CSOPA Kids in Broadway Production of Wizard of Oz!

We are thrilled to be able congratulate Stefanie Fortin, an instructor with CSOPA, and 11 of our students who have been invited to be a part of the natioinal tour of The Wizard of Oz at the Prospera Center in Chilliwack, BC on the evening of Saturday, December the 11, 2010~7 pm. Our performers have been rehearsing intensively to practice for their parts as Munchkins. What an exciting opportunity for all! Tickets available through www.ticketmaster.ca.

The Exciting Build Up to Seussical~The Musical

CSOPA's Halloween Auction & Dinner Evening!

On the evening of October 30, 2010, the world of CSOPA came together for our annual fall fundraiser. It was a family event~A Halloween & Seuss Celebration! An evening of Seuss and Sneets and carving the Roast Beast! All guests in attendance enjoyed a roast 'beast' dinner.. shopping among table after table of marvelous silent and live auction items... and were entertained by many of the CSOPA students performing on our feature stage. What a fabulous night!

Fun As An Ensemble!

Being a part of the world of CSOPA allows young people to not only polish their singing, dancing and acting talents, it also allows them the opportunity to form relationships with fellow students that go beyond the acting world. Being a part of an ensemble cast lets them have the opportunity to soar with confidence in an atmosphere of fun and support!

Seussical~The Musical-The Magic is Launched!

Chilliwack School of Performing Arts has launched the exciting beginning to Seussical~The Musical...coming to the Chilliwack Cultural Centre January 13-23, 2011. Tickets are on sale now through the Centre's ticket agents at 604-391-SHOW (7469) or by logging onto their website at www.chilliwackculturalcentre.ca

Seussial is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza bringing to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in The Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and a little child with a big imagination-Jo Jo. With such musical interludes as "Oh, The Thinks You Can Think"..and "It's Possible (In McElligot's Pool) CSOPA and its huge cast of over 25 young people, begin to capture the show's spirit of imagination, as the colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant, in a story that makes you laugh and cry. Come be a part of the CSOPA magic happening in January and secure your tickets today!

CSOPA Fun!

Rehearsals are a time when CSOPA students embrace the world of singing, dancing and acting...at the same time meeting friends! We invite you to call CSOPA offices to see how you can become a part of the fun!

CSOPA Celebrates Canada Day!

Facepainted~filled smiles and thanks to our CSOPA staff and students who made our CSOPA facepainting and activity tent such a success at this year's Canada Day Celebrations at Heritage Park! What a great way to introduce our Summer and Fall programs to kids and teens! We invite you to our website at www.csopa.ca for all of the program details.

A Wish To Our CSOPA Graduates

CSOPA have incredible kids that come into our programs...and leave as impressive adults. As a school, we would like to wish all of our graduates every happiness and success. Break a leg!

In keeping with the theme of our new 2011 Main Stage Production
Seussical~The Musical-
Here is our toast to you all-

You have brains in your head.
You have feet in your shoes.
You can steer yourself
any direction you choose.
You're on your own.
And you know what you know.
And YOU are the guys (and girls!)
who'll decide where to go.

- Oh, the Places You'll Go!
© 1997 by Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P. All rights reserved.

New Home for CSOPA Stage Productions!

The home for Chilliwack School of Performing Arts' Main Stage Production- Seussical~The Musical (January 2011) is in the new Chilliwack Cultural Centre. The construction of the $22 million state-of-the-art cultural facility in the heart of downtown Chilliwack is now complete. The Centre includes an art gallery, a 500+ seat performance theatre, a 150-seat recital hall/rehearsal space/dance studio/meeting space, music instruction rooms, arts and crafts studios and related amenities. It is located on City-owned land at The Landing, adjacent to existing sports and recreation facilities and Prospera Centre. CSOPA is excited about the new opportunities in the City of Chilliwack...and excited for the future cast and crew and all who come to be a part of Seussical~The Musical! We invite you to return to CSOPA's website at www.csopa.ca for updated news on our 2011 productions.

CSOPA students spring into festival

CSOPA appreciates all the support that the Chilliwack community gives to our students! Article is from the June 4, 2010 edition of The Chilliwack Times detailing Chilliwack School of Performing Arts' Spring Showcase held June 11-13, 2010!
CSOPA students spring into festival

Show Promotion Posters

The shows that CSOPA presents are widely marketed around the community to ensure strong ticket sales.

CSOPA Spring Showcase

This year's CSOPA Spring Showcase was held June 11-13 and it featured term-ending performances by students of all ages. Junior Musical Theatre Program presented THE WIZARD OF OZ directed by Stefanie Swinnard. The average age of the performers was 7! Top photograph from performance.

Intermediate Musical Theatre Program presented 101 DALMATIONS directed by Stefanie Swinnard & Shelley Wojcik assisted by Katrina Barson. Choreography by Shelley Wojcik and musical direction by Stefanie Swinnard

Senior Performance Class presented JUVE by Campbell Smith and directed by Andrew Smith. Bottom photograph from performance. Dance Classes Presentation directed by Shelley Wojcik entertained audiences with scenes from "Officer Krupke" from West Side Story, "Anything You Can Do" from Annie Get Your Gun and many more! Introduction to Acting Class, directed by Steffi Munshaw presented scenes from "Willy Wonka," Beauty and the Beast," "Peggy the Pint-Sized Pirate," "Thumbelina" and "Alice In Wonderland."

With more performances held, the showcase was a huge success for all involved! Contact the studio of the Chilliwack School of Peforming Arts at 604-792-9469 to see how you can begin to bring the thrill of theater into your family!

Community Parades

CSOPA is always involved in our community...having fun... introducing all of our amazing programs to families! From spring parades to Christmas celebrations...Chilliwack School of Performing Arts is in the middle of the energy. We invite you to become part of the excitement of CSOPA!

Some Faces of CSOPA

Fundraising Memories!

Because CSOPA is a non-profit group..we find all kinds of fun and memorable ways to bring our community together to raise money for our students. These photographs are taken just before the launch of our Willie Wonka Gala Fundraiser!

Welcome To The World of CSOPA!

The Chilliwack School of Performing Arts is (CSOPA) is the only non profit youth theatre company in Chilliwack and was incorporated as a society in 2002. CSOPA's main focus is to provide youth, ages 3-18, with theatre training~including voice, dance and acting.

If you have any questions we invite you to contact our studio at 604-792-9469. The website address is www.csopa.ca Please check the class pages for current program information. We look so forward to seeing you at CSOPA!