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.
Stars & Stripes DVDs
DVDs of this year's showcase are available for $17 each ($15 plus $2 shipping and handling). Please mail a check (payable to Jim Ely) along with the show title (OPA Dance Academy's Stars and Stripes), your name, address, telephone number, and quantity to:
Jim Ely
725 Georgetown Ave
Elyria, OH 44035
Questions? 440-365-3887
The Nutcracker Auditions
Auditions for the OPA Dance Academy's production of The Nutcracker will be held on Sunday, May 20th.
Hop over to the Nutcracker landing page for all the details on auditions and rehearsals.
Enrollment for Summer OPA Music Lessons Now Open
Enrollment for the summer session of music education with OPA, including private voice lessons, group voice lessons, and piano lessons, is now open. The summer term runs the week of June 11–July 26 (no classes the week of July 4).
Get all the details and register on the Music Education page.
We're now offering Zumba, the popular, Latin-inspired dance workout, at OPA! Check out our new Zumba Fitness webpage for schedule, pricing, and upcoming OPA fitness announcements.
As part of Olmsted Performing Arts' education initiative, we are launching a new program for homeschooled students. Get all the details and register now!
For homeschool students: Character Analysis (.doc)
OPA Summer Arts Daycamps
Glee Club Performing Arts Camp
Do you have son or daughter that is a "Gleek"? Then this camp is perfect for them! Kids ages 10–14 will get to perform some of their favorite Glee mash-ups and songs along with a script while getting trained in acting, singing and dancing. [read more and register]
Beach Party Performing Arts Camp
Kids ages 5-9 will be trained in acting, singing, and dancing while enjoying some summer fun with our Beach Party camp. [read more and register]
Under the Sea Dance Camp
OPA Dance Academy's Under the Sea Dance Camp is a week full of dance exploration, games, movement challenges, and beginning ballet. [read more and register]
KidzArt A Nite at the Museum Camp
Join KidzArt this summer as we explore the forms and techniques from famous artists that hang in galleries around the world and around town. [read more and register]
OPA Dance Academy Intensives
For the intermediate and advanced dancer, daily classes will be offered in ballet and contemporary. [read more and register]
Princess Parties by Olmsted Performing Arts not quite your cup of tea? Let our talented and fun dance and theater faculty help you celebrate your child's special day in style! Acting Parties by Olmsted Performing Arts are dedicated exclusively to making your event a blast! For more information, please visit the Acting Parties by Olmsted Performing Arts page.
Did you love our Dine with Royalty event and want to bring the magic home? Let our all-star cast of princesses help you celebrate your child's special day in style! Princess Parties by Olmsted Performing Arts are dedicated exclusively to making your event magical and enchanting as only princesses and princes can make it. For more information, please visit the Princess Parties by Olmsted Performing Arts page.
E-newsletters & Downloads
Contact Us
General Inquiries
HQ@olmstedperformingarts.com
Ticket Inquiries
boxoffice@olmstedperformingarts.com
Phone
(440) 465-3355
Auditions, Classes & Rehearsals
Olmsted Community Center
8170 Mapleway Drive, Olmsted Falls, Ohio, 44138 [map it]
Shows and Events*
Journey Church
6941 Columbia Road, Olmsted Falls, Ohio, 44138 [map it]
*unless otherwise listed
2012 Dine with Royalty
Main Stage · May 11th – 19th, 2012
Join us at our royal paradise in Olmsted Falls! Treat your little princess to dinner or breakfast along with a floor show, photo opportunities and a chance to meet her favorite princesses!
Tickets for Dine with Royalty are now sold out.
Annie
Main Stage · July 27-28, 2012
Annie is a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan.
Footloose
Main Stage · August 10-11, 2012
When Ren and his mother move to a small town, Ren is prepared for the adjustment period at his new high school. What he isn't prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher. The heartfelt story that emerges celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind.
Auditions for actors in grades 9–college will be held on Saturday, May 26th. Online audition sign-ups 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.
