Guild Opera Company School Programs

Guild Opera Company School Programs offers four interactive school operas for elementary school children: Little Red Riding Hood, Wade in the Water, Estrella, and Alice in Wonderland. Each show is 35 to 45 minutes long, and students participate through singing and acting.

Programs

• Little Red Riding Hood — elementary school children · Interactive school show; 35 to 45 minutes long; performed directly at schools or a preferred venue; students participate through singing and acting.
• Wade in the Water — elementary school children · Interactive school show; 35 to 45 minutes long; performed directly at schools or a preferred venue; students participate through singing and acting.
• Estrella — elementary school children · Interactive school show; 35 to 45 minutes long; performed directly at schools or a preferred venue; students participate through singing and acting.
• Alice in Wonderland — elementary school children · Interactive school show; 35 to 45 minutes long; performed directly at schools or a preferred venue; students participate through singing and acting.

At a glance

• General schedule: School Programs: four child-appropriate operas for elementary school children; shows are 35 to 45 minutes long and performed directly at schools or a preferred venue.

About the provider

Since 1949, Guild Opera Company has introduced more than four million children to opera and the vocal arts. The School Programs Director is Kimberly Poli. The company presents its programs in school and community settings and serves all five of the LA County Supervisory Districts.

The school shows are interactive where students participate through singing and acting.

What families say

“The Guild Opera has brought culturally relevant, literacy driven presentations, workshops and professional development on opera to many LAUSD schools…they not only bring high quality singing and music instruction, but they align their content to our current reading series.” — Connie Covert, K12 Arts Programs Coordinator, LAUSD

“We believe this is a rare opportunity for our students, many of whom receive public support and could not otherwise get this type of cultural enrichment.” — Paul C. Loesch, Principal, Downey Unified School District

“The program offers a rich vocal music and language arts experience to children….many elements presented: dynamics and demonstration of vocal techniques, vocabulary of opera, second-language exposure and practice, and engaging participation by all.” — Dr. Paula Nelson, Administrator, Educational Services, Glendale USD

Last updated October 6, 2026.