Company Captains are a select group of students who learn through teaching and seeing the production process from another point of view.  Captains will gain experience as an assistant to the director and mentor to younger cast members. They help teach and run the show. From auditions to rehearsals and performances, Captains play an important role.

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Throughout the season, Captains will also have opportunities to take on special projects, participate in Captain events, and help develop new ideas for the program. 

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Who is Eligible to Apply?

Company Captains must be high school or middle school students who have previously been in a Young Actors Stage production.  All Captains must currently be part of the Main Stage Cast in order to learn the show. 

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Captain Meetings & Projects

Captains will meet after Saturday Main Stage rehearsals throughout the fall session to prepare for upcoming After School rehearsals. During these meetings, Captains will review choreography, blocking, music, and other material from the show so they are ready to help teach, demonstrate, and lead with confidence.​

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Captain meetings will also give us time to develop special projects and events, work together on new ideas, and plan some new opportunities for Captains this season. After the Main Stage session ends, Captain meetings will continue throughout the year as needed.

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After School Rehearsals

During rehearsals captains will assist the director.  They may be asked to do everything from leading warm-ups to helping teach choreography, music, and scene work.  Captains may break off and work with smaller groups or individuals while the director is working with others.  Captains are mentors and an example for the younger students to follow.

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Performances

During tech week and performances the captains will be the Assistant Stage Managers. They will help with technical setup at the theater and teach the other crew members about scene changes, props and set needs, and everything that goes on backstage. Captains lead the crew, are an example to the cast, and help run the show!

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Application & Selection

Students interested in becoming a Company Captain must apply for the position. Captain positions are limited, and applicants will be selected based on the leadership, responsibility, dependability, and readiness they have demonstrated to take on this important role.

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Applicants may request the After School session they are most interested in, but placement at a specific school is not guaranteed. We encourage applicants to include a second or third choice whenever possible to increase their opportunities for placement.

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Being a Company Captain is an important leadership role, and we hold our Captains to a high standard throughout the season.

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Applications are due by September 18, 2026