CAP Theatre Company
The CAP Theatre Company is a dynamic new program where students can pursue their passion for theatre while honing their performance skills.
Young actors in the CAP Theatre Company will develop their artistic character and stage presence by exploring:
- character development
- improvisational skills
- choreography
During each class, Teaching Artists utilize theatre games to instill and develop students’:
- acting skills
- relevant, age-appropriate theatre vocabulary
- basic technical theatre preparation (makeup, costuming, scenic painting, etc.)
- rehearsal and performance etiquette
Building Skills for the Future
CAP Theatre Company students will have access to CAP Teaching Artist Fellows in Theatre, as well as opportunities to collaborate with and learn from special guest artists. Their years of experience in professional theatre instruction and guidance will enrich the artistic growth of our students, as well as:
- open doors of opportunity to local and national competitions and performance opportunities
- develop broad skills, opening pathways toward professional careers in the arts
- provide comprehensive preparation for auditions in roles and arts-focused academic programs
Meet the Teaching Artist Fellows
Christian Anderson | Delores Barr Weaver Teaching Artist Fellow in Theatre
Christian provides arts-integration and afterschool theatre instruction at Highlands Estates Academy throughout the year. He holds a master’s in theatre for young audiences and has worked with organizations such as Orlando Family Stage and Central Florida Community Arts, teaching creative drama and directing productions for people of all ages. Christian is passionate about inclusive and collaborative theatre education, working with elementary-aged students and those with varying abilities. Christian joined the CAP team in 2024.
Chelsye P. 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.
Julia Veiga | Teaching Artist Fellow in Theatre
Julia provides theatre instruction at multiple schools and sites throughout the year. In addition to leading students in the classroom, she is plans and supervises performance opportunities at CAP sites and throughout the Jacksonville community. She holds a master’s in theatre for young audiences from the University of Central Florida. Julia became engaged in the performing arts after a community theatre production of “Cinderella” as a child. She thanks the quality educators who recognized her passion for the arts, which allowed her to foster her life-long love of theatre. Julia joined the CAP team in 2024.
Registration Opens Soon
For more information, contact Tiffany Melanson, Director of Arts Ignite and Art Smarts Programs, at tmelanson@capkids.org.