REGISTRATION FOR THE 2026-2027 SEASON WILL BE OPEN TO CURRENT STUDENTS ON MAY 18th AND TO NEW STUDENTS ON JUNE 18th
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JUMPSTART! – 5-7 YEARS
Jumpstart Year 1 | 5-6 Years old
Term 1 | $354 per term, Sept 7 – Dec 14, 2026, Mondays 3:30 – 4:30 P.M.
Term 2 | $354 per term, Feb 8 – May 10, 2027, Mondays 3:30 – 4:30 P.M.
JumpStart is a games-based exploration of musical theatre. In the Fall term students are introduced to the world of theatre in a fun, relaxed environment. In the Spring term children will explore the importance of movement & dance to tell stories on stage. This play-based program teaches students important skills for performance and for life.
JumpStart Year 2 | 6-7 years old
$711 per year, Sept 7, 2026 – May 10, 2027, Mondays 4:40 – 5:40 P.M.
Jumpstart 2 gives an enhanced games-based exploration of musical theatre and storytelling. It introduces children aged 6-7 to the world of music, theatre, and dance. The year-long program will lay the foundation for basic storytelling, music theory, singing technique, acting, and dancing principles, as well as beginner stage management and script study practices. This program prepares students for further study in the performing arts, particularly Year 1 and 2 of the Junior Theatre Program and Junior Devised. Through individual and group participation, students will benefit from increased confidence, clarity of speech, thought, and emotion, personal and social awareness, and the ability to problem-solve, think creatively, and work cooperatively.
JUNIOR THEATRE CLASSES – 8-11 YEARS
JR Stage Performance | Sept 7, 2026 – May 17 2027, $945 per year, Mondays 6:00-8:00 P.M.
The Junior Stage Program builds on the foundation established in JumpStart, to complete a theatrical production to include set, props, and costumes, to be showcased at the Annual Spring Festival in May. The year-long program is split into two terms, theory, and production. The theory term lays the foundation for basic acting principles, beginner stage management, and script study practices. The production term applies these skills to the rehearsal and performance of a one-act play. This program prepares students for further study in the performing arts, particularly our Junior Devised, senior stage, and musical theatre Programs. Through individual and group participation, students will benefit from increased confidence, clarity of speech, thought and emotion, personal and social awareness, and the ability to problem-solve and think creatively.
Junior Stage will perform in our Spring Festival. Students must be available April 24th – May 2nd, 2027 for dress rehearsal and 3 performances.
JR Musical Theatre – A | Sept 11, 2026 – May 28, 2027, $1179 per year, Fridays 3:30-5:30 P.M.
JR Musical Theatre – B | Sept 11, 2026 – May 28, 2027, $1179 per year, Fridays 5:45-7:45 P.M.
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. Students will now combine all music, dance, and acting skills, stage management, script, and character-building skills into a one-act musical theatre production to include set, props, and costumes. This program prepares students for further study in the performing arts, particularly the Intermediate and Mainstage Musical Theatre Programs. Through individual and group participation, students will benefit from increased confidence, clarity of speech, thought, and emotion, personal and social awareness, and the ability to problem-solve and think creatively.
Junior Musical will perform in our Spring Festival. You must be available April 22-27th, 2027 for dress rehearsal and 3 performances.
JR Devised Theatre | Sept 8, 2026 – May 25, 2027, $1062 per year, Tuesdays 3:30-6:00 P.M.
For the young performer that has something to say and longs to create their own show. Devised Theatre is an important facet of theatre creation and one that we are so pleased to offer at CSOPA. This program is designed to foster a collaborative process in which the whole cast with the support and guidance of their director, develops a show together. The focus is on the creation of story and characters through a series of improvisations and collaborations. This program prepares students for further study in the performing arts, particularly our Intermediate Devised and Musical Theatre programs. The end result is a show performed at CSOPA’s Spring Festival that has been built from the ground up by the cast and director complete with any necessary props, costumes, set, lights, and sound. Come build something wonderful with other creative performers.
Junior Devised will perform in our Spring Festival. You must be available April 23rd – May 2nd, 2027 for dress rehearsal and 3 performances.
TERM CLASSES – 8-12 YEARS
Wanting to give theatre a try, but a bit hesitant to take the full leap? Come join us for a shorter term class and dip your toes into the world of theatre!
The First Act (TERM 1) | September 9, 2026 – December 16, 2026, $360 per term, Wednesdays 5:15-6:45 P.M.
The First Act – A (TERM 2) | February 3, 2027 – May 26, 2027, $360 per term, Wednesdays 5:15-6:45 P.M.
The First Act – B (TERM 2) | February 2, 2027 – May 25, 2027, $360 per term, Tuesdays 5:15-6:45 P.M.
The goal of The First Act class is to introduce students to the world of performance. Students will learn a strong foundation in acting techniques. The class hones in on the individual performance through monologue work! Using individual performances, students will explore their strengths as actors. After that, the course introduces actors to teamwork and collaboration when creating by practicing and performing multi-person scenes. These classes may be taken in succession or independently of each other.
Off Broadway! (TERM 1) | September 9 2026 – December 16 2026, $360 per term, Wednesdays 3:30-5:00 P.M.
Off Broadway! – A (TERM 2) | February 3, 2027 – May 26, 2027, $360 per term, Wednesdays 3:30-5:00 P.M.
Off Broadway! – B (TERM 2) | February 2, 2027 – May 25, 2027, $360 per term, Tuesdays 3:30-5:00 P.M.
The Off Broadway class is designed to introduce students into the world of performance through musical theatre. Students will learn foundational skills in performance, dance, and music. Through group performance, students can explore and strengthen their skills working as a team. In this class, students will learn a short musical to be presented at the end of the term. These classes may be taken in succession or independently of each other.