After a major facelift, the Sellers Performing Arts Center in south Oklahoma City is almost ready to raise the curtain again. Oklahoma City Parks says crews are in the home stretch at the Sellers Community Center, with classes, auditions and community productions slated to return soon.
Our Building Maintenance Team is putting finishing touches on the renovated Sellers Performing Arts Center! Classes, auditions, and productions are right around the corner and we cannot wait! 🎭💚
— OKC Parks (@OKCParks) April 2, 2026
In an update shared by OKC Parks, the department said its building maintenance team is “putting finishing touches on the renovated Sellers Performing Arts Center.” The post added that classes, auditions and productions are “right around the corner,” a clear signal that the lights will be coming back on soon.
Where The Stage Sits
The Sellers Performing Arts Center operates inside the Sellers Community Center at 8301 S Villa Avenue in south Oklahoma City, according to the City of Oklahoma City recreation centers listing. The space has long served youth programming and community events, and the renovation is geared toward restoring a municipal stage for local performers who might not otherwise have access to a full theater setup.
City Leaders And Arts Staff Weigh In
Local coverage has framed the Sellers project as part of a broader push to keep city-run performance spaces alive amid tight municipal budgets. As reported by News9, the city has been renovating the theater at Sellers to ensure more opportunities for classes and small productions across the system, a strategy that treats neighborhood stages as essential infrastructure rather than extras.
Programming, Classes And Auditions
According to OKC Parks, classes, auditions and productions will ramp back up as the renovated space comes online. The department directs residents to the City of Oklahoma City’s performing arts listings for schedules and registration details. The city’s performing arts page lays out seasonal classes and produced shows and is the main place to watch for new Sellers programming to drop. For direct questions, OKC Parks can be reached at [email protected].
Where This Fits In The City’s Arts Calendar
The reopening comes just ahead of a packed spring arts stretch. The 60th Festival of the Arts is set for April 23–26, bringing performances and crowds downtown. VisitOKC notes that the festival draws visual and performing artists from across the region, creating even more opportunities for municipal stages like Sellers to support community programming throughout the season.
OKC Parks is expected to share more scheduling details in the coming weeks. Residents who want early word on what is hitting the stage at Sellers should keep an eye on the department’s social channels and the city’s Parks & Recreation pages. For immediate questions or group rental inquiries, the go to contact remains [email protected].
