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

Cat in the Hat…………Kayla Bryant

Jojo……………..Elyse Abregov

Horton the Elephant…………Ethan Kron

Gertrude McFuzz……………Natalie Hill

Mayzie LaBird………………Megan Ross

Sour Kangaroo………………Alexa Parvaneh

Mr. Mayor………………..Lucas Morgan

Mrs. Mayor……………..Chloe Konoske

General Gengus Khan Schmitz……….. Joel Wilmsen

Bird Girls…….Sophie Sepulveda, Chloe Beall, Jordyn Bitton, Ryan Nichols, Alexa Ghalwash, Marisa Accetta,

Makenna Fojas, Kylie Furgeson

Wickersham Brothers……Walker Nelson, Nic Beyer, Quinn Rizco, Andy Ceja, Jonny Langan, Joseph Phan

Judge Yurtle the Turtle……………Brenna Martinez

Grinch……….Arman Vakili

Vlad Vladakov and Jungle Creature………….Aiden Sallows

The Whos Makenna Malkin (Cindy Lou Who), Maggie Eberhardt, Tori Fockler, Emilie Roper, Caleb Martinez,

Abigayle Garnder, Claire Scott, Ryan Vakili

Jungle Creatures  Isabelle Le, Anya Nygaard, Nicole Isaac, Danielle Kalai, Lauren Harb,

Thing 1 and Thing 2—Kristen Slymen and Amanda Morrison

Congrats to the entire cast!!! Great job!!

Rehearsals start after school on January 7th.  

Fall Play:

Peter and the Starcatcher

October 4th-6th

Closed 

Winter Children's Theatre Play:

Charlie Brown Christmas

Closed 

Student Production:

Little Shop of Horrors

Nov. 30th and Dec. 1st

Musical:

Seussical

March 27th-30th

Buy Seussical tickets now

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.  More information on what to prepare for the Actors' Repertory Class 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.  More information on what to prepare for the Advanced Drama Class 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.  More information about Ms. Tucker, 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.