News4 min read
Raising the Curtain Again: Our Plan to Reopen
After three decades of teaching, a pause, and a promise. Here is how we plan to reopen our doors — free for every family who needs us.
Ann Lemond-Hume · August 1, 2026
The CAPAS Blog
News, stories, and life around the studio.
Updates from our reopening campaign, spotlights on our programs, and the people who make this community what it is.
Fundraising3 min read
Fund a Chair for $1: How Small Gifts Reopen a Studio
Every dollar fills a seat. Here is exactly where your gift goes and why the smallest donations add up to the biggest impact.
Development Team · July 18, 2026
Programs5 min read
Inside Our Music Program: Piano, Voice, and the Long Game
What actually happens in a CAPAS music class — from a child’s first scale to a senior’s return to the keyboard after fifty years.
Faculty · July 2, 2026
Behind the Scenes6 min read
Behind the Scenes: Reviving The Children’s Legacy
A look inside the rehearsal room as original cast members return to stage Lola’s landmark play for a new generation.
Shakira DeAbreu · June 20, 2026
Community4 min read
A Second Home in the Bronx: Alumni Look Back
From Broadway stages to neighborhood classrooms, CAPAS alumni reflect on what the studio gave them — and what they carry forward.
Alumni Network · June 5, 2026
Programs3 min read
Bringing Arts Back to Bronx Classrooms
Our school partnership program puts working artists in front of students — and arts integration back into the academic day.
Education Team · May 22, 2026