Where Young Performers Find Their Voice
Youth Musical Theatre Training – Ages 5-24 – Chilliwack, BC
25+
Years of Productions
Ages 5-24
All Performers Welcome
Non-Profit
Inclusive by Design
5,500+
Community Members Reached
Our Programs
Find the Right Fit for Your Performer
From first steps on stage to professional productions, every program is taught in a nurturing inclusive environment
Ages 5-12
Junior Program:
Build confidence and foundational performance skills in a fun encouraging space
Musical Theatre
Singing
Dance
Acting
Ages 11-14
Intermediate Program:
Develop stronger vocal and performance technique while collaborating on a smal scale production each season
Stage Production
Vocal Training
Choreography
Acting
Ages 13-24
Senior Program:
Advanced Professional quality training for dedicated performers culminating in at least one of our annual Mainstage productions
Mainstage
Advanced Vocals
Direction
Acting
Spring Term Program (Ages 13-19):
After the show concludes in January. Mainstage comes once a week on Mondays 4:00-6:00pm for skill-building. Students not in Mainstage are welcome to enroll in this term’s class.
Summer Camps - Ages 6-12:
Our summer camps are designed to allow young performers an involved, imaginative place to grow and learn without the pressure of a final product. Our world is demanding more and more perfection from our youth and we strive to create a summer camp that is about the freedom to explore, create beautifully and messily as a way of learning to work through road blocks, discover new skills and ideas. Campers will be supported through group creation and collaboration with a focus on fostering autonomy and personal skills of self reflection. Join us for a week of singing, dancing, music, games, puppets, imagination and play.
On Stage
Upcoming Events
Destination Broadway
2026
ON SALE NOW
Destination Broadway
November 7th, 2026, 6:30 pm
HUB Theatre
Presented by
CSOPA
Venue
HUB Theatre
Price:
$25 – All Seats
Date and Time:
November 7, 2026 – 6:30 pm
Join CSOPA’s MainStage cast for their annual fundraising gala, Destination Broadway!
Come bid on an amazing collection of gift baskets and prizes and experience a joyful variety entertainment show while you’re there! The Chilliwack School Of Performing Arts is a non-profit youth theatre school in downtown Chilliwack. They rely on the generosity of the community to continue to offer theatre education and amazing programs. Destination Broadway is a student directed and performed fundraising variety show featuring numbers from musicals, dances, scenes, and more!
Seussical
2027
Coming soon
Seussical
January 14th-17th, 2027
Chilliwack Cultural Centre
Seussical is a whimsical, family-friendly musical that blends many of Dr. Seuss’s most famous books—primarily Horton Hears a Who!, Horton Hatches the Egg, and Gertrude McFuzz—into a single fantastical story. Guided by The Cat in the Hat, the plot follows Horton the Elephant as he tries to protect a microscopic city of Whos on a speck of dust while also guarding an abandoned bird egg.
Ticket information: TBD
2026-2027 Class Roster
| Class Name | Program Level | Age Range | Day | Time | Registration | Class Details | Instructor/Director | Stage-Manager |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jumpstart 1 | Junior Programs | 5-6 | Mondays | 3:30-4:30 | Register Now | JumpStart is a games-based exploration of musical theatre. Learn More | Natasha Pernell | N/A |
| Jumpstart 2 | Junior Programs | 6-7 | Mondays | 4:30-5:30 | Register Now | Jumpstart 2 gives an enhanced games-based exploration of musical theatre and storytelling. Learn More | Natasha Pernell | N/A |
| Junior Stage | Junior Programs | 8-11 | Mondays | 6:00-8:00 | Register Now | The Junior Stage Program will produce a theatrical production to be showcased at the Annual Spring Festival in April. Learn More | Natasha Pernell | TBD |
| Junior Devised | Junior Programs | 8-11 | Tuesdays | 3:30-6:00 | Register Now | For the young performer that has something to say and longs to create their own show. Learn More | Phay Moores | Aren Doherty |
| Intermediate Stage | Intermediate Programs | 11-14 | Tuesdays | 6:15-8:30 | Register Now | The Intermediate Stage Performance Program is a performance-based class for students aged 11-14. Learn More | Shawna Lawson | Maya Ferris |
| Intermediate Devised | Intermediate Programs | 11-13 | Wednesdays | 6:15-8:30 | Register Now | For the creative and curious performer with a love for theatre and stories. Learn More | Natasha Pernell | TBD |
| Senior Devised | Senior Programs | 14-19 | Wednesdays | 6:15-9:00 | Register Now | For our collaborative and creative teen writers. Learn More | Natasha Pernell | Ray Mcneil |
| The First Act | Junior Programs | 8-12 | Wednesdays | 3:30-5:00 | Register Now | The goal of The First Act class is to introduce students to the world of performance. Learn More | Rory Paddon | TBD |
| Off-Broadway | Junior Programs | 8-12 | Wednesdays | 5:15-6:45 | Register Now | The Off Broadway class is designed to introduce students into the world of performance through musical theatre. Learn More | Rory Paddon | TBD |
| Intermediate Musical | Intermediate Programs | 11-13 | Thursdays | 3:30-7:00 | Register Now | The Intermediate Musical Theatre Program is a performance-based class for students aged 11-13.Learn More | August (director) Alexandra (vocal Director) | Joclyn Dyck |
| Senior Musical | Senior Programs | 14-19 | Thursdays | 3:30-7:00 | Register Now | The Senior Musical Theatre program is a performance-based class for students aged 14-19. Learn More | Ray Mcneil (director) Alexandra (Vocal Director) | TBD |
| Senior Stage | Senior Programs | 15-24 | Fridays | 4:00-6:00 | Register Now | CSOPA’s first adult inclusive class, Senior Stage, is designed to meet the needs of those students who want to explore design opportunities and show building, as well as those wanting to try something new. Learn More | Cam Mckerchar | Mason Scott |
| Junior Musical | Junior Programs | 8-11 | Fridays | A: 3:30-5:30 B: 5:45-7:45 | Register Now | The Junior Musical Theatre Program builds on the foundation established in JumpStart to a complete musical theatre production to be showcased at the Annual Spring Festival in May. Learn More | Alexandra Baird | Rory Paddon |
Mainstage Program
| Day | Time | Place | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays | 4pm-8pm | CSOPA | Vocals |
| Fridays | 4pm-8pm | Cultural Centre | Choreography |
| Saturdays | 10am-6pm | CSOPA | Staging |
Junior Mainstage Program
| Day | Time | Place | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays | 4pm-6pm | CSOPA | Vocals |
| Fridays | 4pm-6pm | Cultural Centre | Choreography |
| Saturdays | 10am-2pm | CSOPA | Staging |
SUPPORT THE ARTS
You Can Help Keep the Stage Alive for Every Young Performer
CSOPA is a registered charity. Your donation helps to fund student activities, production costs, and program accessibility–so no young performer is turned away.
Official tax receipts can be issued automatically at your request. Registered Canadian Charity
WHO ARE WE?
The Chilliwack School of Performing Arts is a non-profit, youth theatre arts studio offering training and performance opportunities in theatre and musical theatre for ages 5-24.
Incorporated officially in June 2001, the Chilliwack School of Performing Arts—Or CSOPA (Soap-Ah) as it’s more commonly known—has been showcasing the incredible artistic talents of Fraser Valley youth on the stage for over 25 years! Our goal has always been to bring quality arts education and arts opportunities to students regardless of background, orientation, ability, or identity, and help every student find their voice. CSOPA is a registered charity, and relies on the incredible support of the community to keep our doors open to all.