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The Cappies is a writing and awards program that trains high school theatre and journalism students to be expert writers, critical thinkers, and leaders. Student critics vie to be published in local media outlets by attending productions at other schools and writing critical reviews.

THROUGH THE CAPPIES

Theatre and journalism students are trained as critics and attend each others shows. Cappies students discuss and learn about theatre production. Throughout the year, newspapers publish the reviews with the students' bylines. At the end of the year, Cappies student critics decide who among their peer performers and technicians should be recognized for awards at the end of the season with glamour and excitement.

HOW IT ALL WORKS

Each participating school selects a show to be attended, and also forms a team of 3 to 9 student critics and 2 adult volunteers in the fall. Shows may have between 20 and 90 critics in attendance. Critic teams and mentors gather in a private discussion room to perform pre, mid, and post show discussions. The technical and performance aspects of the show are discussed with provided documentation from the host school.

After each show, with adult oversight, the mentors and program director select the best written reviews to be sent to local press outlets. All the reviews are also sent back to the performing school.

At the end of the season, a Tonys-like celebration occurs, where all nominated shows perform a cutting or the critics' choice song, and the final Cappies awards are presented with a trophy by regional critics and peers.

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Best written reviews for “The Glass Menagerie” performed by The New School of Northern Virginia in Fairfax, Virginia. Reviewed on March 18, 2023.

The New School of Northern Virginia in Fairfax, Virginia, presented “The Glass Menagerie” to the Cappies Critics on March 18, 2023. Here are the top two Cappies Critic reviews.
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Best written reviews for “Mamma Mia!” performed by St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School in Alexandria, Virginia. Reviewed on March 10, 2023.

St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School in Alexandria, Virginia, presented “Mamma Mia!” to the Cappies Critics on March 10, 2023. Here are the top two Cappies Critic reviews.
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Best written reviews for “My Favorite Year” performed by Albert Einstein High School in Kensington, Maryland. Reviewed on March 11, 2023.

Albert Einstein High School in Kensington, Maryland, presented “My Favorite Year” to the Cappies Critics on March 11, 2023. Here are the top two Cappies Critic reviews.
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Best written reviews for “Once on This Island” performed by Clarksburg High School in Clarksburg, Maryland. Reviewed on March 11, 2023.

Clarksburg High School in Clarksburg, Maryland presented “Once on This Island” to the Cappies Critics on March 11, 2023. Here are the top two Cappies Critic reviews.
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Best written reviews for “Legally Blonde The Musical” performed by Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Maryland. Reviewed on February 24, 2023.

Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, Maryland presented “Legally Blonde The Musical” to the Cappies Critics on February 24, 2023. Here are the top two Cappies Critic reviews.
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Best written reviews for “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” performed by St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Potomac, Maryland. Reviewed on February 25, 2023

St. Andrew’s Episcopal School in Potomac, Maryland presented “The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical” to the Cappies Critics on February 25, 2023. Here are the top two Cappies Critic reviews.
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Best written reviews for “Claudio Quest” performed by McLean High School in McLean, Virginia. Reviewed on February 11, 2023.

McLean High School in McLean, Virginia, presented “Claudio Quest” to the Cappies Critics on February 11, 2023. Here are the top two Cappies Critic reviews.
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Best written reviews for “Eurydice” performed by Colgan High School in Manassas, Virginia. Reviewed on February 11, 2023.

Colgan High School in Manassas, Virginia, presented “Eurydice” to the Cappies Critics on February 11, 2023. Here are the top two Cappies Critic reviews.
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Best written reviews for “Chicago: Teen Edition” performed by Falls Church High School in Falls Church, Virginia. Reviewed on December 3, 2022.

Falls Church High School in Falls Church, Virginia, presented “Chicago: Teen Edition” to the Cappies Critics on December 3, 2022. Here are the top two Cappies Critic reviews.
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Best written reviews for “The Play That Goes Wrong (High School Edition)” performed by Westfield High School in Chantilly, Virginia. Reviewed on December 2, 2022.

Westfield High School in Chantilly, Virginia, presented “The Play That Goes Wrong (High School Edition)” to the Cappies Critics on December 2, 2022. Here are the top two Cappies Critic reviews.
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