Access Opera
Access Opera: Guild Open Rehearsals for Students enables local students and educators to experience extraordinary performances live at the Metropolitan Opera House. Each season, the program offers 12-15 final dress rehearsals to school groups, including five dedicated student-only final dress rehearsals, providing attendees with the unique opportunity to watch the final run-through rehearsal before opening night at the Met.
School groups wishing to take advantage of this exciting opportunity should contact us for details about program registration, which includes:
- Final Dress Rehearsal Tickets: Participation is based on a sliding scale, depending on school type and number of tickets requested. Complete the form on this page to request tickets, which will be confirmed via email. Title I schools will receive complimentary access to final dress rehearsals for a limited number of students; additional tickets can be made available. Please note that we may limit ticket requests per opera to accommodate additional school groups.
- Curricular Resources: Teachers will receive a digital Educator Guide and available online resources—including audio tracks and illustrated synopses—for each production they plan to attend.
- Professional Development: Educators have the option to participate in one or more complementary, half-day workshops offering strategies for connecting elements of opera (e.g., music, theatre, movement, visual design) with other subject areas. These sessions are designed to interest both the seasoned opera lover and the teacher new to opera.
- Discount Tickets: Schools who participate in Access Opera receive special educator discounts to select evening performances at the Metropolitan Opera, subject to availability.
Registration for the 2025-26 season of Access Opera is now open. You can read the “2025-26 Season Overview” and “2025-26 Season Chart” to learn more about our offerings for the upcoming season.
Access Opera: Guild Open Rehearsals for Students is made possible by Stephen E. and Evalyn E. Milman.
Additional generous funding from The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation, Dalio Philanthropies, The Halff Windham Foundation, Jim and Rebecca Neary, Michael Spolan, and The Robert and Jane Toll Foundation.
This program is also supported by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
