Olmsted Performing Arts

We’ve seen many shows in many local venues both professional and amateur. We recently saw a show here because my daughter’s friend was in it and it was one of the worst I’ve ever seen. It was horribly miscast. Some of the ensemble seemed much stronger than the leads.
The venue is nice and the seats comfortable but from what I’ve heard OPA will have limited use of the main stage now that a church bought the venue.
I have many suggestions for local amateur theater including many of the community theaters, Beck Center, Chagrin Falls Performing Arts Academy or if you want to see almost professional theater go to Baldwin Wallace.
To be clear my review is not of the classes offered there or of their dance company. This is a review of their theater production.

I am very impressed with Olmsted Performing Arts! There is something special for all age groups. The performances are always a lot of fun. You can see how much the actors really enjoy what they do on stage. I look forward to having a really good time at OPA’s upcoming performances and other events such as craft shows, Taste of Italy, etc. I would highly recommend a night at OPA as a real positive family activity!

We have attended just two shows here. Both were excellent, and fun to watch. The talent has been very good, and I’m curious to see how many performers make it to «the big stage».
The venue is amazing. Beautiful location and facility. I highly recommend for a nice night out, at a reasonable price. The shows are usually appropriate for any age. I almost wish I still had young kids at home — this would become a tradition.
We discovered this place through Groupon. I’m glad we tried it!

We personally love OPA! We have attended many performances there and have thoroughly enjoyed them. The acting, singing, choreography, props and scenery, as well as the playwriting have been very good. We think you receive great value for the money invested in your ticket– a nice, comfortable theater, good sound quality, clean and good quality entertainment. OPA even at times offers tickets as a Groupon, making your entertainment dollar go even further! We have completely enjoyed every performance we have seen there and would highly recommend OPA!

I feel that OPA as an organization is top-​notch. The caliber of the shows that are produced there are by far some of the best in Northeast Ohio. They offer performance opportunities as well as training in all aspects of the arts. I believe there is a great deal of professionalism (with a great amount of fun) in each and every production and class. The artistic director and staff care deeply about each student and it is a safe, positive, and encouraging environment for all.
The facility is beautiful, the staff are so kind and helpful, and the training can’t be beat. However, the best thing about this place is the way you can you almost palpably feel the excitement and growth from each classroom and production. This is absolutely a place where students grow as performers and as people. I have seen remarkable changes in many students who immerse themselves in any of OPA’s fine programs. I could not recommend OPA more highly.

What a place… and where to start. The staff is amazing, the programs offered seem endless and well rounded for any age child or adult for that matter! This company started out small years ago and has built the kind of program and success that only comes from hard work and true dedication. I am talking about dedication to their programs.
The facility is absolutely beautiful and is such a GREAT venue to watch any kind of performance. If you want to add a little fun and character into your kids lives don;t pass on the opportunity to enroll them into a OPA program… you WILL NOT be disapointed!