Education
Chicago Opera Theater offers something for everyone: In-school residencies for kids; lectures and demonstrations for adults, college students and families; online information to help you get the most out of your COT experience.
MISSION
Chicago Opera Theater is proud of the wide range of its opera audience, and continually seeks to expand and diversify its viewers and listeners across the Chicago community. We work to demystify opera and show Chicagoans how opera is a unique art form that reflects an expression of our everyday lives and helps us understand ourselves and the world around us.
PROGRAMS & OFFERINGS
Students & Teachers: Opera for All
In-school residencies with elementary students and teachers and an after school apprenticeship for high school students with After School Matters
Adults: Opera Insights
Lectures, demonstrations, opera focus events and season sneak peeks for adults and college students
Events: Opera Everywhere
Calendar of all education programs and outreach events for adults, college students, kids and families
New to COT?: Opera COT Style
What to expect, what to wear, what to do and what to know
Resource Center: Opera 24/7
Recommended reading, listening and online resources
