Theater
WELCOME TO THE CAPA THEATER DEPARTMENT
A CAPA Theater student is a person who has a passion for and an interest in live performance and an eagerness to learn about all aspects of theater.
During their four years at CAPA, Theater students train in 5 different
areas: Acting,Script, Analysis, Writing, Technical Theater, and the
Business of Acting.
Besides performing, Theater students learn technical stage production sound and backstage management.
Theater students have many opportunities to perform in shows with their grade ensembles as well as with other groups within CAPA.
They also work the technical part of every show during CAPA’s performance seasons. In addition, they get to see several professional productions at theaters in Philadelphia. A CAPA Theater major graduates prepared to enter college for further study in the many occupations of the professional theater as well as other affiliated professions such as Psychology, Law, and Business.