If you have never been to an Opelika High Theatre Society production, you have missed a real treat!  The first performance of this season is "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown", and it opens September 11 at 7:00 p.m. in the Opelika Center for the Performing Arts.  Other performance dates are Sept. 13 at 7:00 p.m., Sept. 14 at 3:00 p.m., and September 16, 17 and 18 all at 7:00 p.m.  It is always amazing to watch high school students perform at such a professional level.  Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for students, and be assured that you have paid a lot more for a lot less entertainment!

Theatre (which includes technical aspects as well as set production) is only one of the many art education offerings at the high school.  With two visual art teachers, two choral/showchoir teachers, two band directors, one video production/multi-media teacher, and one theatre teacher, there are many options for students to pursue.

Arts education begins far earlier.  While many systems have had to cut arts education programs, Opelika continues to support and fund these programs from high school all the way down to Pre-K.  Our system employs full time art and music teachers for our elementary schools which allows all elementary students to receive art and music instruction each week.  This continues into middle school where students have the opportunity to participate in band, visual arts and choir or showchoir.

Opelika City Schools have always been dedicated to supporting the arts and providing our students with experiences in the arts that will enrich and enhance their education.  Much of this would not be possible without the support we receive from the City of Opelika.  We are thankful to be a part of a community that values the arts and works hard to support arts programs.  We are proud to partner with the Arts Association of East Alabama in the Kennedy Center Partners in Education program.  This partnership began in 1996 is one of only three in the state of Alabama.

Make plans this year to attend performances by the Opelika High Theatre Society, the high school and middle school showchoirs and bands.  Your life will be enriched, and you will be glad you attended!