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[[Cape Academy of Dramatic Art]] is a training academy based at Observatory Recreation and Community Centre,
Rawson street, Observatory, Cape Town.

Formerly known as [[Maas-Phillips College of Speech and Drama]].

'''For more information pre 1990, see [[Maas-Phillips College of Speech and Drama]].'''
=History=

The Cape Academy of Dramatic Art is an established Academy with over 75 years of experience behind it. Originally called the [[Maas-Phillips College of Speech and Drama]], it was founded by [[Rita Maas]] and her husband, [[Maurice Phillips]].

The Academy successfully nurtured the talents of well-known actors, broadcasters, directors and designers and is well-known throughout Cape Town.

In 1990, [[Rita Maas]] handed over the reins to three of her senior teachers, [[Jeanne Rose-Innes]], [[Penny Marek]] and [[Arij Tobias]]. The original College was renamed “The Cape Academy of Dramatic Art” and moved into premises at the Observatory Recreation Centre, where it still operates.

After years of teaching, [[Jeanne Rose-Innes]] retired her co-principal hat and left [[Penny Marek]] and [[Arij Tobias]] to run the Academy as a dynamic duo. Penny retired from teaching in 2010 and [[Arij Tobias]] in 2014, but they both continue to operate as examiners and advisors to CADA today.

[[Carey Hickson-Mahony]], a past student and teacher at the Academy since 2009 is the current principal and continues CADA’s tradition of giving their students a well-rounded education in the Dramatic Arts with an emphasis on practical application.

CADA prides itself in being able to offer one-on-one performance training, full-scale productions, internationally accredited examinations in acting and teaching and successful engagement of its students in the industry.

==Sources==

https://cadadrama.com

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