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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 “Head over Heels” performed by Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax, Virginia. Reviewed on May 6, 2022.

Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax, Virginia, presented, “Head over Heels “ to the Cappies Critics on May 6, 2202. Here are the top two Cappies Critic reviews.
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Best written reviews for “Ramble” performed by Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax, Virginia. Reviewed on April 10, 2021

Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax, Virginia, presented, “Ramble” to the Cappies Critics on April 10, 2021. Here are the top two Cappies Critic reviews.
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Best written reviews for “Dear Diary… 💛, P Schuy” performed by Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax, Virginia. Reviewed on March 12, 2021.

Robinson Secondary School of Fairfax, Virginia, presented, " Dear Diary… 💛, P Schuy” to the Cappies Critics on March 12, 2021. Here are the top two Cappies Critic reviews.
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Best written reviews for "Life Finds a Way" performed at Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax, Virginia. Reviewed on February 26, 2021.

Robinson Secondary School presented, "Life Finds a Way" to the Cappies Critics on February 26, 2021. Here are the top two Cappies Critic reviews.
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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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Mary Poppins, Robinson Secondary School, Fairfax, Virginia, May 3, 2019

Best Written Reviews for Mary Poppins performed at Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax, Virginia. Reviewed on May 3, 2019.
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Monty Python’s Spamalot, Robinson Secondary School, Fairfax, Virginia, May 4, 2018

Best Written Reviews for Monty Python’s Spamalot performed at Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax, Virginia. Reviewed on May 4, 2018.
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Pippin - Robinson Secondary School - Fairfax, Virginia - May 5, 2017

Best Written Reviews for Pippin performed at Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax, Virginia. Reviewed on May 5, 2017.
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