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2022 Apr.28 (Thu)

This popular program is linked to the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Opera BOX, giving kids the challenge to create a full-scale opera.
Let’s perform in an opera joining the “Chorus and Acting” workshop! The program will help participants develop their communication skills and refine their sensitivity, creating opera production with leading musicians and planners.

Application Guidelines
• Date & Ages
Mon, Aug 8–Sun, Sep 25, 2022
Elementary School–High School Students

• Venue
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan and other venues
* Caregivers of the 4th grade or younger elementary school students must pick-up/drop-off their children at the venue.

• Flyer and application guidelines
Flyer and application guidelines (PDF: only in Japanese)

• Presentation of the workshop results
The participants will appear on the stage of Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Opera BOX: L’Enfant et les Sortilèges on Sun, Sep 25.

• Maximum number of participants
Approx. 10
* Participants will be determined by lot if the number of applications exceeds the limit.

• Instructors
SHIBATA Maiku (Conductor) 
IWATA Tatsuji (Director)
INAYAMA Akiko (Associate Director)
and more

• Participation fee
2,200yen

• Application period
Thu, May 12–Fri, Jun 10, 2022 (The result will be notified in early July.)
* The application period has been extended.
* The application must be postmarked by the deadline.

• How to apply
1. Download the application form on this page and fill out the form.
2. Send the form by post to the below address with a replying Choukei #3 envelope (120 x 235 mm), with your name and address filled in and 94yen stamp attached.
3. The result notification will be sent by post to all the applicants in early July.
4. Please process the payment following the notification attached with the result only sent to the participants.

* Please note that the documents submitted will not be returned to the applicants.
* We do not answer to any inquiries on the result of drawing lots for choosing participants.
* Those who are eligible for this program can also apply for “Let’s Create Opera!—Create Props for the Opera Stage: Crafts Making.” 
(Participants will be determined by lot if the number of applications exceeds the limit.)

• Application form
Application form for “Chorus and Acting” class (PDF *only in Japanese)

• Postal address for application, contact for inquiries
Attn. “Chorus and Acting” team of “Let’s Create Opera!”
Production Section, Tokyo Bunka Kaikan
5-45 Ueno Koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8716
TEL. +81-3-3828-2111 (Weekdays 10:00-17:00)

• Other Information
* The workshop is conducted only in Japanese.
* The information has been changed as above from the initial announcement. The program is subject to change under certain circumstances from now onward as well.

• Organizers & Supporters
Organizers: Tokyo Metropolitan Government/Tokyo Bunka Kaikan operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture
Supported by: Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan
Planning & Production: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Production Section