STUDENT & EDUCATOR TICKETS
Educators and students can book tickets at a reduced price up to two weeks before the show. Rush tickets are also available 90 minutes before curtain. 2 tickets per educator/student ID available for mainstage productions only. Some restrictions apply.

STUDENT DRESS REHEARSAL
Groups of students and their teachers are invited to attend final dress rehearsals at the Kauffman Center where they will be enthralled by the music and drama of the opera. Teachers receive access to curricular resources to ensure students acquire tools to unlock opera’s potential.

OPERA UNLOCKED
Opera Unlocked is our new comprehensive in-school educational initiative focusing on students in grades 3-12. Prioritizing social-emotional learning and curricular alignment, a host of grade-specific interactive programs are available to area schools.

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS
Community Conversations uses opera to discover our shared humanity, on and off the stage. We invite the culturally curious to explore the “here and now” implications of our productions in a series of events featuring live music and stimulating conversation. No prior opera knowledge needed!

OPERA DIVES DEEP (FORMERLY AT EASE WITH OPERA)
This free lecture series provides audiences with fresh insights from regional scholars and industry professionals to enrich appreciation and understanding of the operas in our season. Both established opera goers and curious newcomers alike are sure to make discoveries.

PRE-OPERA TALKS
Do you have tickets to see an opera at the Kauffman Center? Come one hour early  to learn about the who, what, where, when, and why of the production you’re about to see.

For more information about any of these programs, contact
education@kcopera.org.

Visit kcopera.org/programs to view our entire menu of programs, learn more, and register.