Post show depression...this is when an amazing show is over and you become very sad and miss it like you would miss someone who has passed. It is a real thing. Teenagers who experience PSD will become withdrawn, might walk around the house sadly humming showtunes, could possibly talk of characters from the show as real people. (I really miss Motormouth, she was such a trailblazer) It will slowly fade away, but PSD is real. 

Thank you to parents who donated intermission goods, helped at builds, paints and strike and who loaned their kids out for the past three months. I couldn't be more proud. Photo CDs (or a Dropbox option) are coming soon! Just catching a breath first.

That's a wrap! See you at the next show!!!!!!!

HAIRSPRAY TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE BY CALLING 734-744-2650 #70463

OR RESERVING ONLINE AT 

CAPABOXOFFICE@GMAIL.COM

TICKETS ARE $10 PRESALE

$12 AT THE DOOR

WE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR WATER AND CANDY BAR DONATIONS TO SELL AT INTERMISSION EVERY NIGHT. PLEASE BRING ALL DONATIONS TO MS. HILLMAN'S ROOM ANYTIME. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!

Hello everyone, Mrs. Porter here with a CAPA Vocal update!

We had our first concert of the season this week, our Classical Recital on Tuesday and Wednesday.  I am very proud of the work all the students have done and both nights were a success.  I have received positive feedback from parents and audience members.  Great job everyone!  Next up, we will be singing at the Peace Pole ceremony on Oct. 28th during the day and are choosing music for the Holiday Concert in December.  

We have some students getting ready to sing at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) competition on Saturday , Nov. 1st in Lansing.  Ms. Jacquez, our resident voice teacher, is working with this select group on their pieces.  They will be competing with fellow high school students and will be able to hear performances from the college and graduate student divisions.  It is a great opportunity and the chance to hear some excellent performances!  

Don't forget to bring in money for the CAPA Hayride!  $10 per person is due by Oct. 22nd.  The hayride is on Saturday, Oct. 25th from 6-9:30pm at Real Life Day Farm in Canton.   I will provide the hot dogs and buns, anyone who is coming needs to bring either:
A 2 liter of pop or a case of water
Snacks--chips, trail mix, popcorn, etc.
Smores stuff--marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers
Dress warmly, the event is rain or shine.  We will meet at the farm.  Be sure to come, we always have a great time!

That's it for now, check back for more CAPA news!
Mrs. Porter

Hairspray News...

Please note that the program ad due date has been extended to Monday, October 20th. If you need more info, please e~mail Ms. Hillman. Program ads are fun for all! Please consider putting one or more in for your cast/crew member or for the whole group!

Tickets will go on sale October 20th. They are $10 presale and $12 at the door!

We are looking for donations of water and candy bars to sell at intermission. If you would like to help us out with donations, please e~mail Ms. Hillman or bring it on in! We appreciate any and all help!

The show is looking good! It is an exciting and exhausting process! 

Until next time...peace, love, CAPA.
Ms. Hillman 

This week, Acting one explored the wonderful world of folktales from around the world! Here are the masks they created! It was fun and I was proud of their creativity!

Acting 2 worked on CAPA Cares and we "Facetimed" Afghanistan to speak to one of my former students, who is serving there. This group will be donating goods to the troops. Other groups are also gearing up to help other causes. Stay tuned...

Advanced acting just completed their Historical monologues. They were excellent! 

Special Studies has a completed script for the Biggest show! We are starting to rehearse on Monday.

So...things are heating up in the Acting Strand! Thank you to the parents/guardians who came to see me at conferences! It is always fun to see everyone!

Hello everyone, Ms. Hillman here with some important tips for being a teenager in 2014...

I realize that social media is an important part of your everyday life. But, please be fully aware that every single thing you post on social media can be viewed by others. This means words, images and anything else that can be posted. 
It just hangs out there forever in that big media cloud in the sky and you cannot take it back!

So, please be careful when you are posting things online. For your own sake and the sake of others. 

Taking photos and videos of people without their knowledge or permission is invasive....especially in the arts. Sometimes we have special moments in class/during shows, lectures, performances, rehearsals and those moments should be left to our memories. It doesn't need to be documented. If you would like to video or photograph someone's performance/rehearsals, you need to ask them if it is okay. This goes for all of our CAPA strands. It is the respectful and right thing to do. Do not post unless permission is granted. Please. 

While I am at it...let's all focus on our communication skills. Talking to people...actually face to face...is a lost art and it is such an important skill to have. We must get back in the habit of communicating our feelings to each other without the use of a keyboard or a video camera. TALK to each other, even if it is uncomfortable at first. This way of communicating is mature, respectful and will help you as you navigate the world in the present and future. Trust me. 

Listen, I know being a teenager is rough sometimes...but it can also be some of your best years. Just treat people the way you would like to be treated (thanks Mom!) and live in a way that makes you proud to be you. We are all in this together and mistakes will be made....but growing from those mistakes are what this life is all about!

Lecture has been completed. :) DING.


Theatrically Yours with Love, Ms. Hillman 

Hairspray cast...please go to Mrs. Porter's school webpage for music...so you can rehearse! It is important to know your lyrics, parts and have this stuff memorized. So, please visit and visit often!