Goodson Chapel – Recital Hall
3:15PM

This family-friendly project is the U.S. premiere of a new children’s opera, Back into the World, commissioned as an educational opera intended for young audiences by the English Touring Opera. This playful, interactive and participatory piece is about “going back out into the world” after the COVID-19 shutdown. It celebrates themes of friendship, teamwork, diversity and nature, and touches on challenges related to understanding and coping with emotions surrounding missing friends, increased anxiety, disruptions to learning and isolation. Families and children of all ages are welcome to come explore the magical land of Exie and help save the day by making music with us!

Suggested Show Rating: G

This production contains one popping noise of confetti in the finale number.

Type of Project

In-person performance/presentation

Approximate Run Time

30 minutes

COLLABORATORS

Creative Leadership & Production

Julian Baldwin, director
Campbell Mason, assistant director
Noah Wagar, music director
Dina Spyropoulos, piano
Dasia-Marie Mitchell, sound technician, stage manager
MiKayla Hatfield, social media, marketing

Cast

Carly Baron, Lexi
Sophie Dove, Nexy
Matt Rogers, Texy
Rachel Balbi, Wee-Why-One
Logan Casto, Wee-Why-Two
Emanuel Singletary, Everywhere
Serenity Flores, Happy-O-Meter, chorus
Bailey Kinsella, chorus

Faculty Mentor

Ella Marchment