The SMASH Blog Archive
Every story we've shared, from opening nights and camp adventures to class tips and studio news. Pick a topic to explore.
Shows
Show announcements, tickets and stories from the SMASH stage.
- Elf The Musical JR. Tickets Are On Sale Now
- The Curtain Is Rising: Announcing Grease!
- Coming to the SMASH Stage: Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS!
- Another SMASH Production to Celebrate: Shrek The Musical JR.!
- From First Rehearsal to Opening Night: The SMASH Experience
- Elf The Musical JR. Is Coming to SMASH This November
- Quiet in Crunchem Hall! Tickets for Matilda Jr. Are On Sale!
- Discover the Magic: Frozen Kids is Coming Soon!
- 2026: Our Biggest Stage Yet!
- Parent Portal Reminder for Raise Your Voice
- SMASH Presents "Raise Your Voice" Musical Revue
- SMASH Sparks & Rising STARS Present "Frozen KIDS"
- Junior Company Brings "Matilda Jr." to the Stage
- Senior Mainstage Takes On "Legally Blonde Jr."
- The Company Sets Sail with "Anything Goes"
- Oh, The Shows You Can Do! Congratulations to Our Seussical Jr. Stars!
- Swimming with Joy: Congratulations to Our Finding Nemo Stars!
- Congratulations to Our High School Musical Cast and Crew!
- Behind the Magic: HSM Rehearsals in Full Swing
- High School Musical is Coming!
- A Standing Ovation for the Cast & Crew of Newsies
- Inside Our Newsies Digital Program
- Meet the Manhattan Newsies!
- SMASH Students Shine in EMS's Matilda the Musical
- Meet the Brooklyn Newsies!
- Newsies Costumes Are Coming
- Newsies - The Art is Coming Alive
- Newsies Tickets on Sale!
- Get Your Tickets for The Lion King Kids!
- Rising STARS Rehearse for The Lion King Kids!
- SMASH Presents Newsies This May
- Choosing the Perfect Audition Song
- High School Musical is Coming to SMASH!
- SMASH Performing Arts Presents: The Lion King Kids!
- Rising STARS Triumph in High School Musical
- SMASH Sparks Sparkle in Frozen
- Our Aladdin Photo Gallery is Ready
- Behind the Dreamcoat: Joseph Photo Gallery Now Available
- Aladdin hits the Stage
- It’s Official, the Audience is Loving Joseph
- Rising STARS Shine in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
- Aladdin: Behind the Scenes!
- Parent Volunteers Needed for Aladdin
- Friday Flashback: Celebrating an Amazing Review of SMASH
- Tickets are now available for Aladdin!
- Tickets are now available for Joseph!
- 'Frozen' Performance Wows with Talent from Young Stars
- Joseph & Aladdin Tickets Are Coming!
- Friday Flashback to the Amazing Mamma Mia
- Aladdin Performance Schedule
- How to Stand Out at Your Next Audition
- Friday Flashback: Rehearsal Memories Before Winter Break
- Friday Flashback - SMASH's First Show Ever: Annie
- Reliving the Magic of Elle Woods in SMASH's Legally Blonde
- Harmonies and Choreography: The Musical Theatre Classes Experience Behind Aladdin
- Musical Theatre Surrey - Performance Throwback
- Throwback Thursday: Rising STARS Shine in Frozen Jr. Amidst COVID
- Musical Theatre South Surrey - Performance Throwback
- Inside Musical Theatre in White Rock / South Surrey: The Making of a SMASH Production
- SMASH Brings Disney's Aladdin to the Stage!
- Flashback to Our Amazing Mamma Mia Cast
- Throwback to Our Junior Production Last Spring
- Look at Our High School Musical Stars
Programs
Our classes and programs for ages 4 to 18.
- Big Dreams Start Small: Discover SMASH Sparks and Rising STARS
- New at SMASH: Hip Hop Classes for Young Dancers!
