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<P ALIGN=CENTER><B><FONT SIZE=4 FACE="Arial">Cleveland Play House is now registering students for</FONT></B> </P>
<P ALIGN=CENTER><B><FONT SIZE=7 FACE="Arial">Play House College </FONT></B></P>
<P ALIGN=CENTER><B><FONT SIZE=6 FACE="Arial">a totally FREE program! </FONT></B></P>
<P ALIGN=CENTER><B><FONT SIZE=5 FACE="Arial">Sponsored by Key Bank!</FONT></B></P>
<P><B><FONT SIZE=4 FACE="Arial">Are you a sophmore, junior or senior in High School who has ever<I> wanted</I> to...</FONT></B>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Tahoma">•</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="SymbolMT"></FONT> <FONT FACE="Rockwell">Work with top flight theatre professionals?</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Tahoma">•</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="SymbolMT"></FONT> <FONT FACE="Rockwell">Observe and participate in the workings of a professional theatre?</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Tahoma">•</FONT><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="SymbolMT"></FONT> <FONT FACE="Rockwell">Learn about the essentials of producing theatre for yourself and others?</FONT>
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<P ALIGN=CENTER><B><FONT SIZE=6 FACE="Rockwell-Bold">Then Key Bank Play House College is for you!</FONT></B></P>
<P><B><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Who is it for?</FONT></B>
<BR><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">It is a program aimed at students who are interested in theatre in almost every shape or form, whether you’re interested in singing, dancing, acting, being behind the scenes or just enjoy attending live theatre. </FONT></P>
<P><B><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">About the program:</FONT></B>
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<LI><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">It runs for the entire school year that begins in August and ends in May</FONT></LI>
<LI><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">It meets once a month on a Saturday for a hands on master class workshop. Workshops cover every area of theatre including: Marketing, Directing, Acting, Playwriting, Scenic Design, Costume Design, and many more. Workshops are taught by the Cleveland Play House staff.</FONT></LI>
<LI><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Immediately following the workshop, students attend a Cleveland Play House performance. Students see all the shows offered in the season for free. We also provide lunch where students get to socialize and learn about other students in the program.</FONT></LI>
<LI><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Students also get the opportunity to job shadow both backstage during a live production as well as during a rehearsal for one of our shows.</FONT></LI>
<LI><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Students can also choose to help conduct pre-show discussions with the Cleveland Play House Staff and cast members.</FONT></LI>
<LI><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Students also help plan and run public events at the play house.</FONT></LI>
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<P><B><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Students will gain:</FONT></B>
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<LI><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">An increased knowledge and love of theatre and be introduced to the professional world of theatre. </FONT></LI>
<LI><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">A chance to observe and participate in the workings of the first regional theatre and a leading professional theatre in the country. </FONT></LI>
<LI><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">A chance to learn the essentials of producing theatre for themselves and for others </FONT></LI>
<LI><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">An understanding of and passion for the arts and arts education.</FONT></LI>
<LI><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">Future opportunities to work and intern at the Cleveland Play House.</FONT></LI>
<LI><FONT FACE="Times New Roman">A chance to meet other high school students interested in theatre from all over the greater Cleveland Area</FONT></LI>
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<P><B><FONT SIZE=5 FACE="Arial">To Register Please call Cathy Hartenstein at 216 795-7000 X270</FONT></B>
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<P><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Cathy Hartenstein</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Education Director</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">The Cleveland Play House</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">8500 Euclid Ave</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Cleveland, OH 44106</FONT>
<BR><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">(216) 795-7000 X270</FONT>
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