FAMILY DAY at the Opera House!
Saturday, August 23, 2025
12 - 2 Pm - It's FREE!
Sarasota Opera House
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION – No Tickets Required
Discover the magic of opera with your whole family at Sarasota Youth Opera’s Family Day! This exciting and interactive open house at the historic Sarasota Opera House is perfect for children, parents, and opera lovers of all ages.
From singing sessions and theatrical acting games to behind-the-scenes opera house tours, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Get up close with dazzling costumes, explore the art of stage makeup and wigs, and strike a pose at our photo booth! Guests can also win fun prizes, enjoy sweet treats and ice cream, and grab a bite from a local food truck parked outside.
What to Expect at Family Day:
Live performances by Sarasota Youth Opera singers
“Find Your Opera Voice” – a fun and interactive singing session
Engaging acting workshops and games for kids
Guided tours of the historic opera house
Demonstration by professional makeup artists
See professional costumes up close
Creative crafts and prop-making activities
Strike a pose with fun costumes and props at our photo booth
Food truck fare available throughout the event and free ice cream
Prizes, giveaways, and more!
Learn About Sarasota Youth Opera
Family Day gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the nationally recognized Sarasota Youth Opera—the most comprehensive program of its kind in the United States. Since 1984, the program has welcomed young performers ages 8–18 to participate in professional-level productions, regardless of experience or financial means.
This fall, Sarasota Youth Opera proudly presents Brundibár by Hans Krása – a powerful opera originally performed by children during World War II at the Theresienstadt concentration camp. A moving tale of resilience, courage, and friendship, Brundibár tells the story of two children who, with the help of animal friends, stand up to a wicked organ grinder in their quest to save their ailing mother.
Performance Dates:
November 8 & 9, 2025
Sarasota Opera House
Participation in this production is open to all youth ages 8–18, with no prior experience required. Auditions and rehearsals begin this fall!
Learn more and enroll: SarasotaOpera.org/Youth-Opera-Program