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Create & Perform
Create & Perform
July 6 – 17, 2026
Ages: 8-12
Early Bird Registration fee (ends May 25, 2026): $325
Fee (after May 25, 2026): $400
Ever wanted to write, compose, and star in your own production? Create & Perform lets you do it all! In this innovative two-week program, young artists create their own stories, dances, and music compositions, culminating in a performance at the Detroit Opera House. Participants in Create & Perform take part in all aspects of mounting a new production, and will build their skills as performers, composers, designers, directors, and crew members while they write and perform an original opera.
Details:
Dates: July 6th – July 17th
Location: Detroit Opera, 1526 Broadway St.
Early Drop-off: 9:30 AM
Late Pick-up: Until 4:30 PM
Class Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (weekdays only)
Classes in: Song writing, scene writing, choreography, vocal and acting coaching
No weekend sessions
Final Performance: Friday, July 17th at 6:00 PM (students arrive at 12:00 PM)
Registrations for Create & Perform 2026 are now open! Scholarship applications are available on the registration page!
July 6 – 17, 2026
Operetta Remix
Operetta Remix
July 23 – August 7, 2026
Ages 13-18
Early Bird registration fee (ends May 25, 2026): $525
Fee (after May 25, 2026): $600
Directed by Dr. Mary Martin, Operetta Remix is perfect for aspiring artists ages 13 to 18 who want to build their skills in singing, acting, stage movement, healthy vocal technique, and audition practice. Taught by experienced opera and theatre professionals, Operetta Remix will explore scenes and songs from your favorite operas. operettas and musicals. Operetta Remix will culminate with a performance on the Detroit Opera House mainstage at 7:00PM on August 7, 2026.
Details:
Dates: July 23th – August 7th
Location: Detroit Opera, 1526 Broadway St.
Early Drop-off: 9:30 AM
Late Pick-up: Until 4:30 PM
Class Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (weekdays only)
Classes in: Vocal and acting coaching, choreography, song and scene preparation, audition preparation, masterclasses
No weekend sessions
Final Performance: Friday, August 7th at 6:00 PM (students arrive at 12:00 PM)
Registrations for Operetta Remix 2026 are now open! Scholarship applications are available on the registration page!
July 23 – August 7, 2026
Questions about our summer programs? E-mail us at edinfo@detroitopera.org
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