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.
SOME LIKE IT HOT Master Class!
We are so excited for our first 25-26 CMA Broadway master class featuring Bryan Hunt from the national tour of Some Like It Hot. Bryan will be teaching a TAP DANCE master class.
DATE:
Wednesday, November 19 from 4-5:30pm
PREPARATION:
TAP Master Class – All Levels Welcome! What to Bring:
- Footwear:Â Tap shoes are encouraged if you have them. If not, tennis shoes or hard-soled dress shoes will work just fine.
- Clothing:Â Wear comfortable attire suitable for musical theatre choreography.
- Extras: Don’t forget to bring a water bottle to stay hydrated!
LOCATION:
Ohio Theatre
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-ups close on Friday, November 14 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.
Additional spots are OPEN!
Sign-ups will CLOSE on Friday, November 14 at 8 pm.
SIXÂ Master ClassÂ
We are excited for another CMA Broadway Master Class this time featuring a member of the Broadway national tour of SIX!
DATE:
Thursday, December 18, 4-5:30pm
PREPARATION:
Content and prep TBA
LOCATION:
Ohio Theatre
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:
- School spots will open on Wednesday, December 3 at 4pm.
- Additional spots open on Friday, December 5 at 4pm.
- Sign-ups will CLOSE on Sunday, December 14 at 8pm.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION:
To participate in this workshop, you MUST submit the online 25-26CMA 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 will open on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 4pm!
Workshops
In addition to working with Broadway touring artists, we are also holding a series of workshops with professional, local artists throughout the year.
Student Reporter Press Pass Program!
Introducing the Student Reporter Press Pass program! Shadow the CAPA digital marketing team to better understand how we create videos and posts for social media. In this program, we will select up to 2 students per show to be our resident reporters at select 25-26 Broadway in Columbus shows. The students chosen will get the chance to film videos, interview patrons, and experience a Broadway performance. There is no cost to participate in this program.
No prior experience required! This program is designed to be an introduction to student reporting, content creation, and social media management. This is also the perfect learning opportunity before applying for the student reporter search with the National High School Musical Theatre Awards to cover the Jimmy Awards.
NOTE: Participation is not a pre-requisite to apply for National Student Reporter.
Participating Shows for this season:
- SIX (Tuesday, December 16)
- Back to the Future (Tuesday, January 6, 2026)
- Les Misérables (Tuesday, January 27, 2026)
- The Sound of Music (Tuesday, February 24, 2026)
REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY:
- 25-26 CAPA Marquee Schools: Must be a current student at one of the 2025–2026 CAPA Marquee Schools.
- Pre-Show Engagement: Must actively brainstorm and prepare engaging questions or interactive games to play with patrons prior to the performance.
- On-Camera Participation: Must be comfortable appearing on camera in some capacity (e.g., interviews, hosting segments, or capturing audience interactions).
- Equipment: Must bring a personal cell phone capable of recording video footage.
Students will be contacted within a month of the performance if they are selected.
Each student selected will be eligible to participate for one show per Broadway season. While participation in the program may help you sharpen your skills as a student reporter, it will not give you any other advantage if you decide to submit for National Student Reporter. Participating in the program does not guarantee the footage or photos taken before or after the performance will be posted on any of CAPA’s social media channels.
Applications open on Monday, November 10 at 4pm!
