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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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Little Shop of Horrors, Woodgrove High School, Purcellville, Virginia, March 7, 2020

Best written reviews for Little Shop of Horrors performed at Woodgrove High School in Purcellville, Virginia. Reviewed on March 7, 2020.
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Bye Bye Birdie, Connelly School of the Holy Child, Potomac, Maryland, February 28, 2020

Best written reviews for Bye Bye Birdie performed at Connelly School of the Holy Child in Potomac, Maryland. Reviewed on February 28, 2020.
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A Piece of My Heart, Lake Braddock Secondary School, Burke, Virginia, February 22, 2020

Best written reviews for A Piece of My Heart performed at Lake Braddock Secondary School in Burke, Virginia. Reviewed on February 22, 2020.
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James and the Giant Peach, Oakcrest School, McLean, Virginia, February 22, 2020

Best written reviews for James and the Giant Peach performed at Oakcrest School in McLean, Virginia. Reviewed on February 22, 2020.
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Through the Eyes: Mockingbird and 110 Stories, Woodbridge Senior High School, Woodbridge, Virginia, February 8, 2020

Best written reviews for Through the Eyes: Mockingbird and 110 Stories performed at Woodbridge Senior High School in Woodbridge, Virginia. Reviewed on February 8, 2020.
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Hamlet, Herndon High School, Herndon, Virginia, December 7, 2019

Best written reviews for Hamlet performed at Herndon High School in Herndon, Virginia. Reviewed on December 7, 2019.
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Romeo and Juliet, Langley High School, McLean, Virginia, December 6, 2019

Best written reviews for Romeo and Juliet performed at Langley High School in McLean, Virginia. Reviewed on December 6, 2019.
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Robinson Secondary School, Fairfax, Virginia, November 23, 2019

Best written reviews for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time performed at Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax, Virginia. Reviewed on November 23, 2019.
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Almost, Maine, Riverside High School, Leesburg, Virginia, November 23, 2019

Best written reviews for Almost, Maine performed at Riverside High School in Leesburg, Virginia. Reviewed on November 23, 2019.
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The Outsiders, St. Paul VI Catholic High School, Fairfax, Virginia, November 23, 2019

Best written reviews for The Outsiders performed at St. Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax, Virginia. Reviewed on November 23, 2019.
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