We have loads of fun opera-related activities for you this year prior to and during the Princeton Festival including a very cool Opera Bootcamp. Mark your calendars and join us! *Thursday, May 29 at 6:30pm at Lawrence Library Headquarters - Music That Tells a Story: Opera 101 Spend a relaxed evening exploring your voice from the basics of producing a supported tone to learning your voice type and more with Princeton University Professor Rochelle Ellis and OperaDelaware company artist Emily Margevitch! FREE with registration (link below) *Tuesday, June 3 at 7pm, Princeton Public Library - Artists' Roundtable Putting together an opera is a fascinating process! For anyone interested in learning more about the behind-the-scenes activity of an opera as extensive as "Tosca", this roundtable discussion is for you. Join Rossen Milanov, director Eve Summer, and "Tosca" cast members as they dig into making an opera. FREE to attend *Tuesday, June 10 at 3pm, Morven Museum & Garden - Music That Tells a Story: Opera Bootcamp Spend time learning vocal basics, learning about "Tosca" with Dr. Rochelle Ellis, try acting improv activities, embark on a backstage tour, and much more! Bring a picnic basket for dinner and stay for the open dress rehearsal of the opera. Immersive exploration, food, music -- what a perfect way to get "in shape" for our weekend of performance! FREE with registration (link below) *Sunday, June 15 at 2:15pm, Stockton Education Center - Exploring Tosca Join Chair of the Department of Performance Studies at Westminster Choir College Margaret Cusack and "Tosca" Stage Director Eve Summer for an in-depth look at the Princeton Festival's production. Learn about the plot, what to watch and listen for onstage, and hear special commentary from the director! FREE to attend Register for some or all of these community activities here - click on the link and choose! https://princetonsymphony.org/calendar Many thanks to The Princeton Festival Guild for their support! (fb)

Join us on Thursday, 5/29 at 6:30pm at Lawrence Library Headquarters for a fun workshop!! (fb)