2026 Elixir of Love for Schools
OVERVIEW
Bookworms vs. bullies and an energy drink as the “elixir” — this Florentine Opera original adaptation reminds us that the best person to be is YOU! The Florentine presents Donizetti’s classic comedy and romance Elixir of Love with a teen-movie twist!
Music performed in the original Italian, tied together with dialogue in English.
The program runs 35 minutes, followed by a 10 minute Q&A.
Recommended for grades PreK-5th
Elixir of Love adaptation by The Florentine Opera
Music by Gaetano Donizetti
Libretto by Felice Romani
English Dialogue by Daniel Gedemer
Sung in Italian with English dialogue
Stage Directed by Jill Anna Ponasik
Fine Artist Collaborator: Taylor Leinstock
Head of Music: Aurelia Andrews
Adina Jamila Drecker-Waxman
Belcore David Drettwan
Nemorino Zach Taylor
Dulcamara Lauryn Nelson
Pianist Daniel Weber
Want to Bring Opera to Your School?
Click here to contact our Education & Community Engagement Manager at education@florentineopera.org
Our Opera in Schools tour for Elixir of Love will run January-May 2026. Available throughout Southeast Wisconsin and beyond!
This season's school tour is also made possible by the many generous donors to the Bella Notte.
With additional support from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the National Endowment for the Arts and the generosity of the Milwaukee Arts Board.