For each opera, Toledo Opera and community partners co-create a unique suite of companion programming in order to engage the community. These free or low-cost programs enhance our productions by giving you more in-depth knowledge of the themes and values of our stories – highlighting the contemporary relevance of these timeless stories to the Toledo community.
Enhance your opera experience with our free Audience Guides - designed to provide thoughtful context and accessible insights into each Toledo Opera production. These guides offer background on the story, historical setting, recommended listening, and musical themes - helping you engage more deeply with the performance. Whether you're new to opera or returning for another season, our Audience Guides are the perfect companion for curious minds.
The Elixir of Love Audience Guide
Toledo Opera and WGTE Public Media present “Opera Out of the Box,” a monthly podcast/broadcast series that unpacks opera piece by piece. “Opera Out of the Box” aims to demystify the genre of opera, as well as to provide information about Toledo Opera’s mainstage productions, educational programming, community engagement programs, Resident Artist program, and much more. Hosted by WGTE Public Media’s Radio Station Manager, Brad Cresswell, each episode features experts in both Toledo Opera and opera overall.
Toledo Opera presents a free Pre-Opera Talk one hour before each opera in the Grand Lobby of the Valentine Theatre. Local scholars provide historical context and insight and are available to take questions after the talk.
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