The Cappies is a US IRS 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization filing under EIN 31-1803517
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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.
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.
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.
With generous support from Fairfax County Public Schools, the 19th Annual Cappies NCA Gala on-stage photos are now available for viewing/download at https://fcps.widencollective.com/portals/xao5yhtk/FCPSPhotographyPortal/c/ae76d5c8-0e4a-4f8d-9959-8da880b851e8
This link will remain live on our Gala Information page, with upcoming backstage / trophy photos provided by additional gala photographers, Sara Metcalf and Frank Boswell.
We the People: A Human Family Play by Herndon High School in Herndon, Virginia. December 12, 2020.
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