Beyond the stage

Beyond the Stage aims to nurture the theatrical voice and self-confidence in all children.

Recent Alice In Wonderland Production

Dec 21st, 2024 (Play Performance Program)

Past Production

What We Offer

Co-Founders Chelsey Kolenda and Olivia Etey run Beyond the Stage out of the Cloverdale United Church in Surrey. Bi-annually, Beyond the Stage offers its Play Performance Program, where chilren, ages 8-16 are cast in a full-production of a beloved children’s classic. We also offer monthly hour long drop-in classes of Theatre Games, Improv, and Musical Theatre training for kids.

  • Play Performance Program

    In 13 weeks, director, Chelsey Kolenda and Stage Manager, Olivia Etey will lead your youth from rehearsal to a full-production of Wizard of Oz with costumes, make-up and lighting.

    May 14th-Aug 9th, 2025 at 6:30-8:15pm (Every Wednesday)

    2 Show Date: Aug 9th, 2025 at 2pm & 7pm

    Saturday Rehearsals: July 19th, July 26th & Aug 2nd at 12-4pm

    Location: The Cloverdale United Church (17575 58A Ave, Surrey)

    To register your child, please register below: https://www.beyondthestage.ca/register-here

    Or contact Chelsey and Olivia at beyondthestage2024@gmail.com or call us at (604)-308-5307. Thank you!

  • Twice a month, Beyond the Stage offers $20 drop-in classes to teach children (ages 8-16) the fundamentals of theatre. Payable at the door. We are excited to see you there!

    Drop-In Class Schedule

    Location: The Upper Hall at the Cloverdale United Church (17575 58A Ave, Surrey)

    Wed, Feb 5th at 6 – 7:30pm THEATRE GAMES with Chelsey Kolenda

    Wed, Feb 19th at 6 – 7:30pm THEATRE GAMES with Chelsey Kolenda  

    Wed, March 5th at 6 – 7:30pm PLAYWRIGHTING with Olivia Etey

    Wed, March 19th at 6 – 7:30pm IMPROV with Beth Cantor 

    Wed, April 2nd at 6 – 7:30pm MUSICAL THEATRE TRAINING with Franki Katz

    Wed, April 16th at 6 – 7:30pm IMPROV with Beth Cantor 

    Wed, April 30th at 6 – 7:30pm MUSICAL THEATRE TRAINING with Franki Katz

Play Performance Program

In 13 weeks, children and youth, ages 8 to 16, will work towards a full-production of Wizard of Oz. The program runs from May 14th until August 9th, out of the Cloverdale United Church in Surrey. The program includes regular Wednesday night rehearsals, three Saturday rehearsals, professional makeup, and costumes. We are now registering.

Drop-In Classes

Twice a month, Beyond the Stage offers $20 drop-in classes to teach youth (ages 8-16) the fundamentals of theatre. Payable at the door. We are excited to see you there! Classes occur at the Upper Hall at the Cloverdale United Church.

Meet the team

Learn more about the co-founders of Beyond the Stage here.

Contact Us

To reach Chelsey Kolenda or Olivia Etey, E-mail Us at:
beyondthestage2024@gmail.com

Location
17575 58A Ave

Surrey, BC

V3S 1N1

Telephone:
(604)-308-5307