Opera Teens is a national movement that empowers teenagers to pursue their interests in opera, share opera with others, and leverage the power of the art form to serve local communities.
Opera Teens will:
- Attend Detroit Opera Performances
- Explore careers in opera
- Connect with teens and professionals nationwide
- Opera Teens must commit to monthly events.
Interested? Fill out the application below!
We are calling all high school, first-year college students, and sophomores!
Opera Teens can attend the following performances this season: (ages 18+)
Dance Theatre of Harlem: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 7:30pm
Highways and Valleys: Sunday, December 7, 2024, 2:30pm
Paul Taylor Dance Company: Saturday, April 11, 2026, 7:30pm
The Hobbit – Presented by Detroit Opera Youth Chorus: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 2:00pm
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Dance Theatre of Harlem
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Highways and Valleys – Two American Love Stories
Highways and Valleys – Two American Love Stories is a unique double bill combining voices often excluded from the operatic mainstream: the “dean of African American music,” William Grant Still, and the Jewish émigré Kurt Weill. From their marginalized positions in American society, both composers sought out the heart of American folk music and brought it into the world of opera.
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Paul Taylor Dance Company
Since its founding in 1954, the Paul Taylor Dance Company has been a groundbreaking force in American modern dance and has been described by The New York Times as “one of the most exciting, innovative and delightful dance companies in the entire world.”