Having been a student here for over 12 years, Adrienne (often known as Adi) has grown up at CSOPA. Getting to apply their breadth of theatre knowledge from years of learning to the administrative aspect of the field has already proved to be an interesting venture.
As a creative person, Adi enjoys using their creative problem solving skills to help organize and maintain the school records, bookkeeping, social media, and much more. When not in office, they can often be found engaging in several art forms, learning new things, or snuggled in a pile of blankets with their cat. Adi is so thankful for the opportunity to help shape and grow something so important. It is a joy to get to know (and greet!) every incredible person who walks through the door.
Kyra started her career in dance very young and started teaching other young dancers when she was just 13. Her adventures in musical theatre and performance led her to her degree majoring in Theatre from UFV. She taught at Yale Secondary as the choreographer for their musical theatre department for 7 years. She did a couple years as the dance instructor for The Arts Club’s summer musical theatre intensives. She also worked as choreographer for The Beauty and the Beast with CSOPA. Her life and love of theatre has led her back to CSOPA and she is excited for new adventures and experiences with this team.
Natasha has been involved in performance work for 27 years and loves the challenge each year presents as a CSOPA instructor. She believes that one of the most important skills we can learn in life is how to present ourselves. Our body is one of our most incredible tools of communication and acting teaches us those skills that benefit us on stage and off.
Lauren is an amazing vocalist with her masters in music and voice from UBC. She has an incredible list of credits going back years, ranging from Operas to Concerts to Choruses. Lauren is an incredibly experienced teacher and we’re so grateful she has shared her many talents with CSOPA and is helping to build the next generation of musicians.
This is Noah and he has been performing in CSOPA for 13 years. This is his first year on staff and he’s very excited to be a stage manager! Noah is also currently a Mainstage student at CSOPA.
Hayley (lovingly known in the CSOPA building as “Bam”) is a theatre technician specializing in set design and stage management. She is currently completing her degree at UFV and working on theatrical projects throughout the lower mainland. As a former CSOPA student, Hayley is excited to be back in the building working with the next generation of artists.
Hailey (lovingly known in the CSOPA building as “Bate”) is a CSOPA alumni and our amazing returning stage manager for the Intermediate Devised class.
Hi there! Adison is a high school student who loves theatre, but loves working with kids even more! She is also currently a Mainstage student here at CSOPA. While new to stage management, Adison has been with CSOPA for as long as she can remember. In their free time, they enjoy drawing and writing. Adison is super looking forward to working as a stage manager this year and the chance to pass on incredible skills and experiences they’ve gained here in this amazing space.
Mason is a CSOPA alumni who is thrilled for his first shot as stage manager. When not in the building, he can be found 100% completing several video games, listening to musicals, or having a nap with his incredibly temperamental ragdoll cat, Charlie. When IN the CSOPA building, he can be found stage managing, hiding rubber ducks around the studio, and helping Adi carry things that are too heavy.