Laura Norman Tyson/Oklahoma Performing Arts

In this episode, Tim sits down with the Artistic and Executive Director of Oklahoma Performing Arts, Laura Norman Tyson. For nearly thirty years, Oklahoma Performing Arts in Broken Arrow has been quietly revolutionizing arts education in the Tulsa area. Under the leadership of Tyson, OPA has trained generations of performers who've gone on to earn scholarships across the country and build professional careers in the arts. But here's what makes OPA different. They're not just teaching dance steps and vocal techniques. They're using a proven youth development method to build structure, leadership, and character in every student that walks through their doors. We're talking with our guests to discover how a non-competitive approach to performing arts is creating the next generation of Oklahoma theatre artists, and why she believes the arts are essential to developing leaders, not just performers.You can reach Oklahoma Performing Arts at [email protected] or 918-376-5267.opan2art.orgWe hope you enjoy the episode. If so, please leave us a rating and/or a review, and share it with people you know. We appreciate you taking time to listen.If you would like to help support our efforts to spotlight Oklahoma theatre, just check out our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/OklahomaOnStageYou can also donate to our GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/support-oklahoma-onstage-theatre-podcastThank you for your support!