CAPA Homeschool Programming
CAPA Homeschool Programming
The National Endowment for the Arts says, “Students who study the arts are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement. Research shows sustained learning in music and theater correlates strongly with higher achievement in both math and reading.” In addition to the academic benefits, performing arts intrinsically build a strong sense of self, community, and belonging. The arts are worthwhile, needful, and FUN!
Come grow with us!
The National Endowment for the Arts says, “Students who study the arts are four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement. Research shows sustained learning in music and theater correlates strongly with higher achievement in both math and reading.” In addition to the academic benefits, performing arts intrinsically build a strong sense of self, community, and belonging. The arts are worthwhile, needful, and FUN!
Come grow with us!
Carolina Academy of Performing Arts Presents:
Carolina Academy of Performing Arts Presents:
Melanie Prince, Director
Melanie Prince, Director
Melanie Prince has been teaching Acting and Musical Theatre for almost two decades. She earned her BA in theatre with emphasis in Acting and Musical Theatre from California State University Sacramento. She lead a Northern CA charter high school theatre program for three years and has also owned and operated a children's performing arts school in Nashville TN. She spent three amazing years working with Estes Tarver at Moonlight Stage Company in Raleigh. After realizing the need for strong acting and arts programs in the Western Wake Region, Melanie founded CAPA, Carolina Academy of Performing Arts. She is the Artistic Director of CAPA and primary director and acting instructor. Melanie is represented by Terri Dollar of KU talent. Among her favorite roles and director's credits are Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, and Mrs. Cratchet in David Ira Wood III's "A Christmas Carol" that afforded her life long dream of performing abroad. She treasures the experiences she's had performing with her children most of all. Acting is a family affair and she has spent countless hours on commercial, television and major motion picture sets. Growing talent in others and helping them to express themselves is as rewarding to her as being on stage herself for they, “are such stuff as dreams are made of” (Shakespeare).
Melanie Prince has been teaching Acting and Musical Theatre for almost two decades. She earned her BA in theatre with emphasis in Acting and Musical Theatre from California State University Sacramento. She lead a Northern CA charter high school theatre program for three years and has also owned and operated a children's performing arts school in Nashville TN. She spent three amazing years working with Estes Tarver at Moonlight Stage Company in Raleigh. After realizing the need for strong acting and arts programs in the Western Wake Region, Melanie founded CAPA, Carolina Academy of Performing Arts. She is the Artistic Director of CAPA and primary director and acting instructor. Melanie is represented by Terri Dollar of KU talent. Among her favorite roles and director's credits are Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, and Mrs. Cratchet in David Ira Wood III's "A Christmas Carol" that afforded her life long dream of performing abroad. She treasures the experiences she's had performing with her children most of all. Acting is a family affair and she has spent countless hours on commercial, television and major motion picture sets. Growing talent in others and helping them to express themselves is as rewarding to her as being on stage herself for they, “are such stuff as dreams are made of” (Shakespeare).
Spring 2020 Disney Frozen Jr. Production Workshop
Homeschool Cast
$50 Costume fee due at Registration.
Community Theatre Parent Participation information meeting: 1/29/19, 12:30PM - Auditions Immediately following.
Auditions are encouraged but not required for performers who are happy to be assigned to the ensemble. The ensemble is a valuable role.
All participants will have an enriching theatrical experience.
Audition Sign up and sides will be emailed one week prior. Choose scene/monologue, it doesn't have to be memorized. Also prepare 16-32 bars of a song from the show.
Two Performances + Tech rehearsals every night 5/19-23/20. (No conflicts tech week please)
Reminder: An additional $100 deposit check is due per child at the parent meeting and will not be deposited upon completion of 5 parent volunteer hours.
Parents may opt out of volunteering and pay the $100 fee.
Instruction and performances located at Potter's Hand, 3468 Apex Peakway, Apex
This Workshop meets once weekly each Wednesday 12:30-3:00 PM Beginning January 29, 2020
Minimum 30 participants
Tuition: $275 plus a $50 costume fee due at registration
Spring 2020 Disney Frozen Jr. Production Workshop
Homeschool Cast
$50 Costume fee due at Registration.
Community Theatre Parent Participation information meeting: 1/29/19, 12:30PM - Auditions Immediately following.
Auditions are encouraged but not required for performers who are happy to be assigned to the ensemble. The ensemble is a valuable role.
All participants will have an enriching theatrical experience.
Audition Sign up and sides will be emailed one week prior. Choose scene/monologue, it doesn't have to be memorized. Also prepare 16-32 bars of a song from the show.
Two Performances + Tech rehearsals every night 5/19-23/20. (No conflicts tech week please)
Reminder: An additional $100 deposit check is due per child at the parent meeting and will not be deposited upon completion of 5 parent volunteer hours.
