FREE EVENT - no tickets required

Geared towards children ages 5 - 11 but ALL ages are welcome!!

The story is a unique opportunity to introduce children to opera and the art of storytelling through the power of words and music.

The VA Opera presents an interactive 35-minute opera which tells the real-life story of Mariana Morillo Safa, a young girl living in Mexico City and her friendship with famed painter, Frida Kahlo. Mariana has her portrait painted by Ms. Kahlo and learns two important lessons in the process: that art can happen anywhere and how important it is to be brave even when you feel scared. 

Based on the award-winning children’s book of the same title written and illustrated by Laurence Anholt. Music by Joe Illick / Original Libretto by Mark Campbell. 

After the performance where will time for a Question and Answer period with the singers!

Click on our link for more information and a Study Guide or call Christine at: 703.385.2712 

Cultural Arts | City of Fairfax, VA (fairfaxva.gov)

This performance is supported, in part, by a grant from the City of Fairfax Commission on the Arts.