Chapman University College of Performing Arts

06/15/2026

CoPA is hiring 5 Student Technical Assistants for the 2026-27 school year.

These paid student worker positions support the technical and production needs of theater, dance, and opera.

We are seeking students who are familiar with or interested in becoming familiar with basic knowledge of technical productions, including:

- loading, unloading, and moving scenic elements
- audio consoles and microphone operations
- theatrical lighting systems
- basic carpentry skills
- and more!

• Little to no experience necessary
• Deadline to apply: June 30

Read the full job description & apply: https://chapman.peopleadmin.com/postings/39871

06/15/2026

Our faculty are truly wonderful human beings. CoPA Professor & Director of Piano Studies Grace Fong, D.M.A., has volunteered at community spaces since childhood. Today, between performances and a full teaching schedule, she brings that same artistry to hospitals, schools, special education programs, mental health programs, cultural centers, and libraries across Southern California — and she’s bringing her students with her.

Read more about Grace Fong and her impact on our community! https://bit.ly/3S1SwjQ

“I saw that the music touched people in such a profound way,” Grace Fong, D.M.A., said. “You could see it in their bodies. Their faces would soften.”

Fong, professor and director of piano studies at the Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music at Chapman University, shares how, between performances and a full teaching schedule, she brings that same artistry to hospitals, schools, special education programs, mental health programs, cultural centers, and libraries across Southern California — and brings her students with her.

To learn more about Grace Fong and her impact, click the link below!
https://bit.ly/3S1SwjQ

06/12/2026

Hi, I’m Chloe and here is a day in my life while in Cefalù, Italy for COPA’s two week International Contemporary Dance Travel Course!!

While we are nearing the end of our first week, we are so excited for the week coming up, and can’t wait to share more content as we go!!

06/03/2026

CoPA students and alumni are always finding cool ways to connect, this time at the Joffrey Ballet School in Greenwich Village, New York! 🩰

Current CoPA students participating in the Joffrey Ballet School Summer Internship Program recently met up with fellow CoPA alumni while in NYC. 🗽

Featured in this photo:
• Andi Lopez ('29)
• Ethan Tram ('26)
• Carmen Rodriguez ('27)
• Peyton Winsett ('25)

The Chapman University Alumni Association is strong, and we love seeing CoPA connections continue to grow across the country! ✨

05/28/2026

“What’s something you would tell your freshman year self?”

We asked our newly graduated seniors this question at CoPA’s Friends & Family Post-Commencement reception, and their answers did not disappoint! ❤️

05/27/2026

And just like that, our seniors are now Chapman alumni! ❤️🐾

Congratulations to the Class of 2026. ✨We will miss you!

05/26/2026

In case you missed it, you can watch the live stream of CoPA's commencement ceremony here! https://www.youtube.com/live/74IfwwDe7tU

05/22/2026

That’s a WRAP on finals for our BA Theatre students! 🎭⁠
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Pictured here: Acting Fundamentals with Professor Washington and Script Analysis with Professor Chappell ⁠
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Looking forward to seeing you all again in the fall! 😊

05/21/2026

Making his Carnegie Hall debut, CoPA senior J.R. Easley won first place in the Elite International Piano Competition earlier this year!

A CoPA double major, J.R. is graduating this weekend with degrees in Piano Performance and Business Administration.

We are so excited to follow J.R.'s exciting career and all that he will continue to accomplish!

05/21/2026

One last time, for us and for all the people who got us to where we are today 🤍🫂

We can't wait to watch our Dance Performance BFA Seniors' last show tonight!