Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Met Opera Engages 2,100 Kids with Starter Production

12/19/2025

41 5

Summary

Story summary

The Metropolitan Opera (the Met) hosted a dress rehearsal for nearly 2,100 schoolchildren as part of its Access Opera program.
Julie Taymor directed the production.
The 90-minute version was shortened from about 100 minutes to fit attention spans.
According to teaching artist Davor Golub, it is a "starter opera" for children.
The initiative reflects the Met's efforts to attract the next generation of opera-goers in New York City.

1 of 1

Story summary

The Metropolitan Opera (the Met) hosted a dress rehearsal for nearly 2,100 schoolchildren as part of its Access Opera program.
Julie Taymor directed the production.
The 90-minute version was shortened from about 100 minutes to fit attention spans.
According to teaching artist Davor Golub, it is a "starter opera" for children.
The initiative reflects the Met's efforts to attract the next generation of opera-goers in New York City.