- Let's Dance! Discover Dance Classes at SMASH
- Introducing The STAR Collective: A New Way to Shine at SMASH
- How to Choose the Right Musical Theatre Program for Your Child
- The Value of Short-Term Musical Theatre Classes
- Behind the Scenes with our Rising STARS
- Registration Now Open for SMASH Musical Theatre’s 2024/2025 Season
- Upcoming Registration Alert for 2024/2025 at SMASH Musical Theatre
- The Importance of Vocal Warm-Ups in Musical Theatre Classes
- Introducing Our Senior Musical Theatre Class Performance!
- Our Musical Theatre Classes in Surrey Explore Classic Musicals
- The Importance of Dance in Musical Theatre
- Pro-D Day Registration Filling Fast!
- Toe Tapping Fun at SMASH Dance Classes
- Want to Be Part of a Mainstage Musical?
- New this Fall: Recreational Musical Theatre
Camps
Spring Break and Summer musical theatre camps.
- From Summer Camp to Centre Stage: Keep the Magic Going!
- Island Adventures & Fairytale Magic: Celebrating Our Sparks Summer Campers!
- Villain Kids Spring Break Camp
- Defying Gravity Spring Break Camp
- Emerald City Explorers Spring Break Camp
- Ocean Adventures Spring Break Camp
- 2026 Spring Break Musical Theatre Camps Now Open for Registration!
- How Spring Break Theatre Camps Create Lasting Friendships
- Musical Theatre Camp Magic This Week
- Summer Camp Registration is Now Open!
- Sparks Shine Bright in Our Frozen Theatre Camp
- Kids Dazzle in Our Beauty and the Beast Theatre Camp
- SMASH Campers Shine at Camp
- Week One Camps Have Started!
- It’s Almost Camp Time
- Join Our Musical Theatre Camps This Summer
- Spring Break Camps are Starting Soon!
- Registration is Open for Our Spring Break Camps
- Friday Flashback: Summer Musical Theatre Camps
- Now Registering for Pro-D Camps
- Congratulations to All Our Camp Kids
- It’s Day One for Summer Camp
- LAST CHANCE to Register for Our Summer camps
- Our HSM Summer Camp Started Today!
Theatre tips
Skills, advice and the why behind musical theatre training.
- Why Musical Theatre Is About So Much More Than Performing
- Tips and Tricks for Young Singers
- The Heart of Musical Theatre: Love Songs
- Overcoming Stage Fright
- The Magic of Mini Musicals
- 5 Ways Musical Theatre Boosts Creativity in Kids
- How Musical Theatre Beats the Winter Blues
- Why Families Love SMASH
- The Art of Stage Makeup
- A Beginner’s Guide to Musical Theatre Terminology
- The Power of Costumes
- How Musical Theatre Teaches Leadership and Responsibility
- How Musical Theatre Builds Confidence in Kids
- The Magic of Jukebox Musicals
- We Need Help to Store Our Theatre Costumes:
- How Songs Elevate Musical Theatre
- Why The Ensemble is the Backbone of Every Show
- Get Ready for Showtime with New Jazz Shoes
- The Art of Improvisation in Musical Theatre
- The Power of Community in Musical Theatre
- Preparing for a Role in Musical Theatre
- The Power of Set Design in Musical Theatre
- Unveiling Stage Management Secrets in Musical Theatre
- Using Costumes to Bring Stories to Life in Musical Theatre
- Understanding the Role of Lighting in Musical Theatre
- Why Musical Theatre Matters to Young People
- Stage Makeup: How Makeup Transforms Characters and Enhances Musical Theatre Performances
- Musical Theatre 101: Discovering the Basics
- The Power of Theatre for Children
- The Importance of Improv in Theatre
Studio life
Tips, reminders and life at the studio.
- Behind the Scenes at SMASH: A New Season Takes Shape
- Welcome to the 2026/2027 Season at SMASH!
