What are Cappies?
FOCUS ON 21st CENTURY LEARNINGThe 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.
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THROUGH THE CAPPIESTheatre 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.
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HOW IT ALL WORKSEach 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. |
All the information is from the official Cappies website, https://www.cappies.com/
Cappie Award Recipients2018 Season
Special Effects and/or Technology ~ Jack Griggs, Diego Maldonado, and JD Mayer Orchestra ~ The Titanic Band
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Cappies Nominations2018 Season
Maryland Theatre Guide Returning Critic ~ Emma Shacochis Maryland Theatre Guide Returning Critic ~ Vanessa Rivera Bill Strauss Graduating Critic ~ Maggie Klein Special Effects and/or Technology ~ Jack Griggs, Diego Maldonado, and JD Mayer Lighting ~ Carter Lindley Sets ~ Jack Griggs, Diego Maldonado, JD Mayer, and Simon Todd Orchestra ~ The Titanic Band Creativity ~ For Dramaturgy: Allison Feeney, Lindsey Jacobson, Megan Sheridan, and Shiva Zarean Stage Managment & Crew ~ Finlay Kuester, Kate Vietmeyer, Kylie Wilson, and Stephanie Zhang Ensemble in a Musical ~ The Passengers Featured Actor ~ Joe Malone Female Vocalist ~ Lindsey Jacobson Supporting Actor in a Musical ~ Maxwell Branciforte Lead Actor in a Musical ~ Parker Waters Critic Team ~ Oakton High School Cappie Critics Best Musical ~ Titanic at Oakton High School |
Team Sponsor and Head Cappie
The Oakton High School Cappie Critic Team 2017-2018
Carolyn Best Class of 2019 |
Lindsey Jacobson Class of 2018 |
Joe Malone JUNIOR Class of 2019 |
Vanessa Rivera JUNIOR Class of 2019 |
Emma Shacochis JUNIOR Class of 2019 |
Alexa Schwartzman JUNIOR Class of 2019 |
Parker Waters SENIOR Class of 2018 |
Jessie Yu SENIOR Class of 2018 |
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Mrs. Gelinas and the 2017 nominated Cappie Critics
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2018 Cappies Critic Team at the Cappies Award for their nominated critics, critic team, and musical.
Back: Carolyn Best, Jessie Yu, Parker Waters (Lead Actor in a Musical), Maggie Klein (Bill Strauss Graduating Critic), Alexa Schwartzman, Joe Malone (Featured Actor), and Mrs. Gelinas (Best Musical, Titanic the Musical).
Front: Vanessa Rivera (Maryland Theatre Guide Returning Critic), Emma Shacochis (Maryland Theatre Guide Returning Critic), and Lindsey Jacobson (Female Vocalist).
Back: Carolyn Best, Jessie Yu, Parker Waters (Lead Actor in a Musical), Maggie Klein (Bill Strauss Graduating Critic), Alexa Schwartzman, Joe Malone (Featured Actor), and Mrs. Gelinas (Best Musical, Titanic the Musical).
Front: Vanessa Rivera (Maryland Theatre Guide Returning Critic), Emma Shacochis (Maryland Theatre Guide Returning Critic), and Lindsey Jacobson (Female Vocalist).