OPERA WESTERN RESERVE AWARDED GRANT FROM THE SENATOR MAURICE & FLORENCE LIPSCHER CHARITABLE FUND
Press Release
YOUNGSTOWN, OH (September 7, 2023): Opera Western Reserve (OWR) has received $6,000 from The Senator Maurice & Florence Lipscher Charitable Fund of PNC Charitable Trusts in support of OWR’s educational outreach program. OWR plans to present a mini mainstage production of Carmen for children from local schools on the morning of November 17. OWR will also engage the it’s Emerging Artists through educational outreach in the community throughout the 2023 / 2024 season.
The mission of Opera Western reserve is to produce and present opera performances of the highest quality to audiences in northeast Ohio and western Pennsylvania. To provide a performance platform for professional artists from northeast Ohio and western Pennsylvania. To take a leadership role in artist training, arts education and audience development, including children and young adults. To foster partnerships with other arts and culture organizations in northeast Ohio and western Pennsylvania.
For its main stage production this season, Opera Western Reserve presents George Bizet’s opera Carmen. The opera tells the story of a hopeless soldier, Don José, who is seduced by Carmen, a fiery performer at a nightclub. Abandoning his childhood sweetheart and turning his back on his military career, the opera follows José in his pursuit of Carmen’s attention. Carmen will be presented live on November 17, 2023 at the DeYor Performing Arts Center.