Oklahoma Performing Arts

Performing Arts programs

A nonprofit arts education program for Tulsa-area youth

Oklahoma Performing Arts students learn more than how to dance, sing or perform onstage. They also develop strong problem solving, time-management, goal setting and social skills.
Our age-based curriculum allows students to develop these skills in a non-competitive environment.

OPA Programs

Allenato

Allenato, is an all-youth pre-professional performing arts company. The children receive comprehensive lessons and opportunities in the primary disciplines of the performing arts. The curriculum is formatted to mirror the structure and routine of a professional company, including expected routine lessons, rehearsals, performances, and community service.
Allenato creates five productions annually, one in each of the major disciplines along with a Holiday performance that includes the Nutcracker Suite.
Unlike traditional theater productions or competition-based dance studios that require competitive auditions, The five major performances and programs are cast with each of the Allenato students, again mirroring the expectations and format seen within a professional company. 
While the goal is training, performances and programs, the process of getting there is collaborative, encouraging children to work together to develop their performing arts skills, technical, and interpersonal skills, and also their grace, grit and tenacity.
Although Allenato is not for all students and families, it is open to those who are interested in receiving a collaborative, comprehensive performing arts education that will lead the individual to not only become a strong artist, An artist with the ability to recognize their learning, communication style, and an artist to ensure that their voice is heard and has value in a respectful, confident manner.
Allenato – creatively growing character.

LUEY
(Let Us Entertain You)

Calling all performers, aged 7 to 87! Unleash your inner star with LUEY (Let Us Entertain You), your community’s vibrant theatre program.
Imagine a welcoming space where anyone can explore the magic of theatre. At LUEY, you’ll create, develop, and be empowered alongside fellow community members.
Get ready to bring the drama (and the laughter!) to life. LUEY stages a dazzling season with three captivating plays and a heartwarming holiday musical. It’s the perfect chance to step into the spotlight or simply enjoy the show!

Coming up!

luey-auditions

“Attention, pirates! ‘Queen of the High Seas’ with LUEY at OPA has new dates! We apologize for the change and look forward to seeing you there! 

Additional Audition: Saturday 03/01 1p Oklahoma Performing Arts 718 S Elm Place Broken Arrow same parking lot as the Central Park Tag Agency 918 376 5267 for more questions or message

summer workshops

Explore something different and exciting this Summer, with 8 different workshop opportunities from beginner to experienced! Step outside your comfort zone and experience the vibrant world of Performing Arts!

Registration for Oklahoma Performing Arts Summer 2025 workshops is now open! Click on the button for more information and sign up.

Enjoy a Free Trial

Prospective students are invited to experience everything Oklahoma Performing Arts has to offer with a one-week free trial. Join OPA for in-person or virtual lessons in music, voice, acting, acrobatics and dance. During your one-week trial, try as many lessons within your age level as you like.

OPA Testimonials

“My 4-year daughter has been taking dance from OPA for about 6 months. She has learned more than I could have imagined during that time. During a recent gymnastics class at another location, her instructor commented on Avery’s poise and talent- and said it must come from her ballet instruction! The children are challenged to do more than expected and they DO! During the holidays, the students performed at various nursing homes in the area. It was so much fun to see the JOY on the faces of the residents watching the children perform. The children interact with the residents following the nursing homes and its mutually beneficial!!”

“I am now a senior in College and have an outstanding GPA, job offers, and am two months away from a bachelors degree. None of this would have been possible without Oklahoma Performing Arts. It is more than a studio it is a family. I have had so much support even when I graduated from the school. I am always in contact with the director who is constantly helping me figure out problems academically, artistically, and emotionally. While I was there I learned responsibility, maturity, and how to work as a team. There is no other place in Oklahoma where you can find all of that plus highly rated arts education. Any time I come back to Oklahome me and the other alumni always make sure we can take at least one class. They deserve as much support as anyone can give. The director is trying to make a difference in Oklahoma and with support I know she can do it.”

“I learned more about myself while attending Oklahoma Performing Arts than any other organization I was ever involved with as a kid. I developed self-confidence, leadership, a very strong work ethic, courage, strong skill in the fine arts, social skills, and most of all best friends. I learned more skills than just the several disciplines of dance. Miss. Laura was the best mentor, friend, and instructor I could have had during my childhood and part of the roughest times in my grade school life. I credit Miss. Laura and the Oklahoma Performing Arts studio for many of the accomplishments I have achieved since I have left the studio. Everything I learned from Oklahoma Performing Arts has helped me in so many more areas than the performing arts, and dance; the life skills I learned have helped me in college, academics, the work field, student organizations, and athletic teams at college.”

“We moved to the area this past year and were referred to OPA as our daughter is serious about dance. We had never done voice or acting . . . It quickly became evident that the program was very advanced and well suited for our family. It impresses me how quickly the children progress. My daughter was behind others her age, but was given the attention and instruction to catch up and thrive! It is a true testament to the fact that if you expect something out of a child, they WILL rise to meet the goals! Also, the family atmosphere made our move and integration into a new community much easier. We love it so much that our son recently started in the program.”