The Penguin Project of OCT

08/13/2026

🐧CALLING ALL PENGUINS🐧

It’s time to sign up for the 2026-2027 Penguin Project production of Dare to Dream!

We have one more interest meeting this Sunday at 2:30. You can also message us with any questions!

There is no cost to participate!

📝SIGN UP HERE:

Artists: Age 8 and up

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSea4fT6ZosLAbBIBHY4CvYW3yswT4VcBzqwWD8vuHwxVBQdBw/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Mentors: Age 8 and up

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08/10/2026

🎭 Help OCT Reboot!

An unexpected electrical issue brought some unexpected expenses our way. If OCT has brought a little magic into your life, we’d love your help keeping the stage lights shining. ❤️

Every gift makes a difference!

Can’t donate? Sharing this post helps too!

08/10/2026

🎭✨️Looking for Saturday plans for food?! Try by giving back over lunch or dinner at Butcher Paper BBQ !

Join the Opelika Community Theatre on Saturday, August 15th all day. Enjoy a delicious meal and your visit will help provide your local community theatre with the support we need after our recent electrical crisis!

Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch, taking a break from back-to-school shopping, or enjoying an easy dinner with family and friends, it’s a simple way to make a difference!

📅 Saturday, August 15th
🕚 ALL DAY
📍 Butcher Paper BBQ
🚗 Dine-in or Take-out

Thank you for helping support us and our mission. We hope to see you there. Can't make it? Consider making a donation in support instead!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/44750297-1359-4ee7-8a7e-7615995c4b8d

08/07/2026

Congratulations Taylor! One of our original mentors was awarded a scholarship by The Penguin Project Foundation. She is an amazing mentor and we are so proud of her!

08/06/2026

We are so proud of our mentors!

The Opelika Character Council proudly honors the student mentors of the Opelika Community Theatre Penguin Project as the Citizens of Excellent Character for Loyalty. Recognized at the June 16th City Council Meeting by Mayor Eddie Smith and Councilman George Allen, these dedicated students include Walter Green, Reagan Stokes, Taylor Simpkins, Kyleriah Briskey, McKensley Ford, Lauryn Benton, Silvia Marchetti, Magnolia Underwood, and Kaylee King.

Balancing their own busy schedules, these young mentors have sacrificed their personal time to support, encourage, and empower artists with special needs. Through their unwavering patience and compassion during rehearsals and performances, they have fostered an environment of true belonging and success.

The impact these students have made is visible in every smile they helped create, every fear they helped overcome, and every child whose confidence grew because someone believed in them. Thank you to these inspiring young mentors for proving that true leadership is about lifting others up, and that some of the greatest acts of loyalty come from young hearts willing to make a difference.

08/06/2026

The Penguin Project uses theater as a way to empower children and young adults with disabilities. https://opelikaobserver.com/2026/06/30/penguin-project-theater-calls-for-new-mentors-and-artists/

08/06/2026

Opelika Community Theatre was awarded a chapter of the Penguin Project in 2023. The Penguin project is a program where special needs individuals (“artists”) are placed with peer mentors to put on a theater production. Mentors work side by side with the artists through every rehearsal and performance. They build friendships, community, learn leadership and problem solving skills, and most importantly, have fun! This is a wonderful program and such an asset to our community. It is amazing to watch the progress of these kids and adults as they learn to act, sing, and dance!

After productions of Annie Jr in 2024 and Raise Your Voice in 2026, we are excited to present Dare to Dream in 2027! Registration is open for artists, mentors, and volunteers! There is no cost to participate. Come check us out!

We would love to see you at one of our interest meetings listed below! If you have any questions, please send us a message. We want to hear from you!! 💫

08/06/2026

CONTRIBUTED BY OCT OPELIKA — The Opelika Community Theatre (OCT) is proud to announce a dynamic, multi-part fundraising campaign in support of its Penguin Project Troupe and Players — an inspiring program that provides performing arts opportunities for individuals with developmental, neurologica...