Reimagining Opera for Kids is a non-profit community arts and education organization based in Bloomington, Indiana. Since 2007, ROK has commissioned and sourced a unique repertoire of opera designed for young audiences. Our goals are to introduce children and youth to opera through free or accessibly subsidized performances and curriculum guides, and to give musicians the opportunity to hone and share their performance skills through community engagement.
A special performance in collaboration with the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra was held on April 3rd and 5th, 2025. The children's version of Hansel and Gretel was performed for the community of Bloomington at the Monroe County Public Library and was directed by Ansley Valentine. Olivia Newcomb portrayed the role of Hansel & Gretel's mother.