About Us

Who Are We?

We are a non-profit society incorporated under the laws of British Columbia as the South Okanagan Amateur Players Society (SOAP). Our main purpose is to promote and foster interest in the performing arts in the South Okanagan by:

producing plays, musicals and other public performances;
broadening opportunities for local residents to enjoy and participate in the performing arts;
educating and training in the performing arts including stagecraft, lighting, makeup, set design and construction; and
providing financial support to deserving secondary students in Oliver and Osoyoos pursuing post-secondary education in the performing arts and related fields.

SOAP has been providing live comedy, drama and musical productions in the Oliver and Osoyoos area since 1971. Although our registered name says "amateur" and we are comprised of community volunteers working for the love of theatre, we take great pride in the high quality of our productions.

Take in an upcoming show and see what we have to offer!

Keep Informed

Our Executive 2019-20

Diane GLudovatz
President

Ritchie Kendrick
Vice President

Jen Jensen
Treasurer

Jackie Brockholm
Secretary

Clem Jones
Director

Denny Kaulback
Director

Tom Szalay
Director

Society Business

We hold our annual general meeting every June in the "Big Blue" building at the Oliver Community Arts Centre (5840 Airport Street). Members and guests are invited to attend, but only paid members may vote on motions or election of officers. Recent AGM Minutes are available below:

Next AGM

The next annual general meeting of the South Okanagan Amateur Players Society will be held in June of 2020 (exact date to be announced). All are invited to attend but only those who have paid up memberships are permitted to vote.

Ways to get involved:

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