Welcome to MadCAP!
Dear
friends,
As I sit in my office
working on our preparations for the summer, the snow softly falls.
Although I love snowshoeing and other winter sports, I find my mind
drifting to summer fun. We are busy planning many exciting projects
for MadCAP’s summer program. I can hardly wait. Don’t miss the
thrilling rehearsal process and production of James DeVita’s
Wonderland in July! We’ll also be featuring two Disney
musicals (Sleeping Beauty and The
Aristocats), and a daring production of MacBeth.
MadCAP’s
mission is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to work in
creatively challenging projects that inspire and nurture talents in
the performing arts. During MadCAP’s Summer School of the Arts, MadCAP
artists foster a spirit of mutual support amongst all of our
performers from the youngest to the oldest. A kind and respectful
atmosphere is the expectation and the “norm” in our rehearsal studios
and beyond as we help artists of all ages develop their craft in a
community of supportive staff and fellow performers.
I can’t wait to
start working with all of you!
Kjerstie Johanson,
Artistic Director
MadCAP's Summer Locations
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In
June MadCAP will move to 214 N. Henry Street just behind the Overture
Center in Madison. We are thrilled to have a permanent location in downtown Madison,
close to the square and bus transportation with convenient for drop
off, pick up and parking.
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Madison Metro Transit System transportation is available from bus
stops around
the Capitol Square.
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See www.ci.madison.wi.us/metro/ for route, schedule
and fare info.
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This
summer Theatre
projects culminate with rehearsals and performances at the Bartell
Theatre, 113 E. Mifflin Street. It is an easy walk from our new
location to the Bartell Theatre.
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CAMP MadCAP a variety of fun and
different locations! Join us at the Zoo, at the Lake or at the Lussier
Center.
MadCAP's
Mission
MadCAP's School of
the Performing Arts provides opportunities for all young people to
work with professional teaching artists in creatively challenging
programs that encourage young people to realize their highest level of
artistic potential.
MadCAP is a member of the National
Guild of Community Schools of the Arts.
In keeping with the
Guild's Code of Best Practices, MadCAP's School of the Arts offers
broad, sequential programming that is responsive to community
needs and reflects our mission. We strive to
challenge each student to realize
his/her highest level of artistic potential by
affording students the opportunity
to participate in programs that culminate in
performances, presentations, or recitals. Instruction is sequential
and students have an opportunity to advance as they develop their
skills and talents in the performing arts. MadCAP engages a
qualified faculty of professional teaching artists. MadCAP's
studio and performance spaces are well suited and appropriately
equipped for instruction and performance.
MadCAP is open to all students without regard to race, creed, ethnic
background, physical or mental disability or income level. Tuition
fees are waived or pro-rated based on the US Government’s Housing and
Urban Development poverty guidelines.