<![CDATA[Low public appreciation and accessibility to opera, combined with limited production capacity in local art communities, pose significant challenges to cultural preservation and development. This community service research aims to introduce and develop innovative community-based opera through collaboration with Teater Prabu, in order to enhance art appreciation, empower local talents, and strengthen cultural identity. The method employed is a participatory communication approach (Participatory Communication for Development) implemented through three intensive workshops: opera vocals and stage acting (W1), local fusion music arrangement (W2), and stage design and visual technology (W3). Data were collected using pre-tests and post-tests administered to 25 participants and subsequently analyzed using a Paired Sample T-Test to examine the significance of skill enhancement. The results indicate a statistically significant improvement across all skill aspects: opera vocal technique (Pre: M=28, Post: M=76, t=-15.82, p<0.001), stage acting (Pre: M=32, Post: M=78, t=-14.65, p<0.001), and fusion music arrangement (Pre: M=25, Post: M=72, t=-16.23, p<0.001). This program produced one original, IPR-certified local opera, increased community participation (100%), and achieved high art appreciation (with 88 respondents, or 37.6%, reporting being "very satisfied" with the artistic and audio dimensions). The participatory communication model applied through the "W3 Paradox" concept (Workshops 1, 2, and 3) proved effective in empowering the arts community, democratizing opera, and strengthening societal cultural bonds.]]>
