"At Capital City Theatre Conservatory (CCTC), we spark the passion and hone the craft of the next generation of musical theatre artists, specializing in training teens and adult pre-professionals. Nestled in the vibrant heart of the Midwest in Madison, WI, we shape the ultimate triple- and quadruple-threat performers and technicians. Through a holistic mastery of song, dance, acting, and stagecraft, we empower versatile, confident, and creative artists ready to command any stage. Believing that art belongs to everyone, we break down financial barriers to ensure elite training is accessible to all. We don’t just teach theatre—we launch careers. Find your light."
About The Conservatory
Sabra Michelle, Director of Education
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This class is designed to help actors establish a reliable connection to their imagination and strengthen it over time. Just as physical fitness requires consistent practice, so does the ability to imagine freely and creatively. In a world increasingly filled with distractions, this work helps reconnect us to a skill we all naturally possess.
Thursdays in October, 2026 7-9pm
5 weeks: $200
Step into the studio this October for an intimate two-week technique intensive designed specifically for musical theatre performers. As the season cools down, wrap yourself in the quiet focus of the barre—lengthening your lines, deepening your stretches, and breathing warmth into your movement as the crisp fall breeze settles outside.
Tuesdays, Oct 13 & 20, 2026 7:30-9pm
2 weeks: $100
In this two-week intensive, Adolpho Blaire empowers students to take absolute control of their performances by creating their ultimate, undeniable Star Vehicle. Get ready to take an artistic leap: from defining your fierce, authentic identity as Artist to taking the audience on a magnetic and unexpected journey. This course will ensure that you don't just leave an impression, you become absolutely unforgettable.
Sundays October 18 & 25, 2026, 7-9:30pm
2 weeks: $200
Step through the stage door and into the magical world of stagecraft. The "Show & Tech" Stagecraft Tour will give you an exclusive, hands-on understanding of the inner workings behind a professional production—right before you watch the performance of Capital City Theatre's 2026 production of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE at Madison College's Mitby Theatre.
Saturday November 21, 2026 10a-5:30pm:
includes 2pm matinee ticket of IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE (Mitby Theatre)
1 day: $50
Instructors
Regular Instructors
Past Guest Instructors
Our guest instructors are stars, top agents, and respected college instructors who have worked nationally and internationally on Broadway, in TV, and who excel in their respective crafts. Our students learn from a variety of professional perspectives and from a depth of expertise.
