The Michigan Opera Theatre Children’s Chorus (MOTCC) has announced it will present a one-act opera online as part of Michigan Opera Theatre’s (MOT) new “MOT Learns at Home” educational program, within its “MOT at Home” digital campaign.

The Chorus will present Cary John Franklin’s “The Very Last Green Thing,” on May 22.

In a press statement MOTCC Director Suzanne Mallare Acton said, “While we are disappointed we are not able to perform live at the Fisher Theatre, we are thrilled to work together on something never done before at Michigan Opera Theatre and few places elsewhere. During social distancing, we are glad to continue to provide musical education to our students and give them hope during these trying times.”

The opera, which was originally set to be performed on April 25, will be about 30 minutes long and will consist of more than 400 video submissions by 44 participants. Leading up to the performance, MOTCC leaders will provide behind-the-scenes glimpses of students and parents as they assist in creating the digital opera while social distancing.

The videos will be presented via MOT’s Facebook and Twitter channels as part of “MOT at Home,” as well as its webpage.