Program Overview

Carolina Academy of Performing Arts

CAPA is a premier educational organization that provides conservatory-level instruction in theatre, music, dance and film. CAPA offers classes for youth ages 4 to 18 as well as courses for adults. Our instructors have performed on Broadway and other professional venues and have been featured in film and television programs produced by the country’s leading production companies and networks.

Whether your child is just starting or an experienced performer, CAPA’s nationally recognized program provides a supportive, non-competitive atmosphere that will challenge and inspire young performers to elevate their skills.

Melanie Prince, Founder & Conservatory Artistic Director

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Classes held at Hope Community Church

2080 E. Williams Street, Apex, NC

Contact: CAPA@mycapa.org

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  • 2025-26 Season runs September 8-May 15th
  • No classes: November 24th-28th, December 15th-January 23rd, February 12th, March 30th-April 3rd
  • Tuition divided into monthly payments September-May
  • Annual registration fee per family: $25

Classes and workshops are Open Enrollment, allowing you to start at any time, if space is available, until February 15, 2026.

Need-based scholarships are available for all of our programs through CAPA Theatre, Inc. Please email Scholarships@mycapa.org for an application.