Broadway in your Backyard
Cultural Arts Playhouse
Merrick
NOW PLAYING on our Mainstage…
Matilda the Musical is a witty and heartwarming show about Matilda Wormwood, a brilliant young girl with a love of books and a sharp mind. Despite being misunderstood by her neglectful parents and bullied by the cruel headmistress Miss Trunchbull, Matilda discovers she has extraordinary abilities and the courage to stand up for what’s right.
With the help of her kind teacher Miss Honey, Matilda inspires her classmates to challenge injustice and take control of their own stories. Featuring music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, the musical blends humor, imagination, and empowerment into an uplifting story about bravery and being true to yourself.
Coming up NEXT on our MAINSTAGE!
Amélie is an extraordinary young woman who lives quietly in the world but loudly in her mind. She covertly improvises small but surprising acts of kindness that bring joy and mayhem. But when a chance at love comes her way, Amélie realizes that to find happiness she’ll have to risk everything and say what’s in her heart. Be inspired by this imaginative dreamer who finds her voice, discovers the power of connection, and sees possibility around every corner.
BROADWAY IN YOUR BACKYARD!
Testimonials
“The shows were great! It was interesting to see all the different children and to watch them grow more confident each week. Such a good show. Thank you for your hard work!”
“My daughter had a great time. She is so excited to be a part of CAP. She is having so much fun and making new friends. She love love loves Ashley and everyone else. Thank you again for the wonderful party and experience”
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Our Promise
Our classes are designed to teach the individual student all aspects of theater. Each class is broken up into three distinct areas. Technical theater where we learn audition techniques etc. And musical component where we do some group singing and some solo singing. And lastly creative play. Where we work on improvisational games that incorporate the fun and joy of performing.
About CAP
Cultural arts Playhouse
Founded in 1995 by owner Bruce Grossman, the Cultural Arts Playhouse of Syosset and now Wantagh is a year round regional, off-off Broadway style theater that has produced over 500 productions including educational and touring shows. Named by Long Island Press as one of Long Island’s Best Live Theaters, the theater serves more than 20,000 people each year with its professional adult productions, children’s theater performances, and theater education classes for ages 7-18. Along with its Musical Theater and Acting Academy (MTAA) and Young People’s Theater (YPT) more than 5000 students have had the opportunity to learn from the finest instructors in the New York area. With the over 150 years of combined experience of it staff, many of CAP’s students and performers have been able to use their CAP experiences and use the talents they have learned to do professional theater, recordings, television and film.
Coming Soon!
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