Olmsted Performing Arts' mission is to instruct, develop, and advance acting, music, and dance skills, to edify and positively affect all individuals involved in our organization, and to motivate staff, students, and volunteers to work at their best ability. We seek to serve the community with quality and affordable entertainment and to create a safe environment. Our practices are designed to build character, build confidence, build relationships, and encourage creative expression. Our goal is to operate a successful organization without compromising our values.
Open Gym
Our philosophy with Open Gym is easy – Let kids be kids. Open Gym is a safe and FUN place for your children to practice their gymnastics skills in a supervised environment. Call in advance to pre-pay for your child’s spot or feel free to walk-in. Non-OPA students are welcome.
Cost is $5/child.
Wednesday 5:30 p.m. (not open to children under age 3)
Thursday 10:00 a.m. (for children ages 1-6)
**Parent participation required for children under age 3**
Saturday 12:00 p.m. (not open to children under age 3)
OPA Seeking Administrative Professionals
Olmsted Performing Arts, a performing arts center specializing in educating students in art forms such as dance, music, fine art, theatre, and gymnastics located in Olmsted Falls, Ohio, is seeking two part-time administrative professionals.
The ideal candidates will possess leadership experience in an office setting, will be extremely organized, and will have the ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Experience in Microsoft Office and Google Documents is highly desired.
The positions are available immediately. To be considered for an interview, please email HQ [at] olmstedperformingarts [dot] com with your résumé, cover letter, and two professional references.
OPA Prom
June 7th · June 8th
OPA's first annual prom is the summer! For kids going into 9th grade through graduating seniors, this prom will be on June 7th. OPA will also host an adult prom for ages 18+ on June 8th. Unfortunately, due to lack of ticket sales, OPA Prom is now only $20 but does not include pictures or dinner. It includes dancing all night with decorations and an after prom!
Peter Pan Audition Prep Class
May 23rd · 6:00–9:00 PM · $60
Prepare with a mock audition with the directors and producers of Peter Pan. You will receive constructive criticism and learn essentials of auditioning.
OPA 10th Anniversary Fundraiser
July 13th
7:00 PM
$15 adults (7+, $20 at the door)
$10 children (6 and under, $15 at the door)
OPA is a non-profit organization and, we need your help to keep providing the high level of instruction and programs. We will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary with dinner, live music, karaoke, silent auction, games, face painting and more!
If you would like to donate an item to the silent auction or volunteer with planning of the event please contact the office at 440-235-6722 or email Jessica Cameron.
OPA Casting
Olmsted Performing Arts is now offering agency services for those who are interested in a career in television, film or commercials.
If you are interested in this exciting career opportunity, please contact Angela Boehm at (440) 235-6722 or angela.boehm@olmstedperformingarts.com for an appointment to be represented by OPA Casting.
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Contact Us
General Inquiries
HQ@olmstedperformingarts.com
Ticket Inquiries
boxoffice@olmstedperformingarts.com
Phone
(440) 235-6722
Auditions, Classes, Rehearsals, Shows and Events*
Olmsted Performing Arts Center (OPAC)
6941 Columbia Road, Olmsted Falls, Ohio, 44138 [map it]
*unless otherwise listed
Charlotte's Web
Youth Theater · July 19-21
Determined to save Wilbur, the extraordinary spider, Charlotte, begins her campaign with the "miracle" of her web in which she writes, "Some pig." It's the beginning of a victorious campaign which ultimately ends with the now-safe Wilbur doing what is most important to Charlotte.
Tickets are on sale now!
Peter Pan
Main Stage · August 9-11 & 16-18
First produced on Broadway with Mary Martin, this is one of the world's most celebrated musicals. Here is all the charm of J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, the children Wendy, Michael and John, pirates and Indians, embellished with show-stopping songs, "Never Never Land", "I Won't Grow Up" and "I'm Flying".
Auditions
Auditions for Peter Pan will be held on Saturday, May 25th. Sign-ups for individual audition slots are now open.
Olmsted Performing Arts welcomes donations of all values. Your support is critical to our ability to the mission of providing high-quality, family-friendly arts opportunities in Northeast Ohio. Click below to submit a secure tax-deductible online donation to OPA through PayPal.
