SHREK Rehearsal Journal #3

RUN-THROUGH DAY!!! … and by run-through, I mean stumble through. I don’t know if I’m remembering incorrectly but I’m almost 100% sure for past first run-throughs, we stopped a lot more times than we did today. We started with our daily warm-up and by warm-up I mean boot camp. Here is what an example of … Read more

SHREK Rehearsal Journal #2

27 December 2013 First day back from our three day break and, as much as I loved spending time with the family and having time to relax, I started to get bored. So first of all let me wish everybody a Merry Christmas and I hope you all had great holidays. Today we had a … Read more

SHREK Rehearsal Journal #1

For a little insight on what we do here at CSOPA as we head into Mainstage production month, Princess Fiona (Brittany Clough) will be sharing her views on the process.  The blog will be updated after each rehearsal, starting on December 23rd and ending after final dress rehearsal on January 14th.  Enjoy!   23 December … Read more

Mainstage Musical Theatre Program presents: SHREK The Musical!

The Chilliwack School of Performing Arts is proud to present Shrek: The Musical Music by Jeanine Tesori, Book & Lyrics by David Lindsay-Abaire.  Based on the DreamWorks Animation Motion Picture and the book by William Steig. Chilliwack, BC – Shrek The Musical, based on the Oscar® winning DreamWorks film that started it all, brings the … Read more

2013 Spring Festival Tickets on sale now!

Tickets for the 2013 Annual Spring Festival are on sale now! You can purchase by calling or emailing the office 604-792-9469 / csopa.office@gmail.com Purchase is also available online via our website — located under “EVENTS” on the top menu bar or by following this link  

Bring ANNIE Home!

ANNIE Silent Auction is now online! Select set pieces and props from the show can be found via the following link: www.32auctions.com/csopaannie And you can view additional photos of the auction items here: https://csopa.ca/annie-silent-auction-items   Support us by taking home a piece of this fantastic show!

rehearsal journal #12

January 9th 2013 So, today we had our first audience and we didn’t do nearly as terribly as I feared we would. Actually in my opinion, we did very well. The schedule for the evening was as it will be for the rest of the run. 5:30 – 6:00 putting on mics 6:00 – 6:30 … Read more

rehearsal journal #11

January 8th 2013 Countdown to first audience: t-minus 1 day Oh man, we have our first audience tomorrow and I am very excited but also really quite nervous. This show will be the first time I will have the opportunity to speak lines on the big stage. What I mean by that is that this is the … Read more