Education Through Entertainment

Bring your students to an educational production at Columbus’ finest historical theatres Downloadable study guides for each production, curriculum connections, as well as historical information about each theatre, are available in the show descriptions below. Purchase your tickets today. Click Here for more information.

2012 - 2013 CAPA Education Series

Silent Boy - Friday, October 12, 2012
Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great - Monday, November 12, 2012
A Christmas Carol - Monday, November 26, 2012
MatheMagic! - Monday, December 3, 2012
Dr. Kaboom! "Look out! Science is Coming!" - Monday, January 28, 2013
Rainbow Fish - Wednesday, February 20, 2013

As part of its regular theatre season, CAPA offers select student matinee performances each year. These shows are an enjoyable way for students and teachers to experience a performance and learn about the works and artists who present them. Some performances include advance program materials and/or artist-hosted master classes. Select artists also make in-school appearances for master classes and/or demonstrations. In 2012, jazz pianist Alfredo Rodriguez conducted a master class with the jazz band at Columbus Alternative High School with many other students in the audience. Participants were given complimentary tickets to Mr. Rodriguez' performance later that evening at the Lincoln Theatre.

In September 2006, CAPA proudly adopted Highland Elementary, and in September 2007, added Walnut Ridge High School to our program.

Students of both schools are eligible to attend performances at CAPA venues, see performances and workshops in their school, and use study guides provided by CAPA to better their understanding of the arts. CAPA provides tickets, transportation, study materials, and in-school sessions. Hundreds of students have been involved at all grade levels. Shows have included: A Christmas Carol, Crowns, Big Apple Circus, The Secret Garden, La Boehme, Tango Fire, and Cinderella. Workshops and master classes have included: Alfredo Rodriguez, Tiempo Libre, The Second City, TS Monk, and Edgar Meyer.

For more information about CAPA’s education initiatives, please contact Education Director Jeani Stahler at jstahler@CAPA.com

*Please note, this banner is to provide you with a possible resource of funding. Grants are not guaranteed.

Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great

Mon., Nov. 12, 2012, 10 am & 1 pm
at the Lincoln Theatre (theatre info)
$5
(performance time, approx. 50 min.)

Being a 10 year old kid is kind of a pain. Having an older sister is really a pain. Being afraid of everything is...well, just plain painful! Sheila Tubman, otherwise known as Sheila the Great, comes of age in ArtsPower's lively and poignant musical about discovering the person within. Based on the best-selling book by Judy Blume.

Click Here to download the Study Guide

Curriculum Connections:
Family Relationships
Literature-Based
Language/Communications Skills
Values-Based

Recommended for grades 2-6.

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

Mon., Nov. 26, 2012, 10 am (SOLD OUT!)
at the Palace Theatre (theatre info)
$5
(performance time: 2 hrs. 5 min. plus a 15 min. intermission)

For more than 30 years, CAPA has kicked off central Ohio’s holiday season with its presentation of this fully staged musical. A Christmas Carol captures all of the warmth, goodwill, and musical memories of the holiday season as Ebenezer Scrooge discovers the true meaning of Christmas.

Click Here and Here to download both Study Guides

Curriculum Connections:
Family Relationships
Historical/Social Studies
Literature-Based
Language Arts
Music/Dance
Values-Based
Theater Concepts

Recommended for grades 3-12

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MatheMagic! Math is Amazing!

Mon., Dec. 3, 2012, 10 am (SOLD OUT) & 1 pm
at the Lincoln Theatre (theatre info)
$5
(performance time, approx. 1 hour)

Internationally acclaimed magician and educator, Bradley Fields, captivates students with his famous magic illusions, and turns them on to the history, the power, and the beauty of the language of Math! MatheMagic! is a never-to-be-forgotten live, stage experience for school audiences, which promotes math skills and problem-solving through visuals, history, language and world-class entertainment. By integrating math concepts with vocabulary, geography, history, and everyday problem-solving, students of different interests, abilities and learning styles are able to relate to math in new ways. Students will leave the theatre enthralled, with a renewed sense of wonder, and the enthusiasm to discover the Magic of Math!

Click Here to download the Study Guide - Mr. Fields recommends that teachers use this guide following the performance, instead of in preparation.

Curriculum Connections:
Mathematics/Critical Thining/Problem solving
History/Social Studies
Theater Concepts

Recommended for grades 2-6.

http://www.mathemagic.com/site/index.php

Doktor Kaboom! - "Look out! Science is Coming!"

Mon., Jan. 28, 2013, 10 am & 1 pm
at the Southern Theatre (theatre info)
$5

(Performance time: approximately 1 hour)

An intereactive one-man science variety show suitable for all audiences, Doktor Kaboom! creatively blends theatre arts with the wonders of scientific exploration. Doktor Kaboom's supercharged (and super safe!) science experiments will have you erupting with laughter and bubbling with curiosity. Nothing says science like KABOOM!

Click Here to download the Study Guide

Curriculum Connections:
Math
Science
Theater

Recommended for grades 3-8

www.doktorkaboom.com
www.youtube.com/doktorkaboom

Rainbow Fish

Wed., Feb. 20, 2013, 10 am & 1 pm
at the Lincoln Theatre (theatre info)
$5
(Performance time: approximately 55 min.)

With her lovely coloring and shimmering scales, the Rainbow Fish is used to being the most beautiful creature in the ocean. When the other fish ask her for some silver scales, she refuses. How can she sacrifice the one thing that makes her so unique? Will some good advice from the wise old Octopus persuade the Rainbow Fish to share her gifts with those around her? ArtsPower has turned Marcus Pfister's bestselling book into a delightful and touching musical about the value of sharing true friendship with others.

Click Here to download the Study Guide

Curriculum Connections:
Family Relationships
Literature Based
Language/Communications Skills
Musical
Values-Based

Recommended for grades K-2.

Tickets

To purchase your tickets:

1. Call Heather at 614-719-6764 or
2. Click here to download a form to fax to 614-384-5945 or mail to:
          Heather Kalman
          CAPA Education Programs
          55 E. State St.
          Columbus, OH 43215
Please make checks payable to CAPA.

Seating is designated on the day of the show. Groups of 25 or more will receive an invoice within two weeks of placing an order. Full payment and any cancellations or changes must be made 14 days prior to performance.

Accessibility Information

Please alert our staff to any requests for handicapped access or other services.

Study Guides

Study guides are available for each show by clicking on the link found in the show synopsis above. Printed guides will only be mailed at special request.

Theatre Terms (pdf)
Theatre Etiquette (pdf)

Questions?

Send an email to jstahler@CAPA.com or call 614-221-4916

School Tours

Free school tours at the Ohio Theatre led by a trained docent. Learn the history of Columbus’ most treasured theatre. A demonstration of the Mighty Morton theatre organ and a theatre light show are available for an additional charge.

To schedule a tour, please contact Anna Steffen at 614-469-1045.