2023 -2024 Full Year Classes
Jumpstart 1 (Term 1)
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 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
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Yellow Room
CSOPA
CSOPA
Jumpstart Year 2
Jumpstart 2 introduces children aged 6-7 to the world of music, theatre and dance. The year-long program will lay the foundation for basic 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. 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.
Jumpstart 2 introduces children aged 6-7 to the world of music, theatre and dance. The year-long program will lay the foundation for basic 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. 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.
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Yellow Room
CSOPA
CSOPA
Junior Stage
The Junior Stage Program Year one builds on the foundations established in Jumpstart, while furthering the 8-11 year old student’s knowledge of the world of acting and theatre. The year-long program is split into two terms, theory and production. The theory term lays the foundation for acting and dancing principles, as well as 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 other Junior Programs and the Intermediate Musical Theatre Program. 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. Final class in December will be open to family to watch. The production will be presented as part of the Annual Spring Festival in May.
The Junior Stage Program Year one builds on the foundations established in Jumpstart, while furthering the 8-11 year old student’s knowledge of the world of acting and theatre. The year-long program is split into two terms, theory and production. The theory term lays the foundation for acting and dancing principles, as well as 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 other Junior Programs and the Intermediate Musical Theatre Program. 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. Final class in December will be open to family to watch. The production will be presented as part of the Annual Spring Festival in May.
Tuesday
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Red Room
CSOPA
CSOPA
Junior Musical
The Junior Musical Theatre Program Year two for 8 -11 years old, applies the skills learned in Year One 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, along with stage management and 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.
The Junior Musical Theatre Program Year two for 8 -11 years old, applies the skills learned in Year One 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, along with stage management and 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.
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Red Room
CSOPA
CSOPA
JR Devised Theatre
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 amazing program is designed to foster a collaborative process in which the whole cast with the support and guidance of their director, develop a show together. The focus is on creation of story and characters through a series of improvisations and collaborations. The end result is a short show performed at our CSOPA SpringFEST that has been built from the ground up by the cast and director complete with any necessary props, costumes, set, lights and sound. Come create something wonderful with other creative performers.
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 amazing program is designed to foster a collaborative process in which the whole cast with the support and guidance of their director, develop a show together. The focus is on creation of story and characters through a series of improvisations and collaborations. The end result is a short show performed at our CSOPA SpringFEST that has been built from the ground up by the cast and director complete with any necessary props, costumes, set, lights and sound. Come create something wonderful with other creative performers.
Wednesday
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Yellow Room
CSOPA
CSOPA
INT Devised Theatre
For the teen 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 amazing program is designed to foster a collaborative process in which the whole cast with the support and guidance of their director, develop a show together. The focus is on creation of story and characters through a series of improvisations and collaborations. The end result is a show performed at our CSOPA SpringFEST that has been built from the ground up by the cast and director complete with any necessary props, costumes, set, lights and sound. Come create something wonderful with other creative performers.
For the teen 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 amazing program is designed to foster a collaborative process in which the whole cast with the support and guidance of their director, develop a show together. The focus is on creation of story and characters through a series of improvisations and collaborations. The end result is a show performed at our CSOPA SpringFEST that has been built from the ground up by the cast and director complete with any necessary props, costumes, set, lights and sound. Come create something wonderful with other creative performers.
Wednesday
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Red Room
CSOPA
CSOPA
Int MT - A
Has your kid caught the theatre bug? The Intermediate Musical Theatre A Program is a performance-based class for students aged 11-14. It expands and develops on the knowledge base from the teachings of the Junior Musical Theatre Program, while preparing students for future theatre study, such as CSOPA’s Mainstage Musical Theatre Program. The first part of the course will focus on performance technique in acting, singing and dance. Once a strong performance base has been established, students will then rehearse and prepare a small-scale musical theatre production to be performed at the annual CSOPA Spring Festival.
