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CORVALLIS, Ore. - The Oregon State University Opera workshop will perform Louis Aubert's opera "The Blue Forest" at 7:30 p.m. May 13 and 14 on the OSU campus in Corvallis.

Composed at the turn of the 20^th Century during a golden age of artistic symbolism, "The Blue Forest" is a whimsical fairytale opera set to a libretto by Jacques Cheneviere, who drew inspiration from the fairy tales of Charles Perrault. The three-act opera includes material from the popular tales "Little Red Riding Hood," "Hop-o'-my-Thumb," and "Sleeping Beauty."

Marc Callahan, a visiting assistant professor at OSU and a world-traveling opera performer/director is directing the production. "The Blue Forest" also features video and sound production by OSU music instructor Mike Gamble and extensive artwork from OSU art instructor Andrew Myers.

Marrying art and science, the cross-disciplinary production also draws from the body of scientific and technological knowledge and abilities at OSU. From the use of the brilliant blue pigment created by OSU chemist Mas Subramian and his research team, to "forest creations" by Sara Robinson, assistant professor in the OSU College of Forestry, a scientific approach is present throughout this multimedia-rich production.

"The Blue Forest" is the first major performing arts production to use the OSU's new Learning Innovation Center, a $65 million 130,000-square foot multi-disciplinary building designed for students from all academic areas at OSU.

The performance will be held in a classroom in the round, Room 100, in the LInC building, 165 S.W. Sackett Place, Corvallis.

General admission tickets are $10 advance or $12 at the door. Advance tickets are available online at http://www.tickettomato.com. OSU students free with valid ID. Corvallis Arts for All discounts apply. For accommodations relating to a disability, call 541-737-4671.