Electronic Field Trip to Kentucky Opera Outline

Introduction
Welcome to Kentucky Opera
History of Kentucky Opera
A brief history of opera and descriptions of artistic styles
Producing an Opera
How an opera is selected
Auditions
Meet the composer: Carlisle Floyd
Sets, costumes, lighting, and make-up
Careers in the Opera
Rehearsals
Singers working with the orchestra
Last minute changes
Opening Night

L-R: Josette Miles, first hand in the costume department; Anne Monell, field trip host; Karen Rivera, costume co-ordinator; Aaron Hutchings, KET producer/director, running camera; Gary Pahler, audio; and Dustin Price, production assistant; tape a segment of the field trip.