SAS Performing Arts creates a lively and welcoming community, with our stage featuring legendary, classic, and modern works in Dramatic Arts, Classical Music, Opera, and American Musical Theater. Through our ROLE Institute Workshops, we help young performers grow and shine in a supportive space that values creativity more than competition. This approach makes us unique and draws in cultural and theater fans. Our lineup offers something for everyone.
SAS Opera Theater
The SAS Opera Theatre features both well-known masterpieces and rarely performed works that deserve more attention. We showcase emerging artists alongside professional opera singers. Our season includes full operas, scenes from our ROLE Institutes Opera Act by Act program, events for young audiences, and solo recitals, all promising memorable experiences. SAS brings opera to the community, enriching local culture. All operas are performed in their original languages. The close setting makes the connection between music, words, and drama feel even stronger.
The annual SAS Vocal Competition is a top event for young singers. In the past six years, our talented winners have debuted with leading companies like the Paris Opera, Washington Concert Opera, La Grange Festival, Glyndebourne Opera Festival, San Francisco Opera, Sarasota Opera, Santa Fe Opera, Berlin Opera, and the Metropolitan Opera. Our judges include some of the most respected names in opera, such as Latonia Moore, KS Tichina Vaughn, Luana DeVol, Anthony Laciura, Amy Johnson, Vernon Hartmann, Deborah Surdi, and Mary Pinto.
SAS Repertory Theater
We are committed to preserving and sharing the legacy of Broadway and the Dramatic Arts. This dedication makes our festival stand out and attracts theater lovers. We aim to provide a high-quality, enriching experience you can count on.
Events like our "Sondheim Tribute Revue" highlight the talents of both new and experienced performers as they present selections from Sondheim's famous Broadway works.
SAS brings classic and modern plays, as well as American musical theater, to people who might not otherwise see live shows, helping enrich our community’s culture. Our mainstage makes theater more accessible. We want the exciting connection between music, words, and drama to feel even stronger in our close, welcoming space. We also showcase both well-known and rarely performed works that deserve more attention.
Participants from our Dramatic Arts Studio are featured in these productions, allowing them to perform and perfect their craft.