Special Opportunity at Opera in the Heights

George B. Geary Student Outreach Initiative

Through a generous grant from George B. Geary, the Opera in the Heights is able to fund free student and chaperone opera tickets for groups of 15-50, plus bus, for their upcoming production of La Bohème. The funding is available for groups from middle school through college. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. in Lambert Hall, 1703 Heights Boulevard, Houston 77008

La Boheme by Giacomo Puccini (sung in Italian with English surtitles)
Friday, March 26; Saturday, March 27;
Thursday, April 1; Friday, April 2; Saturday, April 3;
Thursday, April 8; Friday, April 9; and Saturday, April 10

There are two ways to participate in the initiative:
1. Group Offer: Groups of a minimum size of 15 and a maximum size of 50 may reserve seats for Thursday or Friday night performances. Since a limited number of these group reservations may be accommodated, they will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. For details on how to apply, contact Dr. Ellen Harrison, Volunteer Outreach Coordinator, (leaellen@swbell.net; 713-862-4081)

2. Individual Student Ticket Offer: Individual students in grades 9 through college may book tickets for 2-6 persons for Thursday, Friday, or Saturday evening at a cost of $10 per ticket. Since a limited number of these group reservations may be accommodated, reservations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. Individual tickets may be booked either by calling the Opera in the Heights Box Office at 713-861-5303 or by going online at www.operaintheheights.org. Specify student status to receive $10 tickets.