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Collaborative Arts Project 21, aka CAP21, was founded in 1993 by Frank and Eliza Ventura to create a home where theater artists could bring their work to life and continue honing their skills in a collaborative environment.

As a professional theater company with a conservatory, CAP21 is dedicated to creating new work, developing new talent and building new audiences. CAP21 replenishes the American musical theater by training the next generation of performers.

The CAP21 Youth Program (grades 3-8) is committed to providing the most cutting edge, professional, and comprehensive training available in New York City. It offers individualized attention and one-on-one feedback and meets each student at his or her own level. The faculty is a diverse group of professional artists with a shared vision: to create a safe learning environment that fosters creativity, celebrates individuality, and encourages growth in young artists.

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