Bastrop Opera House will expand into the adjacent building at 709 Spring St. (Courtesy Bastrop Opera House)
The Bastrop Opera House team will add over 5,000 square feet to its repertoire when it begins the $2.6 million Phase 1 of its two-phase expansion into the historic building adjacent to its current space.
Some context
Funded through a campaign by the opera house, as well as support from the city of Bastrop, the first phase is expected to begin by early March and end around six months later, said executive director Lisa Holcomb.
Bastrop Opera House opened in 1889. (Courtesy Bastrop County Historical Society)
“We want to create a seamless space that serves as the heart of a historic theatre district for Bastrop,” Holcomb said. “We want all of downtown to reap the benefits of having a new, exciting space where we can host music and where we can host meetings."
Expanding opportunities for performances and community engagement
A cultural gathering spot
The expansion will include dedicated space for the opera house's growing youth program. (Courtesy Bastrop Opera House)
“We have grown so much over the last few years, especially with our youth academy,” she said. “With approximately 70 kids enrolled and every session filling up, we simply don't have enough space to meet the demand.”
In their own words
“Theatre is more than just entertainment—it's about connection, education, and history,” Holcomb said. “Bastrop doesn't have a designated historic theatre district yet, but this project could change that. It's a way to honor our past while building something truly special for the future.”
