Based on Rusalka by Antonín DvořákMusic Adapted and Arranged by Jeffrey Sykes

Original Libretto and Stage Direction by Diane Garton EdieMusical Direction by Clinton Smith

You are cordially invited to Join in the FUN!When you bring an Opera for the Young performance of Rusalka to your school, you’re helping build a life-long appreciation for the arts in your students.Our professional cast is available to entertain and inform, right in your school’s gym. Everyone takes part in this interactive educational event. Weeks ahead of the show, you’ll receive a teaching packet containing:

• A Tutorial CD and Cast Recording, as well as• Online access to Teaching & Student Preparation Materials* *Spanish supplement now available!

This will supply your music teacher with everything needed to prepare 16 students to perform on stage with our professional artists. We also encourage all students to learn the music and sing from their seats.

The performance takes place right in your schoo1-no bus transportation needed!

Early Bird Special!Reserve by May 15 for Fall 2017 Tour -OR-Reserve by October 15 for Spring 2018 Tour

and secure a rate of $790.The actual cost of each show is over $1,800.

After the above dates, rates rise to $850.

Package Deals!Purchase one of our package deals and you can

SAVE OVER 10%

OFTY IS A 501(c)3 CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONSupport comes from community and family foundations; federal, state, and local government entities; corporations; small businesses; guilds; associations; and generous individuals. With school fees covering about 40% of the actual cost, it is necessary for OFTY to get more help from the community. Want to learn how you can help keep us on the road? Call us at 608.277.9560! THANK YOU!

Thank you for your interest in Opera for the Young’s Rusalka: A Mermaid’s Tale. Please print and email/fax this form to request your show today!

Prefer to submit your request online? Follow this link to use our digital form!

https://goo.gl/forms/9WCNIehsgJZQByYL2

CALENDAR INSTRUCTIONS...

• Please use calendar to cross off dates that do not work due to testing, inservice, etc.*

• To secure the Early Bird Special**, please send in your booking request by May 15th for Fall 2017 and October 15th for Spring 2018

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QUESTIONS? Call OFTY at 608.277.9560 or use the email below!

LEARN MORE AT OUR WEBSITE:www.ofty.org

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EMAIL: booking@ofty.org FAX: 608.277.9570MAIL: 6441 Enterprise Lane Suite 207, Madison, WI 53719

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Rusalka Sign up my school for:

In-school performance(s) at $790 Early Bird**/$850 $450 due with reservation; Balance due following show

Package Deal for $1,400 - SAVE OVER 10%!!!

One in-school performance and class chats OR

One in-school performance and one public performance

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*Performance Date is selected by OFTY staff and is based on touring logistics and your school’s availability

**Early Bird Special is $790! Reserve by May 15th for Fall 2017 and by October 15 for Spring 2018. After the above dates, the rate rises to $850.

Opera for the Young’s adaptation of Rusalka moves the setting from forest glen to coral reef, where Rusalka yearns to become human because she’s in love with the Prince. Rusalka’s father, the Sea King, warns her about people, but the mermaid goes to the Sea Witch for a magic spell. Rusalka exchanges her fish tail for legs at a price: she won’t be understood by humans (except for the audience). This proves to be a challenging barrier for the Prince who, after bringing Rusalka to his castle, is pursued by a Foreign Princess (the Sea Witch in disguise).

Complications abound, aided and untangled by Creatures of the Reef, portrayed by sixteen of your students.

Understanding and accepting difference is a powerful subject highlighted in a tale of magical romance, loss, and the redemptive power of love set to the gorgeous music by Dvořák.

Learn more at : www.ofty.org