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.
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]
Beat winter boredom at an OPA Dance Party on Friday, February 17th! Get all the details here!
Join the most talented young people from around northeast Ohio as they compete in OPA's Got Talent on March 9th! Registration ends March 1st, so get all the details and secure your spot today!
Congratulations 2012 Summer Sizzle Dance Company
We're so glad to welcome our 2012 Summer Sizzle Dance Company. Hop over to the Dance Company homepage to see the full roster.
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
Email
HQ@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
Important Announcements
The Jungle Book Kids
Youth Stage · April 20-21, 2012
The jungle is jumpin' with jazz in this exciting Disney classic! Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louie and the gang as they swing their way through madcap adventures and thwart the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan.
Congratulations to the cast of The Jungle Book Kids! Click here to see the whole list!
To Be Announced
Youth Stage · July 27-28, 2012
Auditions for actors in grades 1–9 will be held on Saturday, April 28th. Online audition sign-ups will open on March 28th.
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 Sunday, May 13th. Online audition sign-ups will open on April 13th.
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.
