ILLUSTRATION BY FRANCISCO X. MORA
A Busy Bee: The Story of Bella the Honey Bee
Florentine Opera Company
April 19, 2018 @ 10am
Dawes Studio Theater
Meet Bella! She’s bright, she’s brave, and best of all she’s not afraid to try, try, try to find the job that she does best. Based on the delightful children’s story by SHARP Literacy and local artist Francisco Mora, this operatic world premiere composed by Ruben Piirainen is a collaboration between Florentine Opera Company and SHARP that celebrates the importance of teamwork, respect for others, and never giving up.
Recommended for Kindergarten to 5th grades
Running Time: 40 minutes
Subjects: Page to Stage, Music, Imagination, Literacy, Creativity, Biology
The 2017/2018 Beyond the Classroom Series for Students is made possible by the Brewers Community Foundation, Elmbrook Rotary Club, Bert L. & Patricia S. Steigleder Charitable Trust, and U.S. Bank Foundation.
SHOW SPONSORS
Carrie Gillstrom Matteson and Mary Lou Gillstrom