Opera is alive and well at Shorter University! Students have the opportunity to perform in fully staged productions in both the fall and spring semesters.

Shorter Opera Theatre performs a mixture of opera scenes, chamber operas, one-act works, operettas, and full-length operas. When appropriate, the operas are performed in their original language, and feature the use of Supertitles. Selection of the operas is made to showcase student singers and to expose them to the breadth of operatic literature from early music to contemporary, and from verismo opera to operetta.

In addition to leading roles at the undergraduate level and first-class vocal training from the Shorter voice faculty, the opera program includes a class Opera Preparation course. 

See past Shorter University Opera Seasons

2012-2013 Season

Ticket sales are managed through the Shorter University Box Office (with the exception of the R.O.M.E. Concert Series). For tickets contact:

Shorter University Box Office
315 Shorter Avenue
Rome, GA 30165

Phone: (706) 233-7288 or (800) 868-6980, ext. 7288
E-mail: boxoffice@shorter.edu

Occasional changes in dates for arts events may occur. Visit this page for the latest schedule. All events are on the main Shorter University campus, located at 315 Shorter Avenue, Rome, Georgia, unless otherwise indicated.

*Winter Opera: Opera and Musical Theatre Scenes
Callaway Theatre—Tickets Required
January 11-12, 2013, 7:30 PM

Shorter Opera Theatre will be presenting a fully produced collection of scenes from various operas, operettas, and musicals. This event will showcase some of the finest scenes from the stage, from the serious to the comical and everything in between. Scenes in foreign languages will be enhanced by the use of supertitles. 

*Spring Production: The Secret Garden
Rome City Auditorium—Tickets required
March 1-2, 2013, 7:30 PM

Shorter Opera Theatre and Shorter Theatre Department are joining forces to bring you The Secret Garden, with music by Lucy Simon, and lyrics and book by Marsha Norman.  The Secret Garden was nominated for a Tony award for Best Musical when it premiered on Broadway in 1991.  A hidden garden is discovered by a young girl named Mary Lennox. Mary has come from India, orphaned, spoiled, sickly, and determined that she will not like living with her uncle, Archibald Craven, who is grieving the loss of his wife. Upon discovering the garden, all experience a great transformation.  This beautiful story of love and hope is ideal for children and adults, and will be performed with full orchestra.  

See Video from past performances

Orpheus in the Underworld/ Shorter College Opera Workshop
Orpheus in the Underworld/ Final/Shorter Opera Workshop
Shorter College Opera Workshop/ Bastien and Bastienne

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