Musical Theater and Acting Classes - Plainview

The Cultural Arts Playhouse

“There is no better activity than theater to benefit a child and teen in all aspects of their life! We work on confidence, social skills and focus through the art of theater!”

— Bruce Grossman, Owner

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For over 15 years the MTAA students at the Cultural Arts Playhouse have gained the confidence and self-esteem to lead successful lives, whether on or off the stage. 

Founded in 1995, CAP’s Musical Theater and Acting Academy is the most successful acting school on Long Island for children/teen/young adults. More than 40 of our students have worked on Broadway, national tours, regional theaters, movies, HBO specials, commercials, and voice overs.

Open Houses 2014

Plainview

September 2nd, 4:30-6:30pm, Registration and Open House

September 6th, 10am-12 noon, Registration and Open House

September 13th, 10am-11:15am, Registration and Open House

click here for more information and to register

The class curriculum is designed to give students an overall education in all aspects of theater, including speech and diction exercises, dance, improvisation, monologues, audition techniques, scene study and voice.  Students who have attended classes at CAP have frequently been cast in their school shows, community performances and camp productions due to their training at CAP!

AVAILABLE for GRADES 1 THROUGH 12

    Our approach to acting classes is centered around positive reinforcement, thus developing their confidence. 

The Cultural Arts Playhouse - 625 Old Country Rd - Plainview, NY 11803 - 516-694-3330

www.CulturalArtsPlayhouse.com

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West Side Story live on stage in Plainview

In 1957, Leonard Bernstein's collaboration with choreographer Jerome Robbins, writer Arthur Laurents, and lyricist Stephen Sondheim led to one of the most beloved musicals in American theater. Inspired by William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, West Side Story is set in a blue-collar neighborhood in 1950s New York. The story explores the rivalry between two teenage street-gangs, the Sharks from Puerto Rico and a Polish-American working-class group, the Jets. The young protagonist, Tony, one of the Jets, falls in love with Maria, the sister of Bernardo, the leader of the Sharks. The dark theme and sophisticated music reflected the social issues of the time and marked a major turning point in American musical theater. Bernstein's score for the musical includes songs "Something's Coming,” "Maria," "America," "Somewhere," "Tonight," "Jet Song," "I Feel Pretty," "A Boy Like That," “I Have a Love,” "One Hand, One Heart," "Officer Krupke" and "Cool".

Bernstein’s music is firmly planted in both the worlds of modern classical music and Broadway musical theater.

West Side Story, one of the greatest love stories of all time, opens on the CAP Center Playhouse stage August 1 - August 17. This new production of the timeless classic mesmerizes audiences of all ages from the first note to the final breath. The Bernstein and Sondheim score is considered to be one of Broadway’s finest and features beloved American musical theatre classics including “Something’s Coming,” “Tonight,” “America,” “I Feel Pretty” and “Somewhere.”, an extraordinary cast and an iconic score soaring throughout, theatre goers will fall in love with West Side Story all over again.

West Side Story tells the tragic love story between lead characters Maria, and Tony, each from different neighborhoods in New York City. The strength of their love cannot overcome the hatred between warring street gangs the Sharks and the Jets. Directed by Bruce Grossman and musically directed by Jon Riss this is a show not to be missed. Performed by a highly talented adult cast.

Register for classes now for the fall!

“There is no better activity than theater to benefit a child and teen in all aspects of their life! We work on confidence, social skills and focus through the art of theater!”

— Bruce Grossman, Owner 

For over 15 years the MTAA students at the Cultural Arts Playhouse have gained the confidence and self-esteem to lead successful lives, whether on or off the stage. 

Founded in 1995, CAP’s Musical Theater and Acting Academy is the most successful acting school on Long Island for children/teen/young adults. More than 40 of our students have worked on Broadway, national tours, regional theaters, movies, HBO specials, commercials, and voice overs.

The class curriculum is designed to give students an overall education in all aspects of theatre, including speech and diction exercises, dance, improvisation, monologues, audition techniques, scene study and voice.  Students who have attended classes at CAP have frequently been cast in their school shows, community performances and camp productions due to their training at CAP!

AVAILABLE for GRADES 1 THROUGH 12

    Our approach to acting classes is centered around positive reinforcement, thus developing their confidence. 

click here for more information and to register

A big thank you to everyone who came to see Dogfight!

It was great seeing everybody at DOGFIGHT these last three weeks! but as we say the show must go on! This Friday night the cast of West Side Story takes the stage at the CAP Center.

thanks again see you at our upcoming shows- West Side Story, Addams Family, Fiddler on the Roof in Plainview.

Dogfight closes today at 3pm!

See what people are saying about Dogfight.

• Steven Abrams Standing ovation all around!

• William Davidson Incredible show by a fantastic cast

• Patti Weinthal Meyer Don't miss this amazing production!

• Mona Friedman Just saw Dogfight tonight and was extremely impressed with the actors' performances and the musical numbers. I highly recommend my family and friends seeing it!

Dogfight tonight at 8pm!

See what people are saying about Dogfight.

• Steven Abrams Standing ovation all around!

• William Davidson Incredible show by a fantastic cast

• Patti Weinthal Meyer Don't miss this amazing production!

• Mona Friedman Just saw Dogfight tonight and was extremely impressed with the actors' performances and the musical numbers. I highly recommend my family and friends seeing it!