Mission Statement: Capital Playhouse uses music, theater and dance to build self-confidence, maturity, self-discipline, responsibility and leadership for the youth of our community.

Capital Playhouse is excited to be entering its 25th KIDS AT PLAY season in summer 2011. Youth ages 8 through 16 participate in this energy filled summer theatre program. Each play rehearses for five weeks at Capital Playhouse and then culminates in performances at South Puget Sound Community College's beautiful Minnaert Center for the Arts. Over the 10-week process, five full-scale musicals are rehearsed, choreographed and performed with professional sets, lights, costumes and orchestras. Cast sizes are limited and typically range between 45 and 60 students. Students who have participated in the program for four years are eligible to participate in our graduation ceremony and receive their graduation ring at age 16 – this is a time-honored event!

Registration is now open for KIDS AT PLAY 2011. You can register anytime prior to the first day of rehearsal for each show. Tuition for KIDS AT PLAY 2011 is $650 per show. Perks? If you continue to enroll in KAP each year, your tuition rate will never increase, provided you don't skip a year. Even better? New siblings can enroll at the same rate! Please see the enrollment policies for additional details.

Announcing KAP 2011 - 25 Years and Still Shining Bright!

2011 Season:

  • Big River (June 6 - July 10) - Honor/Reunion Show, see policies below
  • Anything Goes (June 20 - July 24)
  • Honk! (June 27 - July 31)
  • Grease (July 5 - August 7) - Waiting list for girls, see policies below
  • Pirates of Penzance (July 11 - August 14)

CLICK HERE for the KAP 2011 show descriptions.
CLICK HERE for the KAP 2011 detailed rehearsal schedule.
CLICK HERE for mail-in KAP registration.

Policies:

  • Returning students must enroll by September 27 or be subject to the current tuition rate of $650.
  • 13 - 16 year olds may enroll in up to three shows. (And those turning 13 during the KAP season.)
  • 8 - 12 year olds may enroll in up to two shows.
  • Big River, this KAP 2011 season's Honor/Reunion show is enrollment via audition only. Auditions are open to students ages 8-16, parents of students and graduates, and SIAB actors. Auditions will be held on Saturday, December 18 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We will post on our home page when audition slots are available. Students planning to audition must enroll for another show and, if cast, will be allowed to a) add another show at their current tuition rate or b) switch with no fees.
  • Due to rehearsal conflicts, students enrolled in Honk! cannot enroll in Pirates of Penzance.
  • Once a show fills to it's maxiumum enrollment number we will begin a waiting list for that show, divided by gender. In order to be put on the waiting list, students must enroll in their second show choice.
  • Students may switch shows with no penalty until September 27. If you pay your tuition in full at the time of enrollment you may switch shows with no penalty until March 18. Otherwise, switching shows outside of these guidelines will require a $150 administrative service fee. NO EXCEPTIONS.
  • Deposits and tuition are nonrefundable and MAY NOT be transferred to other family members should one member of a family drop.
  • Tuition balance is due by June 6, 2011.
  • KIDS AT PLAY continues to accept new enrollments up until the first day of rehearsal.
  • Students eligible for graduation MUST participate in the summer they wish to graduate.
  • A medical/emergency card is required on all students. If we do not have a current card on file, you agree to have one completed by the first day of rehearsal.
  • Returning students' scholarship applications and cover letters must be submitted by February 1, 2011, to be considered for KAP 2010. New students' scholarship applications must be submitted by May 1, 2011.
  • Capital Playhouse does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability.