Theatre Arts

The Theater Arts program at Capistrano Valley High School includes a comprehensive performing arts training.  We offer training in Acting, Stagecraft, IB Theatre, Musical Production, Choir, and Pit Orchestra.  Three levels of Drama are offered including: Drama 1, Advanced Drama, and Actors' Repertory.  The after school productions are audition-only but are open to all.  Auditions are held during the first week of fall semester for the fall play, and the week before the spring semester for the musical.  Please visit the tabs to the left to navigate through the Drama and Stagecraft pages for more information.

 

For further information about Capo Drama classes, festivals, awards, field trips and upcoming productions, click below.

Capo Theatre Arts

 

 

Fall Play:

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER

October 4th-6th

CLOSED

 

Winter Children's Theatre Play:

CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS

November 29th 

 

Student Production:

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Nov. 30th and Dec. 1st

 

Musical:

SEUSSICAL

March 27th-30th

(Auditions December 3rd-5th) 

 

Actors' Rep Production:

MACBETH

May 10th & 11th

(Auditions in Actors' Rep Class)

 

Capo Theatre Arts is headed to New York City in June! Sign-ups are now closed. 

 

 

 

INCOMING FRESHMEN 4 YEAR PLAN FOR THEATRE STUDENTS

 

Wondering how to fit Theatre into your class schedule?  Check out this info, then email Mrs. Tucker with any further questions.  Update:  CCP is no longer a required class for graduation, so Freshmen now have more room in their schedule to take a Theatre class!

 

ACTORS' REPERTORY CLASS:  May 2019.  Auditions for current Drama students who want to reach the top level acting class at Capo.  Pre-requisite is Drama 1, Advanced Drama, or a combination of the two, or extensive theatrical training at a different high school or theatre.  Please click here for more information on what to prepare for the audition.

 

ADVANCED DRAMA CLASS:  May 2019.  Auditions are only for students who feel that they are ready to skip a year of Drama 1.  This should only be considered for students who have experience in plays (at Capo or community theatre) and have a love of theatre.  Students will be skipping a year of lessons, so they should be fast learners who can catch up with the terminology, theatre history, and analysis techniques taught in Drama 1.  Click here for more information on what to prepare for the audition.

 

There are no auditions necessary if you want to add Drama 1 to your schedule, or if you are a continuing Drama 1 student who wants to take Advanced Drama.

Emily Tucker (Theatre Teacher, Director) Mrs. Tucker teaches Stagecraft, Drama 1, Advanced Drama, Actors’ Repertory, and Drama Musical Comedy (the after school productions of straight plays and musicals).  She has directed 24 plays and musicals during her ten years at Capo. She received the Capistrano Valley High School Teacher of the Year in 2012.  Click here for more information, or email eatucker@capousd.org with any questions.

 

Rick Nichols (Theater Manager)  Mr. Nichols runs the Capistrano Performing Arts Center, and has come to us with years of experience working  and running tech and crew for such renowned companies and Disney and Segerstrom Performing Arts Center.  He manages the scheduling for the stage, outside rentals, and keeps the space looking beautiful and running smoothly.  He also assists with technical crews and construction crews during Stagecraft class and after school crew.  To reach Mr. Nichols, please email rwnichols@capousd.org

 

Cris Stuart  (Choreographer)  Cris has been the on-site choreographer for Capistrano Valley High School musicals for 20 years.  He has won numerous awards including Best Interperative Choreography and Best Choreography at the O.C. MACY Awards.  He also choreographs dances for cheerleaders at various schools and companies in southern California, including a recent half-time dance for the Lakers cheerleaders.  Additionally, he has choreographed dances for TV, including a music video for Gwen Stefani.