Curricular Resources
To prepare students for their visit, Met Opera Education produces a series of Educator Guides that are distributed to teachers in the weeks leading up to each final dress rehearsal. These guides are designed to make opera accessible and enjoyable for teachers and students alike. They offer background information on each opera’s story and creation, plot synopses designed for young readers, and guided listening activities—complete with online audio examples—that bring the opera’s music to life. By approaching the opera across multiple subjects and facilitating student discussions, these guides enrich the overall experience of the final dress rehearsal and equip students to respond to the performance with familiarity and confidence.
