Jun 19 Friday
All the village maidens are besotted with Reginald Bunthorne, a brooding “aesthetic” poet who claims to suffer exquisitely for his art. There’s just one problem: it’s all an act. Bunthorne doesn’t even like poetry–he just likes the attention. The only woman immune to his charms is the sweet, simple milkmaid Patience, who believes love must be completely selfless.
Complicating matters further, Patience is in love with her childhood friend Archibald Grosvenor, who is a true poet and, unfortunately, far too perfect to be married (at least in Patience’s eyes). Meanwhile, the serious and decidedly not poetic Heavy Dragoon Guards, once engaged to the swooning village maidens, find themselves suddenly abandoned in favor of flowery verse, languid poses, and a whole lot of aesthetic angst.
Patience is one of Gilbert & Sullivan’s most successful operettas. It’s a rollicking satire that gleefully pits the straight-laced ideals of the Victorian era against the passions and indulgences of the 1870s Aesthetic Movement. With sparkling wit, infectious music, and plenty of absurdity, Patience proves that taking oneself too seriously is always a recipe for trouble.
Opera Theater Camp is known as one of the best intensive arts experiences in the state. Cimarron Opera offers the opportunity for youth aged 8-18 to take part in this 3-week camp that provides vocal instruction, dance and acting basics, audition preparation, plus a lot of friendship, teamwork and fun! The camp then concludes with fully staged performances of an operetta for family and friends to enjoy.
Learn more at https://www.cimarronopera.org/opera-theater-camp
Jun 22 Monday
Calling all young explorers! At the Oklahoma Museum of Natural History, summer means one thing: exploration and discovery! Each week‑long, three‑hour session of Summer Explorers is led by experienced museum educators and features unique scientific themes packed with hands‑on activities, experiments, and plenty of opportunities to discover something new.
Camps are segmented by theme, week and age group, with separate sessions for ages 6 – 8 and 9 – 12. Each weekly session is $150 and early registration is encouraged to avoid waitlists.
Jun 29 Monday
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Jul 27 Monday