Chilliwack School of Performing Arts
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
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
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
January 6th 2013 Countdown to first audience: t-minus 3 days Today we had Q 2 Q and we only got through most of act one. It went fairly smoothly because of all of the help we are getting from the wonderful volunteers who have helped us throughout the process. Many of the girls were called at … Read more
January 3rd 2012 Countdown to first audience: t-minus 6 days Wow, I am so psyched for the show; we’re really in crunch time now. One of the hardest parts of this part of the process is not allowing oneself to just go through the motions. If this happens, one will find that the scene is almost finished … Read more
02 January 2013 One week from today is our first performance with an audience, yay! Today, our warm-up was again led by four students (Hannah, Kathryn, Jonathan and Olivia). The dance portion consisted of stretching, core strength exercises and finally, working through some trouble spots in different dances. We completed our warm-up by doing vocal … Read more
01 January 2013 Before I begin talking about the show, I would like to say happy New Year! Anyways, we’re now really getting into crunch time. One week from tomorrow is our first performance with an audience. Oh my! I don’t mean to worry you by saying this. We’re very well prepared to perform, the … Read more
31 Dec 2012 Today was another good day at the theatre. Our warm-up was led by four Mainstage students. Hannah deNevers and Kathryn Harder led us in a dance warm-up consisting of stretching followed by some exercises to get our blood pumping. After that, when we went over to the piano, Jonathan Woyke and Olivia … Read more
30 Dec 2012: Because it was so nice out today, we went for a run outside for warm-up. The sky was pale robin’s egg blue and it was the perfect weather for running. When we got into the banquet hall, (we’re rehearsing in there instead of on the stage because the Chilliwack Victory Church, the … Read more
29 Dec 2012: Our rehearsal for CSOPA’s mainstage production of Annie began this morning with a wonderful warm- up, we did a ten minute run to get our heart rates up, and then we completed our warm-up with an ab workout. I love these warm-ups because they have allowed me to become infinitely more fit, … Read more