Sydney Paik

Sydney Paik

B.A. Public Relations, Advertising, & Entertainment Marketing

Business of Entertainment minor

Sydney Paik

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<span class=CoPA Theatre Student Launches Nonprofit Dedicated to Empowering Disabled Artists Through participating in CoPA’s Interterm Incubator program, Karli Jean Lonnquist co-creates the Dale’s Studio Theater, committed to creating an inclusive performing arts space." class="thumbnail" />

CoPA Theatre Student Launches Nonprofit Dedicated to Empowering Disabled Artists Through participating in CoPA’s Interterm Incubator program, Karli Jean Lonnquist co-creates the Dale’s Studio Theater, committed to creating an inclusive performing arts space.

May 1, 2026 by | College of Performing Arts

A project born from Chapman University’s College of Performing Arts (CoPA) Interterm Incubator program is already making its way into the professional world. CoPA student Karli Jean Lonnquist (BA Theatre, BA Peace & Justice Studies, ‘26) has partnered with industry professional and Incubator judge Steven Sass to launch Dale’s Studio Theater, a nonprofit dedicated to

<span class=Where Music Meets Sport: Chapman Professor Draws Parallels Between Orchestras and Sports Teams Music faculty member Dr. Danko Druško applied his musical expertise to sports psychology with a Swedish dragon boat racing team." class="thumbnail" />

Where Music Meets Sport: Chapman Professor Draws Parallels Between Orchestras and Sports Teams Music faculty member Dr. Danko Druško applied his musical expertise to sports psychology with a Swedish dragon boat racing team.

April 16, 2026 by | College of Performing Arts

Danko Druško, conductor of The Chapman Orchestra and Director of Orchestral Studies at Chapman University’s College of Performing Arts, comes from a rich background in several disciplines, including both the musical arts as well as athletics. Recently, Dr. Druško led a consulting session for a Swedish dragon boat racing team, during which he highlighted the

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<span class=CoPA Theatre Student Launches Nonprofit Dedicated to Empowering Disabled Artists Through participating in CoPA’s Interterm Incubator program, Karli Jean Lonnquist co-creates the Dale’s Studio Theater, committed to creating an inclusive performing arts space." class="thumbnail" />

CoPA Theatre Student Launches Nonprofit Dedicated to Empowering Disabled Artists Through participating in CoPA’s Interterm Incubator program, Karli Jean Lonnquist co-creates the Dale’s Studio Theater, committed to creating an inclusive performing arts space.

May 1, 2026 by | College of Performing Arts

A project born from Chapman University’s College of Performing Arts (CoPA) Interterm Incubator program is already making its way into the professional world. CoPA student Karli Jean Lonnquist (BA Theatre, BA Peace & Justice Studies, ‘26) has partnered with industry professional and Incubator judge Steven Sass to launch Dale’s Studio Theater, a nonprofit dedicated to

<span class=Where Music Meets Sport: Chapman Professor Draws Parallels Between Orchestras and Sports Teams Music faculty member Dr. Danko Druško applied his musical expertise to sports psychology with a Swedish dragon boat racing team." class="thumbnail" />

Where Music Meets Sport: Chapman Professor Draws Parallels Between Orchestras and Sports Teams Music faculty member Dr. Danko Druško applied his musical expertise to sports psychology with a Swedish dragon boat racing team.

April 16, 2026 by | College of Performing Arts

Danko Druško, conductor of The Chapman Orchestra and Director of Orchestral Studies at Chapman University’s College of Performing Arts, comes from a rich background in several disciplines, including both the musical arts as well as athletics. Recently, Dr. Druško led a consulting session for a Swedish dragon boat racing team, during which he highlighted the

<span class=From CoPA to Pacific Symphony: How a Music Alum Turned Her Chapman Education Into a Career Cellist and music librarian Kelly Picton brings her passion for her craft together with the skills she developed at CoPA in her work with Orange County’s leading orchestra." class="thumbnail" />

From CoPA to Pacific Symphony: How a Music Alum Turned Her Chapman Education Into a Career Cellist and music librarian Kelly Picton brings her passion for her craft together with the skills she developed at CoPA in her work with Orange County’s leading orchestra.

