C.A.P.E.
(Coalition of Artists Performing for Education)
 

C.A.P.E. is a non-profit educational organization, founded in 1999.

C.A.P.E provides low cost, family oriented entertainment. The organizations' mission is to offer a quality learning experience to young and/or new artists through traditional and contemporary music, dance, theatrical performances, networking, workshops, and music lore. We hope to provide a comfortable, non-judgemental space for our artist and supporters.

C.A.P.E. emphasizes traditional and modern folk music shows as well as other forms of performing arts, such as: comedy, poetry, the spoken word and modern music. It provides a "gym-like" atmosphere for young and/or new artist to "exercise" their performance muscles, allowing them a chance to develop in front of a supportive audience, while introducing them to "Mentors" in their field of arts. Our hope is to have these Mentors continue encouraging and supporting these students by extending offers to debut at their performances outside of C.A.P.E. and possibly provide musical accompanyment when they are unable to accompany themselves.

C.A.P.E. also provides a venue for performers who are not commercial enough for the more customary outlets, allowing emerging artist a chance to try out their material, or a talented artist, who may want to perform out with no intention of "making it " as a professional, to share their talents.

C.A.P.E. performances are informal concerts with a student feature, primarily from local schools Southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod. The student gets a chance to open for seasoned "Mentors" who may be a resource for further development. Every third month is dedicated to a student concert/recital involving 2 or more students from local schools in the area. with an open mic stage in the between acts. Non-alcoholic refreshments are served before the concerts and during the breaks.

C.A.P.E. performances are primarily financed by an admission charge, collected at the door, and a modest charge for refreshments, such as: cake, pies, brownies, cookies, that have been donated.  Featured artists are paid a small stipend. Student artists receive no compensation. Open mic performers are unpaid and register on the night of the show. 

For more information on C.A.P.E. contact : Camille Breeze / capecoffeehouse@gmail.com / (978) 851-0110

or Rick Fetters / jif5748@comcast.net / (508) 737-1719 

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Bourne Cultural Council, local Agency, which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.