Has your kid caught the theatre bug? The Intermediate Musical Theatre A Program is a performance-based class for students aged 11-14. It expands and develops on the knowledge base from the teachings of the Junior Musical Theatre Program, while preparing students for future theatre study, such as CSOPA’s Mainstage Musical Theatre Program. The first part of the course will focus on performance technique in acting, singing and dance. Once a strong performance base has been established, students will then rehearse and prepare a small-scale musical theatre production to be performed at the annual CSOPA Spring Festival.
Thursday
3:45 PM to 7:00 PM
3:45 PM to 7:00 PM
Red Room
CSOPA
CSOPA
Int MT - B
The Intermediate Musical Theatre Program is a performance-based class for students aged 13-17. It expands and develops on the knowledge base from the teachings of the Junior Musical Theatre Program, while preparing students for future theatre study, such as CSOPA’s Mainstage Musical Theatre Program. The first part of the course will focus on performance technique in acting, singing and dance. Once a strong performance base has been established, students will then rehearse and prepare a small-scale musical theatre production to be performed at the annual CSOPA Spring Festival.
The Intermediate Musical Theatre Program is a performance-based class for students aged 13-17. It expands and develops on the knowledge base from the teachings of the Junior Musical Theatre Program, while preparing students for future theatre study, such as CSOPA’s Mainstage Musical Theatre Program. The first part of the course will focus on performance technique in acting, singing and dance. Once a strong performance base has been established, students will then rehearse and prepare a small-scale musical theatre production to be performed at the annual CSOPA Spring Festival.
Thursday
4:45 PM to 8:00 PM
4:45 PM to 8:00 PM
Red Room
CSOPA
CSOPA
Intermediate Stage
Friday
3:45 PM to 5:45 PM
3:45 PM to 5:45 PM
Blue Room
CSOPA
CSOPA
Intermediate Dance Techniques (term 1)
Friday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Red Room
CSOPA
CSOPA
Advanced Dance Techniques (Term 1)
Friday
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Red Room
CSOPA
CSOPA
2024 Spring Term (Feb-May)
Jumpstart 1 (Term 2)
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 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.
Monday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Yellow Room
CSOPA
CSOPA
Senior Stage
Calling our teenage theatre enthusiasts! Senior stage is a spring term skills and learning class. This workshop style class invites experts from all different fields to lecture and facilitate hands-on demonstrations and activities in all aspects of theatre.
Senior Stage offers an array of weekly workshops in Dance stylings, Theatre Technology, Acting history and textwork, Costuming and Makeup, and more! This class is about exploring all the branches of theatre as a craft beyond just performance
During CSOPA’s annual Spring Festival, Senior Stage students will work backstage enabling other classes in the school to show off their amazing shows. Students are given the opportunity for hands-on learning of sound and lighting, moving sets, props, headsets, and makeup and costumes. We believe that understanding all the time and effort that happens behind the curtain is vital to cultivating a deeper respect for all aspects of theatre as an art.
Calling our teenage theatre enthusiasts! Senior stage is a spring term skills and learning class. This workshop style class invites experts from all different fields to lecture and facilitate hands-on demonstrations and activities in all aspects of theatre.
Senior Stage offers an array of weekly workshops in Dance stylings, Theatre Technology, Acting history and textwork, Costuming and Makeup, and more! This class is about exploring all the branches of theatre as a craft beyond just performance
During CSOPA’s annual Spring Festival, Senior Stage students will work backstage enabling other classes in the school to show off their amazing shows. Students are given the opportunity for hands-on learning of sound and lighting, moving sets, props, headsets, and makeup and costumes. We believe that understanding all the time and effort that happens behind the curtain is vital to cultivating a deeper respect for all aspects of theatre as an art.
Monday
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Red Room
CSOPA
CSOPA
Intermediate Dance Techniques (Term 2)
Monday
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
5:45 PM to 6:45 PM
Blue Room
CSOPA
CSOPA