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Updated 11/23/2024

theatre KAPOW

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    NH

Institution/Business Type: Performing Group

theatre KAPOW explores the truths of human experience through the passion and electricity of live theatre performed to the highest standards of excellence. tKAPOW produces the best dramatic works from across ages and cultures to inspire and challenge both artists and audience. theatre KAPOW develops ensemble productions of great dramatic literature to explore the human experience and inspire and challenge both artist and audience. tKAPOW places emphasis on the importance of rigorous formal training to develop an ensemble of skilled and dedicated theatre artists.

We put stories on stage to create a safe space to start a conversation to begin to heal communities, families, and hearts.

Find Me

Matthew Cahoon (He/Him/His)
Job Title: Artistic Director
Phone: 603-289-3636
Address:
66 Hanover Street
Suite 101
Manchester, NH 03101

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About

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Performing Group

Legal Status:

Nonprofit - Independent

Year Founded:

2009

Overview

Institution/Business Type:

Performing Group

Legal Status:

Nonprofit - Independent

Year Founded:

2009

Disciplines

Primary Discipline:

Theater - General

Additional Disciplines:

  • Theater - Devised / Artist-Led

Activities and Services

Activities and Services:

  • Creation of a Work of Art (Including Commissions)
  • Arts Instruction / Lessons
  • Residency - In School
  • Workshops / Demonstrations / Master Class
  • Performance / Concert / Reading
Seasons Active: spring, summer, fall, winter
Events Per Year: 25

Communities

Populations Engaged:

  • Adults
  • General Public
  • School Groups
  • Artists

Languages Available:

  • English

Geographic Reach:

  • Multi-State Region

Accessibility of Services

Accessibility of Services:

  • Access accommodations for people who use a wheelchair and have limited mobility
  • Access accommodations for people who are Deaf and hard-of-hearing

We offer ASL interpretation at one performance of each of our main productions every season.

We offer Braille and large print programs at all of our main productions.

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I Have Worked With

Affiliations and Accomplishments

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • Members of the Network of Ensemble Theaters

Professional Associations

Professional Associations:

  • Members of the Network of Ensemble Theaters

Awards

Awards:

  • 2021 Silver Lining Resilience Governor’s Arts Award for creative and innovative solutions offsetting challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • 2019 NH Theatre Award for Best Production of a Play for The Penelopiad by Margaret Atwood
  • 2017 NH Theatre Award for Best Production of a Play for Exit the King by Eugene Ionesco
  • 2015 NH Theatre Award for Best Production of a Play for Time Stands Still by Donald Margulies
  • 2014 NH Theatre Award for Best Production of a Play for Penelope by Enda Walsh
  • Named "Best Contemporary Theatre" by the editors of NH Magazine in 2013

Artist Info

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Corporate Business
  • Private Studio
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - English Language / Literacy
  • Arts Integration - History and Social Science
  • Theater

Teaching Artist

Teaching Settings:

  • Arts and Cultural Center / Venue
  • Corporate Business
  • Private Studio
  • School / University

Ages Served:

  • Middle School-age
  • High School-age
  • College-age
  • Adults
  • Seniors

Subject Areas:

  • Arts Integration - English Language / Literacy
  • Arts Integration - History and Social Science
  • Theater

Touring Artist

NEST Eligible Artist

Technical Requirements:

  • Minimal

Fee Range:

$650 - $7,000

State of Residence:

New Hampshire

Minimum Number of Performers:

1

Maximum Number of Performers:

8