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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 “Much Ado About Nothing” performed by James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia. Reviewed on November 12, 2022.

James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia, presented “Much Ado About Nothing” to the Cappies Critics on November 12, 2022. Here are the top two Cappies Critic reviews.
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Best written reviews for “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee ” performed by James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia. Reviewed on April 30, 2022.

James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia, presented, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee“ to the Cappies Critics on April 30, 2202. Here are the top two Cappies Critic reviews.
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Best written reviews for “Waiting on Trains” performed by James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia. Reviewed on May 15, 2021.

James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia, presented, “Waiting on Trains” to the Cappies Critics on May 15, 2021. Here are the top two Cappies Critic reviews.
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Best written reviews for “The Literati Awards” and “The PTA Meeting” performed by James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia. Reviewed on April 24, 2021.

James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia, presented “The Literati Awards” and “The PTA Meeting” to the Cappies Critics on April 24, 2021. Here are the top two Cappies Critic reviews.
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream, James Madison High School, Vienna, Virginia, November 16, 2019

Best written reviews for A Midsummer Night’s Dream performed at James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia. Reviewed on November 16, 2019.
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West Side Story, James Madison High School, Vienna, Virginia, May 3, 2019

Best Written Reviews for West Side Story performed at James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia. Reviewed on May 3, 2019.
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Macbeth - James Madison High School - Vienna, Virginia - November 10, 2017

Best Written Reviews for Macbeth performed at James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia. Reviewed on November 10, 2017.
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Deadwood Dick - James Madison High School - Vienna, Virginia - November 12, 2016

Best Written Reviews for Deadwood Dick performed at James Madison High School in Vienna, Virginia. Reviewed on November 12, 2016.
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