arts. Financial assistance is available.