Grades 3-8
CAP Theatre Co. Spring Session: Broadway Workshop
Led by Chelsye Ginn
In-Person
This semester in the CAP Theatre Company, young actors will dive into the dazzling world of Broadway musicals! Through theatre games and creative exercises, they will stretch their imaginations, bringing characters and stories to life through song, dance and acting. As they explore choreography and dive into vocal techniques, budding performers will discover new ways to express themselves.
Students will have exciting opportunities to explore excerpts from musicals and plays. Students will learn the fundamentals of acting, character development and how to tell a story through song. These rising stars will learn to shine in the spotlight and work together to create musical magic.
From show tunes to dance numbers, each activity is designed to boost confidence and nurture all-around theatrical talents. The young actors’ hard work will culminate in an end-of-class performance to demonstrate the skills they sharpened in this course!
Participation:
Each week, students should come to Musical Theatre wearing clothes and shoes that allow for comfortable movement. In order to keep the shared space clean, snacks are not permitted. However, bottled water is welcome and encouraged!
When students begin using scripts, they should bring their script and/or sheet music to every rehearsal. Students are also responsible for rehearsing their lines, songs and choreography at home. The more familiar they are with their performance material, the more confident they will feel performing in the showcase!
Performance Information:
The program culminates in a performance where students will present a musical selection for family and friends. It’s the perfect opportunity for our young performers to demonstrate their newly acquired skills and share their passion for musical theatre.
*Course Schedule:
2/2, 2/9, 2/23, 3/2, 3/9, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4
CAP has partnered with Hendricks Avenue Baptist Church for this program. Classes will be held at 4001 Hendricks Avenue, 32207
Feb. 2 – May 4, 2026
**Enrollment for this program is partially supported by generous contributions from CAP’s individual donors, corporations, foundations and grants—making quality programming accessible to all families.
Chelsye Ginn
Teaching Artist Fellow in Theatre
Chelsye provides theatre instruction at multiple schools and sites throughout the year. In addition to leading students in the classroom, she is responsible for planning and supervising class field trips, guest artist visits and performance opportunities at CAP sites and throughout the Jacksonville community. She earned her bachelor’s in theatre from Florida State University and studied abroad at FSU’s Theatre Academy London under British theatre professionals. Chelsye brings over a decade of experience in theatre education, with a rich background that includes developing an award-winning middle school theatre program, working as a teaching artist and delivering arts integration residencies to underserved students. She joined the CAP team in 2024.