May 22, 2012

Gala Nominees Announcement

Over 100 students, from 14 Kansas City High Schools, wrote over 500 theatrical reviews, in preparation for nominating over 200 students for 38 award categories, which will be presented this Saturday, at the 10th Annual Kansas City Cappies Gala!

The Kansas City Cappies works with high school theatre students all over the metro area; cultivating their writing skills, improving their critical analysis abilities, and honoring their talents and skills in and on their school plays and musicals.

The Kansas City Cappies recognizes these outstanding students in 38 different categories, which include acting, singing, dancing, musicianship, writing, and every technical category theatre affords.

Cappies Critics came from schools from North Kansas City to Harrisonville, to vote on May 1st in Lee's Summit, the results were authenticated by Burrington & Starkey CPA in Belton, and the ceremony, including performances from the top Play and Musical category nominees, will be held in Blue Springs.

The 10th Annual Kansas City Cappies Gala will be held on Saturday, May 26th, at 6:30pm, at the Barbara Landes Performing Arts Center at Blue Springs South High School. This black-tie optional event is open to the public, and tickets are available by calling 1-877-902-2779 ext. 107 for $10 in advance, or for $15 at the door.



-The Press is welcome at both the event and at rehearsals on Friday and Saturday during the day.

-For more information, contact Program Director, Beth Bloom Ocheskey at 816-589-0980.

-A full list of nominees can be provided by e-mail, from beth.ocheskey@cappies.com.

-The Kansas City Cappies is the senior member of the four chapters in Missouri. (www.cappies.com)

-The Kansas City Cappies is a member of the International Cappies Organization, created by Bill Strauss, (who founded the satirical musical theater group the Capitol Steps, was a playwright and lecturer, and coined the term "Millianals" for our current youth generation from his book, "Millennials Rising.")


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