What is Cappies?
Cappies is a nationwide writing program in which high school students watch and critique performances by high school theatre departments in their area. It is also an awards program used to recognize high-achieving shows and individuals with the mission of celebrating high school theatre.
Cappies critics are expected to remain active members of the team throughout the year by seeing shows, submitting reviews, and attending team meetings.
To find out more about the organization at large, please visit www.cappies.com.



Testimonials


Nominees
2025
Freshman Critic Nominee: Mayumi Nishida
Freshman Critic Nominee: Ksenia Media
Sophomore Critic Nominee: Arya Sodhi
Sophomore Critic Nominee: Grayce Burke
Senior Critic Nominee: Halle Ewing
Cappie Critic Team Nominee: University High School
2024
Freshman Critic Nominee: Arya Sodhi
Freshman Critic Nominee: Grayce Burke
Sophomore Critic Nominee: Reinina Zhang
Junior Critic Nominee: Halle Ewing
Senior Critic Nominee: Cherry Xue
Cappie Critic Team Nominee: University High School
2023
Freshman Critic Nominee: Reinina Zhang
2022
Freshman Critic Nominee: Nina Chen
Freshman Critic Nominee: Halle Ewing
Sophomore Critic Nominee: Rowan Olson
Junior Critic Nominee: Akemi Nishida
Senior Critic Nominee: Sage Lamott
Cappie Critic Team Nominee: University High School
2020
Freshman Critic Nominee: Catherine Mitchell
Sophomore Critic Nominee: Hannah Weiner
Senior Critic Nominee: Emi Nishida
Cappie Critic Team Nominee: University High School
2019
Freshman Nominee: Sage Lamott
Sophomore Winner: Geraldine Ang
Junior Nominee: Emi Nishida
Senior Nominee: Katie Wagner
Team Nominee: University High School
Past Cappie Teams









Past Cappie Critiques
Reinina Zhang published at Portolaβs Peter Pan
Zoe Huxman published at Costa Mesaβs Radium Girls



