All the bees in Bella’s hive have a job to do to keep the hive thriving, including her friends Sophia, Buzz, and Miguel. Now it’s Bella’s turn to discover how she will contribute to the hive. Where does she belong? Is she a nurse bee? A guard bee? Or maybe a cleaning bee? Join us as Bella finds her determination and discovers her place in the hive!

The production is designed for grades K-5 and has a run time of 35 minutes. Before the show, teachers will be provided with Opera Carolina’s Learning Guide focusing on curriculum priorities + SEL. Opera Carolina provides 4 actors and 1 pianist/accompanist for each production. A Q&A with the cast follows each performance and a curriculum-linked learning guide is available to further enhance the experience.

Artist Background

The educational touring company of Opera Carolina, Opera Xpress has been sharing the wonder of opera with students, teachers, and families for more than 40 years! Our group of traveling troubadours brings the experience of opera right into schools all across the Carolinas and Northern Georgia, sharing opera with more than 30,000 students and teachers each year. These 35-minute productions are designed expressly for today’s learners, helping bring the world of opera alive as an all-inclusive vehicle for learning. Performances bring to life creative sets, costumes, and stories, and are accompanied by curriculum-linked educational materials that help teachers integrate the performance into the classroom for a lasting experience.

Search Criteria

• Program Type: Performance
• Discipline: Literary, Music, STEAM, Storytelling, Theatre, Visual Arts
• Grade Level: Elementary
• Accepts bookings in Johnston County