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Children’s Operas

With considerable experience in educational outreach, Michael Borowitz has created several children’s programs based on existing compositions by known composers.

beanstalkJack and the Beanstalk

Music by Gilbert and Sullivan with a new libretto by Michael Borowitz
Length: 30 minutes

Cast

  • Jack – Tenor, High Baritone or Mezzo (as a pants role)
  • Mama Rose – Soprano or Mezzo
  • Old Man/Blunderbore, the Giant – Baritone or Bass-Baritone
  • Waterlily, the singing Golden Harp – Soprano
  • Hen (who lays Golden Eggs) – Soprano or Mezzo
  • Milky-White, the cow – Mute

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Music by Messager with a new libretto by Michael Borowitz
Length: 30 minutes

Cast

  • Goldilocks – Soprano
  • Papa Bear – Baritone or Bass
  • Mama Bear – Mezzo
  • Junior Bear – Tenor or Baritone