About the Academy
The Academy fosters love of performing arts, creativity, collaboration, communication, self-confidence, identity building, inclusion and accessibility.
During the 1997 summer season, Marshall Button began an annual summer drama camp program. This was the genesis of what would become The Capitol School of Performing Arts in 2005. The following year, the School began offering year-round classes. A first community production was presented in 2008. In 2017, following a repositioning, a new name was chosen, L'Académie de théâtre du Capitol - The Capitol Theatre Academy with a new logo.
2023 - 2024 SEASON:
- Winter session from January to early May: classes for children, youth and adults in French, English or bilingual.
- One- or two-week summer camps in July and August: day camps for children and youth in French, English or bilingual.
- Fall session from September to December: classes for children, youth and adults in French and English (September to December).
Each session ends with a demo class, where participants demonstrate their skills in front of an audience. - Community activities: These activities are developed in collaboration with our community partners to meet their needs and make the performing arts accessible. Creating and presenting plays written by local professional and emerging artists. Mentoring for emerging artists or youth wishing to pursue a career in the performing arts. Tailored workshops to meet our community and partner needs.
Besides these staff members, the Academy is supported by an Advisory Board offering valuable advice, guidance and support. Members include representatives from the arts, education and the community.
Advisory Board 2023-2024: Élise Desveaux-Graves, Ginny Hill, Kim Rayworth, Marshall Button, Mélanie Lavoie, Blair Lawrence, Tim Borlase, Dianna St-Pierre, Jessica Haché, Yves Doucet, Patricia McCaig.
The Capitol Theatre Academy is proud to offer its training to participants who have an interest in our sessions, but who encounter financial barriers. The allocation of these bursaries is based on the applicant's financial need and the Academy's resources. All applications will be examined confidentially by our staff. The bursaries are funded by the Friends of the Capitol Campaign, the City of Moncton, the Town of Riverview, the Greater Moncton Progress Club and private donors.
For more information and application forms, please email: academy@capitol.nb.ca
