Introducing the '23-'24 CSOP Board
Get to know us!
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Year: Class of 2025
Major: B.A. Theatre Technology
Minor: Leadership Studies
Hometown: Pasadena, CA
CSOP Production(s):
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The Crooked Star
It Shoulda Been You
Favorite Broadway Musical: Les Miserables
Fun Fact: I have a fear of heights but skydiving is on my bucket list.
What are you the most excited about for the future of CSOP?
I’m most excited about bringing more people together from all different majors and expanding CSOP to reach out to both the Chapman and Orange community.
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Year: Class of 2026
Major: Business Administration – Management
Minor: Honors Program & Chinese
Hometown: Burbank, CA
CSOP Production(s):
The Crooked Star
It Shoulda Been You
Favorite Broadway Musical: Hadestown (currently)
Fun Fact: I love watching anime and k-dramas.
Why did you join CSOP?
When I first started acting, working backstage during shows had never crossed my mind because I enjoyed the performance aspect so much. However, after getting a glimpse of what that backstage process was like during my last year in high school, I found that I wanted to learn more about it. So when I came to Chapman, I sought out clubs that had that kind of opportunity. And thus, I came across CSOP. This club has taught me so much in the span of one semester, and I am so, incredibly grateful for all the people who have made this experience an unforgettable one.
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Year: Class of 2026
Major: Creative Producing
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Hometown: Humboldt County, CA
CSOP Production(s):
The Crooked Star
It Shoulda Been You
Favorite Broadway Musical: Come From Away
Fun Fact: I’ve gotten a paper cut on my eyeball, twice.
Why did you join CSOP?
I joined CSOP because I love theatre and wanted to find a way to still be a part of it as a non-theatre major.
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Year: Class of 2025
Major: B.F.A. Graphic Design
Minor: Entrepreneurship
Hometown: Irvine, CA
CSOP Production(s):
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The Crooked Star
It Shoulda Been You
Favorite Broadway Musical: In the Heights
Fun Fact: I’m named after my birthplace – Irvine!
What’s your favorite memory with CSOP?
Sitting in for rehearsals, like tech rehearsals! I’ve never been a part of the theater world before as I had absolutely no theater experience before coming to Chapman. So, I love sneaking into rehearsals to get some CSOP marketing work done while in the same room where the magic is happening. It’s SO cool getting to see the behind-the-scenes and see it all come together at end!!
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Year: Class of 2025
Major: Peace Studies
Minor: Honors Program
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
CSOP Production(s):
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
The Crooked Star
It Shoulda Been You
Favorite Broadway Musical: Spring Awakening and Hadestown
Fun Fact: Spelling bee was the first production I’ve designed costumes for!
What’s something you’ve learned from your experience with CSOP so far?
The magic and hard work of completely student-produced theatre.
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Year: Class of 2025
Major: B.A. Theatre
Minor: English
Hometown: Seattle, WA
CSOP Production(s):
It Shoulda Been You
Favorite Broadway Musical: tick, tick…BOOM!
Fun Fact: I’m terrified of birds.
Why did you join CSOP?
I joined CSOP as a way to get further involved with theatre at Chapman and explore professional-like opportunities! It’s so cool that as students, we’re able to put on full productions ourselves, and that’s something I really wanted to be a part of. CSOP is such a positive learning environment and a wonderful collaborative process. Another bonus of joining is that I’ve gotten to meet a ton of new people, especially from outside of my program!
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Year: Class of 2026
Major: B.A. Theatre
Minor: Creative Cultural Industries
Hometown: Redwood City, CA
CSOP Production(s):
The Crooked Star
It Shoulda Been You
Favorite Broadway Musical: The Wedding Singer
Fun Fact: I love mangos.
Why did you join CSOP?
I joined CSOP because this club has given me and countless other people a wonderful community that’s both granted me the opportunity to perform, manage, teach, and learn about theater & collaboration overall.
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Year: Class of 2026
Major: Undeclared
Minor: Honors Program
Hometown: Villa Park, CA
CSOP Production(s):
The Crooked Star
Favorite Broadway Musical: Company
Fun Fact: I may or may not have almost 80 playlists (and counting).
Why did you join CSOP?
As someone who wasn’t a theatre major, I was looking for some way to continue performing throughout college and to connect to people with a similar passion. Someone recommended that I join CSOP if I wanted to be part of some really stellar musical productions. I auditioned, was cast in “The Crooked Star,” and the rest is history! Little did I know when I submitted my self tape that I would find such an outstanding and welcoming group of artists and friends. I’m beyond happy to be part of a group of students who put on top-tier shows and open up the magic of theatre to people of all majors!