What They're Saying

"I wanted to write to thank you and the Northern Virginia Opera Guild for offering the children of AHC's low-income communities free and reduced tickets to your children's performances each year. The children love the shows and exposing them to good theater encourages an appreciation for art and music that we hope will benifit them throughout their lives. The parents who attend as chaperones for the children also enjoy the performances, and they appreciate the opportunity to give a valuable but affordable experience to their children."
-Jennifer, Affordable Housing Corporation, Inc.

"We really enjoyed the show! The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is one of my personally favorite stories. I felt the show was able to pick up on all the major points of the book, and yet keep it short enough for younger children's attention. The costuming was fun and the props easily understood. I really enjoyed the music and was amazed at how few people were producing it! I hope we will get to see another performance soon!"
-Linda, a Girl Scout Troop Leader

"Dear Opera, It was fun seeing the opera. I liked the characters and the lights. Please have more operas soon."
-Danielle, 6 years old

"Thank you so much for getting a sponsor for the opera tickets for our students. They just love it. This was probably one of the few opportunities for them to see a live opera."
-Judy, An Alexandria City Teacher

"Thank you so very much for the 20 tickets that were donated by the Opera Guild on behalf of our foster children and their foster parents for the opera, Nightingale. The feedback that I have received has been very positive."
-Leslie, a Foster Home Coordinator

"It was really fun at the opera and funny because when the ladys were singing and screaming and laughing too. I had a great time at the opera and thanks again for the tickets."
-Mayra, an elementary school student

"On behalf of all the Shelter House families who were able to attend the Opera Theater of Northern Virginia's production of Charlotte's Web, thank you for this extraordinary opportunity. All of the Shelter House residents who attended the show had a wonderful time. Live productions such as Charlotte's Web are special for the homeless families at Shelter House in many ways. First, in going to see the production as a group, our families get to spend quality time with one another, something they rarely have the chance to do. The families were also able to see a live performance, an opportunity many of the families may not have had before. Finally, the children were able to see a live interpretation of a book that many of them have read in school, reinforcing this timeless story's life lessons. Again, thank you so much for providing this very unique and important cultural opportunity to the homeless community in Fairfax County."
-Jamie, A Shelter House, Inc. Volunteer Coordinator