A candle flutters on a cold night…two hands find each other in the dark, and fan a spark of love into flame…
This most accessible and romantic of Puccini’s operas concerns the fortunes of four young men, whose lives are changed forever when one of their number, the poet Rodolfo, falls in love with the girl upstairs.
This classic story of youth, poverty, love, friendship and coming of age makes a perfect first opera. The characters and relationships are immediately relatable for today’s kids—even at the distance of 100+ years!
Portland Opera To Go is currently booking for our Fall 2019 touring production of Puccini’s La Bohème. Our 50-minute, English language adaptation of Puccini’s classic is a magnificent way to experience opera for the first time. Designed specifically for 7th through 12th grades, our adaptation of La Bohème retains all of the humor and pathos of Puccini’s original in an accessible, vibrant staging sure to engage, delight and inspire your classes.
All of our productions include Common Core aligned, arts integrated curriculum and classroom visits for up to 6 classrooms as time allows. To bring this production to your school, contact Alexis Hamilton at ahamilton@portlandopera.org
Each year, Portland Opera To Go travels throughout Oregon and SW Washington schools and community venues with a full-staged 50 minute, English-language adaptation of a famous opera.
CAst & Crew
Schaunard
Sergio Manzo
Rodolfo
Aaron Jenkins
Marcello
Travis Lucas
Colline
Johann Schram Reed
Mimi
Lauren Yokabaskas
Musetta
Ivy Zhou
Stage Director
Kristine McIntyre
Tour Manager
Stephen K. Gardner
Pianist
Emily Baltzer
Set Design
Polly Robbins
Costume Design
Christine A. Richardson
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Saturday, October 5 | 2 – 3pm
Walters Cultural Center
527 E Main St, Hillsboro, OR
$5 suggested donation
Monday, October 14 | Noon – 1pm
Portland 5, Antoinette Hatfield Hall
1111 SW Broadway, Portland, OR
Free admission
Saturday, October 26 | 2 – 3pm
Tigard Public Library
13500 SW Hall Blvd, Tigard, OR
Free admission
Saturday, November 23 | 2 – 3pm
Chehalem Cultural Center
415 E Sheridan St, Newberg, OR
Free admission
Saturday, December 7 | 1 – 2pm
Hampton Opera Center
211 SE Caruthers St., Portland, OR
$5 for kids under 12, $10 general admission
Saturday, December 14 | 1 – 2pm
Hampton Opera Center
211 SE Caruthers St., Portland, OR
$5 for kids under 12, $10 general admission
SPONSORED BY
Rutherford Investment Management
Lamb Family Foundation
U.S. Bank
Wells Fargo
BNSF Foundation
Carpenter Foundation
EAI Information Systems
Kinder Morgan Foundation
NW Natural
PGE Foundation
Rose E. Tucker Charitable Trust
Schnitzer Steel Industries
John and Carol Steele
The Wheeler Foundation
Winderlea Vineyard & Winery
Union Bank Foundation
With additional support from
