Oconee Performing Arts Society | OPAS
Oconee Performing Arts Society
4980 Carey Station Road, Suite A
Greensboro, GA 30642
Welcome to the heart of Lake Oconee’s live arts scene. The Oconee Performing Arts Society (OPAS) is a nonprofit arts organization devoted to bringing high quality performing arts to the Lake Country region. Since its founding in 2007, OPAS has enriched local life through performances, education, and community connection.
Mission & Vision
OPAS is driven by a simple but powerful mission: to entertain, enrich, and educate our regional community with compelling, accessible performing arts experiences. From classical to contemporary, Broadway to chamber, OPAS seeks to engage residents and visitors alike by creating moments of shared wonder, inspiration, and cultural pride.
History & Reach
Founded by the late Roman Terleckyj (formerly of the Washington National Opera and Kennedy Center) and local arts advocates, OPAS filled a cultural gap around Lake Oconee and beyond.
Over the years, OPAS has produced performances across Lake Country, at venues including Greensboro’s Festival Hall, The Plaza Arts Center in Eatonton, waterfront sites around Lake Oconee, and other regional venues.
Today, OPAS is well known for presenting live music, theatre, dance, opera, and family programming that connects people with the joy of performance.
What OPAS Offers
World-Class Performances
Each season, OPAS presents a curated lineup of nationally and internationally acclaimed artists. The recent 17th season featured a spectacular opener, Broadway Sings for OPAS, uniting Broadway voices, a full OPAS Philharmonic, and dynamic productions.
OPAS also launched a new “OPAS Unplugged” series: intimate afternoon concerts in local churches to bring classical chamber music into a fresh, accessible format.
Arts Education & Outreach
Education lies at the heart of OPAS. Through masterclasses, youth chorus, scholarships, and in-school programming, OPAS serves rural students who might otherwise miss exposure to live arts. In recent years, hundreds of students in Greene and Putnam counties participated in OPAS arts events.
These initiatives deepen appreciation for arts and cultivate tomorrow’s performers, audiences, and creative citizens.
Community & Seasonal Events
Beyond mainstage productions, OPAS hosts signature community events like Rhythm & Brews Festival, Soirée en Blanc & Noir, and summer community concerts. These gatherings foster connection and bring people together under the spell of music, theatre, and celebration.
Why OPAS Matters
In the Lake Oconee region, OPAS fills a cultural and social role like no other. It brings world-class performing arts to a rural community, making high quality performances accessible without the need to travel to major cities.
Audience reviews consistently praise the talent, dedication, and unforgettable experiences OPAS delivers:
“The performers are incredibly talented and the productions are always top-notch.”
“OPAS never fails to deliver exceptional performances.”
“I have been a loyal customer … each experience has been nothing short of mesmerizing.”
These voices echo across community forums, social media, and local press. OPAS continues to build strong support through members, sponsors, and volunteers who share belief in the power of the arts.
Join, Support, or Attend
Membership, sponsorship, and donations drive OPAS. Members enjoy early ticket access, behind-the-scenes insights, and invitations to special events. Sponsorships underwrite programming that keeps tickets affordable and outreach thriving.
Attending an OPAS event, even once, helps sustain the vision. Whether you come for Broadway, chamber music, youth chorus, or community festival, your presence affirms the value of arts in everyday life.
Let OPAS surprise you. Let it stir your heart. Let it be a source of pride for Lake Oconee and beyond.
