About Us

Wh0 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 2025-26

Carrie Shogan
President

Dale McNeil
Vice President

Diane Gludovatz
Treasurer

Jackie Brockholm
Secretary

Craig Bjornson
Director

David Badger
Director

Joe Rupcich
 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 at our facility, (Big Blue Building - 5840 Airport Road, Oliver) in June 2025. All are invited to attend but only those who have paid up memberships are permitted to vote.

Ways to get involved: