One of the best things about participating in the CAPA Marquee Awards is the opportunity to participate in professional theatre education activities throughout the year!

Broadway Master Classes

We will be holding FREE master classes for several of the Broadway in Columbus productions this season. All participating CAPA Marquee Awards schools will have the opportunity to sign up students for available slots.

Please note: All Broadway master classes are subject to the tour’s availability and therefore, are subject to change.

THE OUTSIDERS Master Class!

We are so excited for our final CMA master class, this time with a member of the Broadway national tour of The Outsiders on Thursday, March 19 from 4-5:30pm! Class content and prep TBA!

 

DATE:

Thursday, March 19 from 4-5:30pm

PREPARATION:

Class content TBA!

LOCATION:

Ohio Theatre, Room 4

REGISTRATION:

For this class, each 2025-2026 CAPA Marquee School will receive one designated slot which will be held for 48 hours. Please note, single school spots are reserved for 2025-2026 CAPA Marquee school only.

After 48 hours, any slots not filled will be open to ANY current high school student (participating schools AND non-participating schools) who resides in any of our eligible CAPA Marquee Awards counties. Those counties include Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Hocking, Knox, Licking, Madison, Perry, Pickaway, Ross, and Union. 

Sign-up timeline:

  • Single school spots open: Monday, March 2 at 4pm
  • Additional “free” spots open: Wednesday, March 4 at 4pm
  • Sign-ups close: Monday, March 16 at 8pm

REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION:

To participate in this workshop, you MUST submit the online 25-26 CMA Media Release Form and the 25-26 CMA Emergency Medical Form.  Both forms must be signed by both you and your parent/guardian. Your registration will not be considered complete until you have signed up for a master class slot and submitted these forms.

Sign-ups open on Monday, March 2 at 4 pm!

Workshops

In addition to working with Broadway touring artists, we are also holding a series of workshops with professional, local artists throughout the year.

Healthy Belting Workshop: Finding Your Belt Through Colors

Unlock new sounds and discover the full spectrum of your voice. In clinic, Dr. Lara Brooks guides singers through a creative color-based approach to legit singing, mix, and contemporary belt. Learn how to map vocal colors, tap into healthier and more expressive production, and bring clarity and power to contemporary musical theatre. Perfect for singers ready to level up their technique and artistry!

DATE:

Wednesday, March 11 from 4-5:30pm

LOCATION:

Ohio Theatre, Room1

PREPARATION:

We will select three participants to work with Lara, master class style, in front of the remaining participants after a 30-minute group workshop. Please prepare and bring a 16-32-bar cut from a song. An accompanist will be provided. Please bring clearly marked sheet music for the accompanist. Please bring a notetaking device or a pen and paper.

REGISTRATION:

For this class, each 2025-2026 CAPA Marquee School will receive one designated slot which will be held for 48 hours. Please note, single school spots are reserved for 2025-2026 CAPA Marquee school only.

After 48 hours, any slots not filled will be open to ANY current high school student (participating schools AND non-participating schools) who resides in any of our eligible CAPA Marquee Awards counties. Those counties include Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Franklin, Hocking, Knox, Licking, Madison, Perry, Pickaway, Ross, and Union. 

Sign-up timeline:

  • Single school spots open: Monday, February 23 at 4pm
  • Additional “free” spots open: Wednesday, February 25 at 4pm
  • Sign-ups close: Monday, March 9 at 8pm

REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION:

To participate in this workshop, you MUST submit the online 25-26 CMA Media Release Form and the 25-26 CMA Emergency Medical Form.  Both forms must be signed by both you and your parent/guardian. Your registration will not be considered complete until you have signed up for a master class slot and submitted these forms.

School spots open on Monday, February 23 at 4pm!