May 15, 2025
The Magic Flute
by Opera for the Young
Theatre, All Ages
- Music by W.A. Mozart
- German libretto to Die Zauberflote by Emanuel Schikaneder
- Music adapted by Jeffrey Sykes
- Original libretto by Diane Garton Edie
The Moon Planet’s Queen of the Night commands her warrior, Princess Pamina to conquer Sarastro King of the Sun Planet. Pamina hears voices from afar – Sarastro’s Council of Wisdom is calling to her – they explain that the Queen is evil and they invite the Princess to join them. Just as Pamina is flying away, Prince Tamino arrives – only to be chased by a Dragon)! Luckily, a 3-headed Lady chases off the Dragon. The Queen’s bird catcher, Papageno, takes credit for the victory. …So begins a tale of humor, courage, conflict, love and forgiveness.
About Opera for the Young: Opera for the Young® brings live, professional opera to elementary school audiences with annual Fall and Spring tours. Students appear onstage in chorus and cameo roles, performing for their peers right alongside OFTY’s professional artists. All productions are fully staged, sung in English and adapted especially for kids. Opera for the Young® keeps school performances affordable through its own fundraising efforts. We are able to offer our programming at 40% of the actual cost through the generous support of individuals, corporations, foundations and government funding.