February 18, 2026 by | College of Performing Arts

We had the chance to speak with 2025 CoPA alum Kelly Picton (BM Cello Performance, Film Music minor), who currently spends her time working for Pacific Symphony in addition to her work as a freelance musician. She shared with us how her experience at Chapman shaped and contributed to the development of her career in

<span class=Opera Chapman Receives Prestigious National Awards for 2024–2025 Productions Productions of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Fright Night!, From the Towers of the Moon, and Il sogno di Scipione earn top honors in major national competitions." class="thumbnail" />

Opera Chapman Receives Prestigious National Awards for 2024–2025 Productions Productions of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Fright Night!, From the Towers of the Moon, and Il sogno di Scipione earn top honors in major national competitions.

December 10, 2025 by | College of Performing Arts

Congratulations to Opera Chapman for its outstanding achievements in prestigious national competitions across the United States. These honors not only highlight the strength of the program, but also affirm, as Opera Chapman Director Marc Callahan notes, “the care, imagination, and discipline that went into each production—and the collaborative spirit that runs through the Conservatory and

<span class=Celebrating Faculty Excellence: Music Professor Dr. Nicholas Terry and His Ensembles Receive Prestigious Awards From award-winning projects to new music releases, CoPA faculty continue to make their mark on a national level." class="thumbnail" />

Celebrating Faculty Excellence: Music Professor Dr. Nicholas Terry and His Ensembles Receive Prestigious Awards From award-winning projects to new music releases, CoPA faculty continue to make their mark on a national level.

October 20, 2025 by | College of Performing Arts

The College of Performing Arts is proud to celebrate the recent achievements of Music professor and Director of Percussion Studies Dr. Nicholas Terry, whose leadership in music continues to shine on local and national stages. Brightwork Ensemble, a musical project that Dr. Terry helped establish 12 years ago, is a regular performer at Monk Space,

<span class=CoPA Theatre Student Brings Love for Performance to Life at Disneyland Theatre Performance student Tehani Kekuawela blends her heritage, passion, and talent on one of the world’s most magical stages." class="thumbnail" />

CoPA Theatre Student Brings Love for Performance to Life at Disneyland Theatre Performance student Tehani Kekuawela blends her heritage, passion, and talent on one of the world’s most magical stages.

October 16, 2025 by | College of Performing Arts

We had the opportunity to chat with current sophomore Tehani Kekuawela (BFA Theatre Performance, Anthropology minor), who balances her time between classes at Chapman and performing as a cast member at Disneyland. She shared with us how her cultural roots inspire her passion for performance and future goals. This interview has been edited and condensed.

<span class=CoPA Professor John Benitz’s Documentary “Behind the Lines” Wins International Acclaim Theatre and Screen Acting professor John Benitz’s documentary, based on a campus-born stage play, earns top honors and garners international media attention" class="thumbnail" />

CoPA Professor John Benitz’s Documentary “Behind the Lines” Wins International Acclaim Theatre and Screen Acting professor John Benitz’s documentary, based on a campus-born stage play, earns top honors and garners international media attention

October 2, 2025 by | College of Performing Arts

We’re thrilled to celebrate the success of Behind the Lines, a powerful documentary directed by John Benitz, a professor in CoPA’s Theatre department. The film was recently awarded Best Documentary at the Croatia International Film Festival, a momentous achievement for a project that originated right here at Chapman. The documentary—narrated by Annette Bening and featuring

<span class=Screen Acting Grads Land Talent Representation After Showcase Several of CoPA’s Screen Acting class of ‘25 obtain representation shortly after industry showcase." class="thumbnail" />

Screen Acting Grads Land Talent Representation After Showcase Several of CoPA’s Screen Acting class of ‘25 obtain representation shortly after industry showcase.

September 8, 2025 by | College of Performing Arts

Within three weeks after their Industry Showcase on May 7, nine graduating seniors from the Screen Acting Class of 2025 have secured professional representation—a remarkable achievement as they take their first steps into the entertainment industry. This exciting milestone reflects not only the talent and dedication of these emerging actors, but also the support and

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