This semi-staged touring production celebrates the life and work of Langston Hughes—poet, innovator of jazz poetry, and Harlem Renaissance leader from Joplin, Missouri. Students will explore one of America’s most influential literary voices and experience how music can emerge from poetry. To support classroom learning, teachers receive curricular resources aligned with state and national standards.
Available Dates:
March 16–April 2, 2026
Length: 60 minutes total
Available for grades 6-12. Recommended for class sizes of no more than 25. For more information, email education@kcopera.org.
Registration will open August 1.
Planning your workshop
$295 per experience.
- Access to performance space at least 30 minutes prior to performance for setup and 30 minutes after performance for teardown.
- Access to an electrical outlet for the keyboard.
Registration will open August 1.
Groups with individuals requiring accommodations are encouraged to reach out to education@kcopera.org.
Emily Bridges, Manager of School Programs
(816) 802-6053
ebridges@kcopera.org
Neal Long, Director of Learning
(816) 802-6054
nlong@kcopera.org
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