Andrew received the foundation for his theatre training at the University College of the Fraser Valley. After graduating from the Theatre Diploma Program in 1995 (Dean’s List), Andrew went on to the University of British Columbia where he received his Bachelor of Human Kinetics / Theatre Minor degree in 2000. Credits from UCFV include Leontes (The Winter’s Tale), Banquo (Macbeth) & Ferdinand (The Tempest). From UBC, Macduff (Macbeth) & Cliff (Cabaret). Professionally, Andrew has appeared in Popcorn (Sea Theatre), numerous Savage God Shakespeare readings, and most recently The Bond (Pound of Flesh), a one-act adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. Andrew lives in Vancouver with his wife, director/actor Sarah Rodgers & recently traveled to Vietnam to adopt their daughter, Poppy. Andrew works as a set dresser in the film industry, and has directed seven Mainstage productions for CSOPA — Fiddler on the Roof, Guys and Dolls, Beauty and the Beast, Once On This Island, Once Upon A Mattress, Willy Wonka and Seussical.
Shelley Wojcik has been performing on stage, singing, dancing, and acting and a member of a creative team as a choreographer, for over 15 years. She has appeared in various plays put on by the University of the Fraser Valley Theatre Department and many Chilliwack Musical Theatre productions. She most recently appeared on stage in the Chilliwack Players Guild Production of The Drowsy Chaperone.
Shelley has received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and her Theatre Arts Diploma from UFV. She has dance training in various styles including jazz, ballet, tap, contemporary and ballroom, as well as vocal training with Paula Quick and Sandra Head.
Shelley has been working as a dance instructor and choreographer for the Chilliwack School of Performing Arts and has choreographed all main stage productions for the past 7 years, the latest being Seussical. Shelley also choreographed UFV’s musical production of A Funny Thing Happened on the way to the Forum. She is currently artistic director and choreographer of Chilliwack’s new musical theatre company, Secondary Characters, which offers a musical theatre outlet for adult artists in the community.
Chris has been an actor, music director and composer for many years in Vancouver. He has worked extensively on over 30 musicals around the Lower Mainland from high schools to professional theatre. Chris has won three Ovation Awards and one CTC award for his work in musical theatre. He was recently seen in High School Musical 2 for URP, Forbidden Phoenix for the Gateway Theatre and he was Music Director for Thoroughly Modern Millie for Theatre Under the Stars last summer. We welcome Chris to the CSOPA family!
This is Stefanie’s sixth season as the Junior Program Director having completed The Jungle Book, Thumbelina, Alice in Wonderland, Wizard of Oz and The Aristocats. She has greatly enjoyed building the Junior Program over the past six years and is passionate about sharing her love for performance art with young people in our community. Stefanie is an honours graduate of both the University of the Fraser Valley Theatre Program and the Douglas College Musicianship Program. She is a classically trained singer of nearly 14 years and has received many regional and provincial awards. She worked extensively with the Chilliwack Musical Theatre Company for six seasons performing such roles as Anna (The King and I), Anita (West Side Story) and Eliza Doolittle (My Fair Lady) and she studied with the Chilliwack Academy of Music for over a decade. She also has worked backstage on numerous productions for the University of the Fraser Valley, Suor Angelica and Seven Deadly Sins for the University of Minnesota and as a “Munchkin Wrangler” for TMA New York.
When not rehearsing with CSOPA or for her own performances, Stefanie works as an Early Childhood Music Educator and runs her freelance teaching studio in Vancouver working in many preschools, elementary schools & community centres.
Steffi has a Diploma in Theatre from Douglas College, and is currently working on a BFA in Theatre from Simon Fraser University. Steffi was a student at CSOPA when she was in highschool, appearing in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dream Coat, Fiddler on the Roof, and Guys and Dolls, as well as Stage Managing Beauty and the Beast after her graduation. Since then, Steffi has performed with many different groups around the lower mainland including SFU, UFV, Douglas College, the Fraser Valley Gilbert and Sullivan Society, as well as CMT and Secondary Characters, locally. Some of Steffi’s favourite onstage credits include Jo (Little Women – Secondary Characters), Maria (West Side Story – Chilliwack Musical Theatre), and Alice (the Alice – Simon Fraser University).
Shawna began her career training in dance with the Fay Gleeson Dance Centre in Thunder Bay, Ontario, with whom she traveled and competed throughout the U.S. and Canada. After moving to Vancouver, she soon discovered that singing and acting were just as wonderful as dancing and has been immersed in musical theatre ever since! Now, a Vancouver performer, choreographer, and instructor of musical theatre and dance, she spends her time with many lower mainland schools and theatre companies.
Favorite credits include: Adelaide in Guys and Dolls (Metro Theatre), Nickie in Sweet Charity (Pipedream), Eve in The Diary of Adam and Eve (little apple equity co-op), a cheerleader in High School Musical (URP), Connie in A Chorus Line (VIVA Musica), dancing for the Famous Players Show Band, dancer and choreographer for The Yellowpoint Christmas Spectacular (Razzle Dazzle) and Swing/Assist. Choreographer for Olympic WinterSports Showcase (West Van 2010/URP). Her most exciting and challenging job is coming up next where she will learn 11 roles as the Female Swing in West Side Story (Vancouver Opera).
Honored to be able to do what she loves to do, Shawna loves passing on this joy to her students, whom always seem to respond with an exchange of inspiration!
Lisa has been singing and performing since 2 years old. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Vocal Performance from Tulsa, Oklahoma as well as completing 12 years of private voice lessons.
With a broad range of musical styles including classical, jazz, Broadway and pop, Lisa has performed as a soloist, in ensembles, choirs, musical productions & has directed a variety of children’s musicals and drama groups.
For the last 12 years Lisa has taught vocal workshops & teaches private vocal and piano lessons at her home studio. Lisa is currently living in Chilliwack with her husband and 2 sons.
AnneLise’s office experience and friendly efficient business manner keeps the school organized and running smoothly. You can often find AnneLise behind her desk greeting parents and students and running the administrative side of the school. We are grateful for all AnneLise does to keep our school running seamlessly! Due to our irregular school hours, if she is not at her desk when you have a question she will always try to answer messages, emails and calls promptly.
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