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Vespa- A Girl and Her Pet Wasp


  • Old Stone House 5th Avenue Brooklyn, NY, 11215 United States (map)

Performing the role of RAE

A girl and her pet wasp lead some friends on a journey into the mysterious world of insects. Their alarming and hilarious encounters cause the humans to re-evaluate their place in the natural world. Opera lovers can listen to DiNicola's complex, one-of-a-kind musical creation amoungst the insects and flowers of the Old Stone House Gardens! First-time opera listeners of all ages will find plenty to entertain them in the cast of buggy characters (and they can get out their wiggles on the playground anytime). This English-language opera is punctuated by the handmade puppet creations of Puppeteer's Cooperative.

What to Bring

Dress as your favorite Insect or Flower Bee Ready for Some Audience Participation! Bring your picnic blanket or low lawn chair

Team

A New Opera by Don DiNicola Music Director - Robert Frankenberry Conducted by Roger Zahab

Learn More

VespaOpera.org

Earlier Event: September 9
Pittsburgh Opera 2024/25 Season