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LET'S MAKE AN OPERA! YOUTH PROGRAM

Young performers in period costumes promoting a youth opera workshop.

July 6 -19th, 2026 at Idaho Fine Arts Academy

 Gemma Arts is partnering with the Idaho Fine Arts Academy to bring a 2-week workshop where young people CREATE AN OPERA!

We provide the music and training, the young people provide creative ideas and take part in set, costume building, and, of course, SINGING (don't worry it'll be in English!)

This program provides exposure to nearly all aspects of theatre, applicable to interests in performance, design, or behind-the-scenes.

Participants will take basic courses in acting, singing, set building, costuming & makeup with the opportunity to focus on areas of interest under the mentorship of top professionals in the performing arts. 

FOR GRADES 4-12

DAILY SCHEDULE beginning on June 6th: 9am to 4pm (1-hour lunch break)

PUBLIC PERFORMANCE: Saturday, JULY 18th at IFAA Black Box Theater

FINAL EVALUATION & DEBRIEF: Sunday, JULY 19th


** SCHOLARSHIPS available (please contact Jason Detwiler, jason@gemmarts.com)** 

Modern Idaho Fine Arts Academy building with glass and metal facade.

IDAHO FINE ARTS ACADEMY

Empty red seats facing a stage in a theater.

JULY 18TH performance takes place at IFAA Black Box Theater

Registration

Young performers in period costumes promoting a youth opera workshop.

Tuition ($650)

Tuition ($650)

Tuition ($650)

REGISTRATION LINK

Waitlist

Tuition ($650)

Tuition ($650)

Form LINK

directors/faculty/staff

Michele Detwiler: Program Director/Faculty (Voice)

Amanda Woods: Costume & Makeup Director/Faculty (Makeup/Costuming)

BrieAnne Welch Prestwich: Co-Director/Faculty (Voice)

BrieAnne Welch Prestwich: Co-Director/Faculty (Voice)

Amanda Woods: Costume & Makeup Director/Faculty (Makeup/Costuming)

BrieAnne Welch Prestwich: Co-Director/Faculty (Voice)

Cindy C. Oxberry: Stage Director/ Faculty (Acting)

Amanda Woods: Costume & Makeup Director/Faculty (Makeup/Costuming)

Amanda Woods: Costume & Makeup Director/Faculty (Makeup/Costuming)

Amanda Woods: Costume & Makeup Director/Faculty (Makeup/Costuming)

Amanda Woods: Costume & Makeup Director/Faculty (Makeup/Costuming)

Amanda Woods: Costume & Makeup Director/Faculty (Makeup/Costuming)

James Haycock: Technical Co-Director/Faculty (Set Design/Build)

James Haycock: Technical Co-Director/Faculty (Set Design/Build)

James Haycock: Technical Co-Director/Faculty (Set Design/Build)

Jason Detwiler: Program Asst/Adjunct Faculty (Voice)

James Haycock: Technical Co-Director/Faculty (Set Design/Build)

James Haycock: Technical Co-Director/Faculty (Set Design/Build)

Let's Make an Opera! FLYER

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