FAMILY DAY at the Opera House

Sarasota Youth Opera Family Day – A Free Fun-Filled Introduction to Opera!

Saturday August 23 2025 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Sarasota Opera House | 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota FL 34236
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION – No Tickets Required

Discover the magic of opera with your whole family at Sarasota Youth Opera’s annual 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 on-stage 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
* Hands-on makeup and costume demos
* Creative crafts and prop-making activities
* Photo booth on stage – download your photos after the event!
* Free ice cream and food truck fare available throughout the event
* 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