Education tour 2026

Opera Saratoga is excited to bringlive Opera to your neighborhood schools, museums, libraries, and other performance venues in March 2026! Stay tuned for announcements related to this production by signing up for our newsletter here.

 
 

STONE SOUP

Music by Joe Illick

Libretto by Mark Campbell

March 2 - 27, 2026

STONE SOUP pairs composer Joe Illick and librettist Mark Campbell for an operatic retelling of the classic European folk tale. Their reimagining will transport audiences to Blessing, Texas for a rocking-chair view of the comings and goings at Max’s General store. From the opera’s opening notes representing a young girl’s stomach rumblings, through the whimsically collaborative creation of the title meal, to its uplifting ending, Stone Soup imparts a timeless message: we all have something to contribute and sharing makes things better for everyone. 

STONE SOUP was commissioned by Fort Worth Opera by arrangement with The Barbara Hogenson Agency, Inc. STONE SOUP is 35 minutes long and sung in English.

Recommended for Grades K-6

Early Bird Discount of $650 ends September 30th.

Regular cost to districts: $700 

Our 2023 production of THE SELFISH GIANT was seen at UPH and other locations this summer during our Festival Season.

What is Opera Saratoga’s Education Program?

Each year, Opera Saratoga tours an Opera production to more than fifty public and private schools throughout the greater Capital and lower Adirondack regions of NY. The performances feature charismatic professional artists who love to share their joy of music and theater through the opera, as well as through question and answer sessions where students have the opportunity to meet the artists and learn about the music and what it takes to put on a performance.

In a world where the default forms of entertainment for children are primarily television, video games, and the Internet, Opera Saratoga’s In-School Opera program provides youth with an all-too-rare opportunity to experience the visceral thrill of the live performing arts, up close and personal!

Opera Saratoga's touring program includes a professionally staged opera performance in your school, along with a post-performance discussion between the artists and your students.

You may be eligible for reimbursement for some or all of the program cost through your regional BOCES office, or with assistance from your PTA or other fundraising organizations.

Thank you to our 2024 sponsors:

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