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.
College of Performing Arts
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.
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
Screen Acting Grads Land Talent Representation After Showcase
Several of CoPA’s Screen Acting class of ‘25 obtain representation shortly after industry showcase.
CoPA student Logyn Okuda works with acclaimed film composer Michael Giacchino on scoring major motion pictures
Orchestrating and assisting on Marvel\’s \”The Fantastic Four: First Steps\” has taught Logyn about the music film industry and his professional goals
Three Opera Chapman Productions Nominated for American Prize Contest
Productions of Fright Night!, From the Towers of the Moon, and Il sogno di Scipione have all been named as finalists for this year’s American Prize for Opera Companies
Music Alum Olivia Mello ('20) Graduates from Yale Law School
CoPA Grads Can Do it All
CoPA Named as a Top Performing Arts School
Chapman University\’s College of Performing Arts ranks #3 in California and #11 nationwide
CoPA Alumnus William Lü Launches Dance Film Workshop in Taiwan
Designed primarily for college students and aspiring professionals, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with accomplished Taiwanese dance curators and filmmakers.
Chapman Students Perform Alongside Doug Varone and Dancers
Chapman student dancers receive an unmatched opportunity to perform alongside the esteemed Doug Varone and Dancers at the MUSCO Center for the Arts.