About Jape
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Drama Teacher
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Acting Coach
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Actor
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Producer
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Writer

John "Jape" Payette is a drama teacher, actor, vocalist, acting coach, producer, and writer based in Boston's North Shore area. He has been teaching his K-5 Acting For YoungStars and preschool Music & Movement programs for over 20 years. His Improv for Teens brings his drama instruction to tweens and teens.
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In the theatre business for over thirty years, Jape works in theater, musical theater, voice-overs, story-telling, commercials, TV/film, & radio. He has directed stage productions for middle schools & high schools and for community theater groups of all ages.
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Jape is a published author of "Scenes for YoungSTARS!" for grades K-5 and the children’s adventure series, "Jape the Grape Ape from Outer Space"and he is an accomplished singer/songwriter of original pop and children’s songs.