Participate

The CAPA Marquee Awards are open to all public, private, parochial, and charter schools producing high school musicals in central Ohio.

25-26 Applications will open on Tuesday, August 12 at NOON.

Participant Eligibility

LOCATION

  • High schools must be in Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Hocking, Knox, Licking, Madison, Perry, Pickaway, Ross, or Union counties to participate.

PRODUCTION TYPES

  • Schools must perform a published musical, operetta, or revue (either currently held by a licensing house or in the public domain) presented with the approval or permission of the original creators, publishers, or their representatives.
  • Schools must produce one of the full-length musicals approved by the National High School Musical Theatre awards list.

PRODUCTION DATES

  • Productions must take place between October 9, 2025 and April 11, 2026.
  • There must be more than one (1) performance of each nominated production.

Cost to Participate

FEES

A $150 registration fee is required.

TICKETS TO SHOWCASE

Each school is required to purchase 25 tickets to the 2026 CAPA Marquee Awards Showcase at the discounted student ticket price of $15. Payment for tickets must be received by Friday, March 13, 2026.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

We do not want a school’s inability to pay to prevent participation in the program. Financial assistance is available to schools who qualify. Please contact marqueeawards@capa.com for additional information.

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