Aud to host children's Opera in Ozarks this weekend

The Auditorium in Eureka Springs will host the Opera in the Ozarks' opera outreach program, "When Toys Talk," Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16. The performances will begin at 7:30 p.m., Friday, 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., Saturday.

"When Toys Talk" is an adaptation of Ravels' "L'Enfant et les Sortileges." The short, delightful production imitates the life of a typical young boy who gets into trouble with his mother for not following the rules and is sent to his room to reflect on his bad behavior. The boy throws a temper tantrum that leads into the imaginative story.

On Sunday, June 24 at 3 p.m., Opera on the Ozarks will host Family Day. Parents and children can arrive at 2:30 p.m., tour the campus and dress up like opera characters.

"When Toys Talk," is free for children and $10 for adults. Tickets can be purchased from Opera in the Ozarks by visiting Opera.org or calling 479-253-8595.

A special bargain for those staying overnight in Eureka Springs, is that these performances are $5, just ask for a voucher from your lodging host.