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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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Voting Registration is Now Open!

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It's that time of year! Time to schedule your voting time slot for the 2018 Cappie Critic Awards Voting process!

All critics should login to CIS to register to vote.

A few notes for this year's voting locations: 

  • Tuesday, May 8 @ 7pm @ Dominion HS - Loudoun County students get priority to these sessions (you may be bumped) 
  • Wednesday, May 9 @ 7pm @ Northwood HS - Montgomery County / District of Columbia students get priority to these sessions (you may be bumped) 
  • Thursday, May 10 @ 7pm @ Lake Braddock - Open to ALL students - however space is VERY LIMITED, so please do not choose this day if you're able to make the 14th. 
  • Sunday, May 14 @ 9a, 10:30a, 12p, and 1:30p @ WT Woodson - ACTUAL VOTING DAY - there are 44 slots per session (4 sessions) - if you are in Loudoun/Montgomery/DC - please utilize your local voting day if possible. 

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