- The Magic of Make-Believe: Why Spring Break is the Perfect Time to Explore Theatre
- Family Day Long Weekend Studio Closure
- The Power of Teamwork in Theatre
- Ready for the Studio? The 5 Essentials for Every SMASH Student
- We’re Back! Classes Resume Monday, Jan 5th
- Happy Birthday Coco
- Merry & Bright: A Holiday Wish from SMASH
- We’re Honoured—Thank You, SMASH Families!
- A New SMASH Tradition Begins
- The New Season of SMASH is Starting!
- Creating a Home Performance Space
- Theatre Games You Can Play at Home This Summer
- Less Screens, More Musical Theatre!
- Happy Easter from SMASH!
- BTS - Rehearsing Like a True Newsie
- SMASH Spring Break Closure
- SMASH and the Canada Young Theatre Awards
- Stay Connected With Our Parent Portals
- Happy Family Day from SMASH!
- Studio Closed for Family Day
- Supporting Your Child’s Theatre Journey
- Get Ready for Spring Break at SMASH!
- Happy New Year from SMASH!
- Merry Christmas from SMASH Performing Arts!
- Incorporating Festive Themes into Musical Theatre
- A Bittersweet Goodbye
- Congratulations to Our Rising STARS
- Lest We Forget
- Stay Connected with SMASH
- Happy Halloween
- Reminder: Studio Closed for Halloween! 🎃
- Happy Thanksgiving from SMASH Performing Arts!
- Studio Closed!
- SMASH Performing Arts’s First-Ever Double Feature
- No Classes September 30
- New Studio Rules
- SMASH is Back in Session
- Classes Begin Monday, September 9th
- The Team Behind the Magic
- Under the Sea Success
- The Epoch Times Loves SMASH
- Congratulations to SMASH
- Happy Canada Day
- The Audience's Role in Bringing Musical Theatre to Life
- Happy Easter from SMASH
- Spring Break Shenanigans
- Building a Character Like a Pro
- Happy Family Day!
- Discover the Joy of Musical Theatre at SMASH in White Rock/South Surrey
- Musical Theatre Classes in White Rock: Teacher Spotlight
- Happy New Year!
- Musical Theatre Classes in White Rock: Teacher Spotlight
- Merry Christmas from SMASH
- Musical Theatre Classes in White Rock: Teacher Spotlight
- Winter Holidays at SMASH: A Time for Celebration and Break
- Musical Theatre White Rock: Tuesday Testimonial
- The Evolution of Musical Theatre: A Journey Through Time
- Musical Theatre White Rock: Tuesday Testimonial
- Musical Theatre South Surrey: Tuesday Testimonial
- Musical Theatre Surrey: Tuesday Testimonial
- The Melody of Moments
- Embrace Your Role
- Congratulations to SMASH!
- Embracing the Spotlight: The Importance of Not Getting the Part You Hoped For
- Please Vote for SMASH!!
- Jazz Up Your Musical Theatre Training
- Unlocking Growth and Creativity: Early Musical Theatre Education
- The First Week of Classes Is Coming Fast!
- Attention All TEEN Performers!
Newsletters
Family newsletters and updates.
- Our March Newsletter Has Been Delivered
- Our February Newsletter is Now in The Portals
- Our January Newsletter is Now in The Portals
- Our December Newsletter is Available
- Our November Newsletter is Available!
- Our October Newsletter is Out!
- Our May Newsletter Is Out!
- Our March Newsletter Is Out!
- Our February Newsletter Has Been Sent!
- Our January Newsletter is Out!
- Our September Newsletter is Out!
- Our July Musical Theatre Newsletter is Out!
- Our June Musical Theatre Newsletter is Out!
- Our March Musical Theatre Newsletter is Out!
- Our February Musical Theatre Newsletter is Out!
- Our January Musical Theatre Newsletter is Out!
- Our December Musical Theatre Newsletter is Out!