
The Garden of Alice
*We are now in waitlist mode - please fill in the form and if your school can be added one of our team members will reach out. We will process wait list requests in the order they are received. For immediate assistance contact Ashley Daniel Foot at Vancouver Opera - afoot@vancouveropera.ca. As we prepare for another exciting season, I’m delighted to share a special opportunity for your students to experience opera in a new and immersive way. This spring, we are thrilled to present The Garden of Alice, an enchanting adaptation inspired by Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. This unique production will be hosted in our own performance spaces, offering your students the full magic of an operatic experience, complete with captivating visuals, a live orchestra, and unforgettable storytelling. Step into a world of imagination and wonder with Vancouver Opera's production of The Garden of Alice, composed by celebrated Canadian composer Elizabeth Raum. This two-act opera, performed by our Yulanda M. Faris Young Artists, reimagines Lewis Carroll's beloved Alice in Wonderland through a surreal and whimsical musical lens. Premiered in 1985, The Garden of Alice is a delightful exploration of identity and creativity. With its enchanting score and fantastical characters, this opera offers an unforgettable experience for students of all ages, blending storytelling, music, and the magic of live performance.
Performance Details:
Dates: March 10-14, 2025
Time: Educators can use the Booking Form to select their preferred performance time, though availability is not guaranteed. We are now in waitlist mode - please fill in the form and if your school can be added one of our team members will reach out.
Location: Martha Lou Henley Rehearsal Hall, 1955 McLean Drive, Vancouver, BC V5N 3J7. Conveniently located within a 10-minute walk from Commercial-Broadway Station, the street also offers ample space to accommodate school buses. This is a very limited opportunity, so time is of the essence.
Cost: $20 per student (minimum group size of 20) or a lump sum of $800 for up to 120 students
Runtime: 50 minute opera performance, followed by a 15 minute Q&A
Each performance will take place in our rehearsal hall, providing an intimate and immersive experience for your students. The Martha Lou Henley Rehearsal Hall is a unique venue where Vancouver Opera prepares all its productions, offering your students an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience. Our Yulanda M. Faris Young Artists:
Heidi Duncan, soprano
Simran Claire, mezzo-soprano
Danlie Rae Acebuque, baritone
Lyndon Ladeur, tenor
Derek Stanyer, pianist
Tayte Mitchell, director
These talented individuals will bring the enchanting characters of The Garden of Alice to life, making this performance an unforgettable experience for your students. This performance promises to:
Inspire a love for music and the arts.
Spark conversations about creativity, imagination, and self-discovery.
Provide a unique educational opportunity to engage with live opera.
We invite you and your students to join us for this extraordinary journey into Wonderland. Book now to secure your spot and experience the magic of opera firsthand! We look forward to welcoming you and your students to this enchanting production. Let’s create memories that will inspire their imaginations for years to come!