Parents may opt out of volunteering and pay the $100 fee.
Instruction and performances located at Potter's Hand, 3468 Apex Peakway, Apex
This Workshop meets once weekly each Wednesday 12:30-3:00 PM Beginning January 29, 2020
Minimum 30 participants
Tuition: $275 plus a $50 costume fee due at registration
CAPA Homeschool Workshops
CAPA Homeschool Workshops
Payton Prince, Assistant Director & Choreographer
Payton Prince, Assistant Director & Choreographer
Payton has been trained by the best our area has to offer. Now her training continues at Brigham Young University, a nationally recognized musical theatre program. She’s had the fortune to be directed by tony award winner, Casey Hushion and share the stage with legends, David Ira Wood III and Andrea McArdle. Payton is represented by Terri Dollar and brings an amazing ability to relate to youth as well as grow talent in them. A gifted teacher, her visionary talent to stage musicals makes us fortunate to have her join us each summer as our choreographer and assistant director for CAPA Summer Stock Musical Theatre Camp.
Payton has been trained by the best our area has to offer. Now her training continues at Brigham Young University, a nationally recognized musical theatre program. She’s had the fortune to be directed by tony award winner, Casey Hushion and share the stage with legends, David Ira Wood III and Andrea McArdle. Payton is represented by Terri Dollar and brings an amazing ability to relate to youth as well as grow talent in them. A gifted teacher, her visionary talent to stage musicals makes us fortunate to have her join us each summer as our choreographer and assistant director for CAPA Summer Stock Musical Theatre Camp.
Jill Smith, Musical Director
Jill Smith, Musical Director
Jill Hardin Smith grew up in West Texas, the daughter of an orchestra teacher. She studied violin and piano as a youth but her love of singing eventually won her full attention and she was awarded a scholarship to the Texas Tech University School of Music, where she graduated with a degree in music education with an emphasis in vocal and choral music. During college, she was a member of the esteemed Madrigal Singers who performed throughout the community and toured Europe. She also enjoyed being a part of the college musical theater scene and after graduation, performed with the Fort Worth opera for two seasons before starting her family. Jill was a school choir director in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for 4 years and was the education director for a private music school, developing curriculum for their Pre-K program and group piano classes. Since moving to NC, she has taught many private students, directed the Peak City Singers of Apex to a Gold Medal in the statewide Senior Games and held the title of Music Director for several shows. She’s also requested as a music substitute for area school teachers. Everywhere she has lived, Jill has been a church musician, uplifting others as she directs children and adult choirs in worship services and through her solo performances.
Jill Hardin Smith grew up in West Texas, the daughter of an orchestra teacher. She studied violin and piano as a youth but her love of singing eventually won her full attention and she was awarded a scholarship to the Texas Tech University School of Music, where she graduated with a degree in music education with an emphasis in vocal and choral music. During college, she was a member of the esteemed Madrigal Singers who performed throughout the community and toured Europe. She also enjoyed being a part of the college musical theater scene and after graduation, performed with the Fort Worth opera for two seasons before starting her family. Jill was a school choir director in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for 4 years and was the education director for a private music school, developing curriculum for their Pre-K program and group piano classes. Since moving to NC, she has taught many private students, directed the Peak City Singers of Apex to a Gold Medal in the statewide Senior Games and held the title of Music Director for several shows. She’s also requested as a music substitute for area school teachers. Everywhere she has lived, Jill has been a church musician, uplifting others as she directs children and adult choirs in worship services and through her solo performances.
Fall 2019 Drama Club
This is a class for 8-15 year old Homeschoolers.
Using Theatre games, activities, and scene work to grow acting and audition ability and bring together students who enjoy the fine arts.
This club will also promote collaboration with peers, increase critical thinking, creativity, communication and discipline.
Group may be divided into sub groups as needed.
No formal training or experience is needed.
Meetings will begin on September 11, 2019 and end with a parent observation on November 20, 2019.
Weather make ups will be made up as we are able
This class meets Wednesday 1:00-3:00PM beginning September 11, 2019 and will end with a parent observation on November 20, 2019.
Minimum 12 students
Tuition: $165
Fall 2019 Drama Club
This is a class for 8-15 year old Homeschoolers.
Using Theatre games, activities, and scene work to grow acting and audition ability and bring together students who enjoy the fine arts.
This club will also promote collaboration with peers, increase critical thinking, creativity, communication and discipline.
Group may be divided into sub groups as needed.
No formal training or experience is needed.
Meetings will begin on September 11, 2019 and end with a parent observation on November 20, 2019.
Weather make ups will be made up as we are able
This class meets Wednesday 1:00-3:00PM beginning September 11, 2019 and will end with a parent observation on November 20, 2019.
Minimum 12 students
Tuition: $165
