Creative Arts International

San Diego Creative Arts Project, SDCAP, is Southern California's hot spot for Professionally Directed Youth Theatre, Conservatory Classes in Dance, Voice,Theatre, Fitness, and Choreography. On site Home School certified and After School Outreach classes in the Performing Arts. Performance opportunities in many Events, and Productions with original and well known scripts and Dance Theatre. With Studios located in the North Park neighborhood , on 30th Street near University., SDCAP is a 501c3 Non Profit Performing Arts organization invested in engaging, training, and inspiring students of all ages and backgrounds who desire to grow artistically and confidently in the performing arts. By offering classes, camps, and performance opportunities for kids and adults, SDCAP aims to inspire creativity and create a positive impact on bringing arts to the community.

Meet Our Instructors:

Laura Hodge

Executive Artistic Director of San Diego Creative Arts Project and Rosarito Dance Theatre SDCAP Baja, Laura is a Dance and Theatre Master Educator, Choreographer, Director, and Performing Artist, whose work is respected from Coast to Coast, and Mexico.

Prior to SDCAP Laura was the Owner, Artistic Director of several award winning companies in Pittsburgh, Pa., where she trained with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Point Park University, studied Theatre at the Pittsburgh Playhouse Conservatory, Carnegie Mellon University, and trained in NYC and LA. Laura has performed in numerous Musical Theatre productions, Dance Theatre companies, Theatrical Touring companies, Touring Companies, Film, Television, both Pittsburgh and San Diego Symphonies, is a Union Member of SAG-Screen Actor’s Guild, and does Voice Over work.

Teaching, Directing, and producing credits include: San Diego Arts 4 Learning, CEART Playas de Rosarito, Point Park University, University of Pittsburgh, Millenium (L.A.), Malashock Dance, San Diego Junior Theatre, San Diego Civic Youth Ballet, Mary Murphy’s (“So You Think You Can Dance”) Champion Ballroom, and private coaching throughout.

As a Director, Choreographer, and Producer, Laura has choreographed over 25 full length dance concerts, directed and created original choreography for over 40 Musicals and Ballets, choreographed for a feature Film with star Oscar Isaac, written plays, and worked on every artistic aspect of performance production. Laura believes that a dedication to proper training, and artistic integrity while encouraging students to explore their creativity is what sets a higher standard for excellence in the Performing Arts.

David Kamatoy

David Kamatoy is a juggler both literally and figuratively. He has been Musical Director on KROC production of CATS with Director Laura Hodge, as well as SDCAP productions of A Christmas Carol, Seussical, Beauty and the Beast, The Wizard of Oz, and Fame.As a musical director he had a blast musically directing FERN STREET CIRCUS for John Highkin for three years. His own Kamatoy Media Group is a business and media development company that juggles multiple projects and clients in including Jugglemail.com, PresidioSentinel.com and MissionSandals.com. The company provides Video Production, PR, Writing, Print, and other services to clients.

Also known locally as “That Filipino Juggler” in San Diego’s Balboa Park, where he still occasionally appears. David’s juggling act intertwines irreverent stand-up comedy and juggling stunts such as ball spinning, juggling, devil sticks, diablo, acrobatics, clubs, and who can forget the “Toilet Plungers of Doom” David Kamatoy currently does corporate events and comedy clubs.David is pleased to be working with Laura Hodge.

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In loving memory of Tammy Milner

Originally from Cincinnati Ohio, Ms.Milner attended and graduated from Marian High School. From there went to College Conservatory with a music major in Opera.

For years she toured as a professional singer, and ran her ownrecording studio. She has worked as a Pre-School teacher. Tammy was Musical Director for SDCAP productions of: "Aladdin Rebooted", Peter Pan Rebooted", "Annie Rebooted", and SDCAP Soiree' Fundraiser.

Tammy was a proud member of the SDCAP Team, dedicated to encouraging young musicians and actors.

She will be greatly missed.

Past Performances:

Aladdin "Rebooted"

A modern take on Aladdin, by:
San Diego Creative Arts Project

Written by Laura Hodge

These scripts are available for cast of 12+, sliding scale performance fee.

Annie "Rebooted"

A modern take on Annie, by:
San Diego Creative Arts Project

Written by Laura Hodge

These scripts are available for cast of 12+, sliding scale performance fee.

Alice "Rebooted"

A modern take on Alice in Wonderland, by:
San Diego Creative Arts Project

Written by Laura Hodge

These scripts are available for cast of 12+, sliding scale performance fee.

Cenicienta "Rebooted"

A modern take on Cinderella, by:
Centro Estatal de las Artes Playas de Rosarito San Diego Creative Arts Project

Written Laura Hodge, translated into Spanish by Jazmin Mendoza

These scripts are available for cast of 12+, sliding scale performance fee.

Godspell

A steampunk take on Godspell, performed in the round by:
San Diego Creative Arts Project

Peter Pan "Rebooted"

A modern take on Peter Pan, by:
San Diego Creative Arts Project

Written by Laura Hodge

These scripts are available for cast of 12+, sliding scale performance fee.

Cinderella

The classic fairy tale.

Stay tuned for more performances!

SDCAP:

San Diego Creative Arts Project

Community Dance, Theater, and Voice Lessons

Check out auditions for Cinderella Rebooted!

Dance, sing, act with us!