The mission of the Jefferson Performing Arts Society is to nurture the performing arts and enrich the cultural and economic vitality of Jefferson Parish and the Gulf South through the production of a diverse range of quality programs, arts education, and professional management of performing arts venues, including Teatro Wego! in Westwego and Jefferson Performing Arts Center in Metairie. Jefferson Performing Arts Society was founded in 1978 by Dennis Assaf, who remains as the Artistic Director as we enter our 45th season. Visit www.jpas.org for audition, ticket, venue rental, and community partnership information.