Opera Club at the AWE

Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday | 1:00-3:00 PM
Adult Wellness and Education Center (AWE)
602 N Findlay Ave, Norman, OK

Now Watching at Opera Club

January 7th & 21st – Puccini’s Turandot
A dazzling fairy-tale opera filled with riddles and high-stakes romance, featuring one of opera’s most famous arias, “Nessun dorma.”

February 4th & 18th – Lehár’s The Merry Widow
An operetta where love, money, and mischief collide in Parisian high society with just the right amount of romance and waltzes. Perfect for the month of love!

March 4th & 18th – Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro
Mozart’s witty operatic masterpiece packed with mistaken identities, social satire, and beautiful music.

April 8th & 22nd – Rossini’s The Barber of Seville
One of opera’s greatest comedies with clever schemes, disguises, and unforgettable tunes like Figaro’s “Largo al factotum.”

What is Opera Club?

Opera Club is a relaxed, welcoming way to experience some of the greatest operas ever written. Led by soprano and music educator Sarah Spurlin, each session invites participants to watch, appreciate, and discuss the opera in a low-pressure environment. No prior opera knowledge required!

Think of it like book club… but with glorious music, fabulous costumes, and the occasional dramatic death scene.

What to expect:

  • We watch a full-length production of a well-known opera, broken into two sessions for an easier, more comfortable viewing experience (no need to sit in a theater for three hours!).

  • All showings include subtitles, so you never miss a word.

  • After each section, we share short video clips from other productions, highlighting modern twists, unusual stagings, or wildly creative interpretations. (Have you ever seen a La Bohème on the moon?!)

  • Along the way, we explore the history, cultural impact, and surprising pop culture connections of each opera. You may be shocked where opera shows up.

  • Most importantly, Opera Club is built around conversation: questions, reactions, laughter, curiosity, and shared moments of awe.

Who is Opera Club for?

Opera Club is open to adults of all experience levels—from first-time opera explorers to longtime fans. No background in music or opera is necessary, and you do not need to be an AWE member to attend.

Opera Club is free to attend and is offered in partnership with the Adult Wellness and Education Center (AWE) as part of Cimarron Opera’s ongoing commitment to community engagement and arts accessibility.

Opera Club is one of the many ways Cimarron Opera works to make opera approachable, engaging, and rooted in community.

Questions? Contact Cimarron Opera at alex@cimarronopera.org.