<p><span><b><span style="COLOR: #990000"><font size="6">CHAGRIN FALLS PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY</font></span></b></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black"><br><b><i><font size="4">PRIVATE MAKE UP AUDITIONS</font> </i></b></span></p>
<p><b><i><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black"><a href="http://www.chagrinacademy.org/" target="_blank"><span><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-STYLE: normal">www.chagrinacademy.org</span></span></a></span></i></b><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black"> </span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black"></span></p>
<div><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black"><strong><u><font color="#cc0000">ANY STUDENT WHO WILL BE A JUNIOR OR SENIOR IN FALL 2010 MAY ASK FOR A MAKE-UP AUDITION</font></u><br>Students who were not able to audition for the Chagrin Falls Performing Arts Academy two weeks ago, still have an opportunity to join the third season of this challenging, college-accredited program in theatre and the performing arts. The Academy is under the direction of Tom Fulton. <u><font color="#cc0000">Private make up auditions are available through April 30, 2010.</font></u> Students interested in the program should sign up soon, as there are a limited number of slots remaining.</strong></span></div>
<p><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #990000">THE ACADEMY IS A CONSORTIUM OF NINE GREAT SCHOOLS</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black"><br>The Performing Arts Academy is a college preparatory program that offers students 6 college credit hours. Students meet either in morning sessions (7:30-10) or afternoon sessions 12:30-2:40. Transportation is provided by the public school systems. The Performing Arts Academy is a rare opportunity for juniors and seniors who are students in the Aurora, Beachwood, Chagrin Falls, Mayfield, Orange, Richmond Heights, Solon, South Euclid, and West Geauga school systems to study theatre a half day every day as part of their regular school curriculum.<span> </span>Shaker Schools also participate. Students from other schools may be considered if their school systems will agree to participate in the Excel TECC program requirements.</span></p>
<p><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #990000">TWO YEAR CURRICULUM - College Level Courses in:</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black"></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Acting, The first Six Lessons</span></li>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Sense Memory</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Action</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Advanced Action</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Emotion Memory</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Characterization</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Speech as Action</span></li></ul>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Advanced Scene Study</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Acting Shakespeare</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Musical Theatre </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Stage Movement / Mime</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Tai Chi</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Voice for the Stage</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Singing Lab / Music Theory</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Stage Craft</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Stage Combat</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The Language of Film</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Acting Styles</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Theatre of the Absurd</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Musical Theatre</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Set, Lighting and Costume design</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Technical Theatre Practicum</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Stage Management</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Theatrical Make Up </span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Production Practicum </span></li></ul>
<p><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #c00000">PERFORMANCE PRACTICUM - <span> </span>2010-2011</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black"> <i>(all shows subject to change)<br></i>The Academy chooses a season of plays that augment the theories and exercises our students take in class during the day.<span> </span>We choose plays that challenge our students with acting styles and creative problems that require advanced skill and expertise to accomplish.<span> </span>It is the mission of the Academy to provide our students with theatre experiences that encourage them to put to practical use the theory and exercises they are studying.<span> </span>We consider this a hallmark of an Academy education.<span> </span></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">NOV - THE APPLE TREE</span></strong><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> </span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">- Musical. Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick - Studio Theatre - directed by Mitchell Fields<br>
<b>NOV – SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY</b> by Edgar Lee Masters – Studio Theatre – directed by Wendy Kriss Lynne</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">DEC - SENIOR IMPROV SHOW</span></strong><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> </span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">- Developed by the Senior Class Consortium - Studio Theatre - directed by Mitchell Fields</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">JAN – THE <strong><span>25th ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE </span></strong></span></b><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> </span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">- <span> </span>Studio Theatre – directed by Jamie Koeth</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">FEB - ANDROCLES AND <strong><span>THE LION </span></strong></span></b><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> </span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">- By George Bernard Shaw – Studio Theatre - directed by Julia Kolibab</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">MAR – BUS STOP</span></strong><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> </span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">- by William Inge – Studio Theatre - directed by Mitchell Fields</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">APRIL/MAY –MACBETH </span></strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">by William Shakespeare, <i>(A production of the Senior Consortium</i>) <span> </span>In the new Performing Arts Center, directed by Tom Fulton</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">MAY - THE HEIRESS</span></strong><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"> -<span> by <a title="Ruth Goetz (page does not exist)" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ruth_Goetz&action=edit&redlink=1" target="_blank"><span style="COLOR: black; TEXT-DECORATION: none">Ruth</span></a> and Augustus Goetz, adapted from the novel <i>Washington Square</i> by Henry James - directed by Bernadette Clemens</span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Student Directed Senior Projects</span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt"></span></li></ul>
<p><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black"><br></span><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #990000">STUDY PERFORMING ARTS DURING SCHOOL</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black"></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The Academy is fully accredited.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The Academy offers 6 college credit hours</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Study during school hours - during the school year.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The Academy is housed in the new Chagrin Falls Performing Arts Center.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">Tuition is paid by the public school system.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; COLOR: black"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt">The Academy is under the direction of Tom Fulton, a respected professional director, actor and acting teacher.<span> </span></span></li>
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<p><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #990000">DEVELOP YOUR CREATIVE SKILLS</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black"><br>The Academy is for every student who wishes to develop their creative skills and expressivity - not only young actors. While many of our students will be trained and will indeed go on to be actors, directors, playwrights, singers, many others will go on to a wide range of professions and extended study.<span> </span>They will carry with them the special and empowering knowledge of self that comes from the challenge of training in the theatre.</span></p>
<p><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #990000">REAL WORLD BENEFITS</span></b><span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black"> </span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black"><br>The courage to create, the confidence to stand calmly before others in stressful situations, the facility to be expressive, the sense of play that makes one young at heart, the wisdom to see the big picture, the rare and essential skill to communicate clearly, the sensitivity to find meaning in relationships and the business of life - these are all real-world benefits of the training at the Academy.<span> </span><br>
<br></span><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #990000">THE ACADEMY TEACHES IMPORTANT LESSONS FOR LIVING - NOT JUST CREATING ON THE STAGE</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black"><br>Students learn how to relax, to concentrate, to strengthen their voices and bodies, to be expressive physically and emotionally, to improvise, to develop empathy for others, to become literate and aware of the world and aware of themselves. These are important lessons for living, not just acting or creating on the stage.</span></p>
<p><b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: #990000">HOW TO APPLY</span></b><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black"><br>Interested students should contact their guidance counselor to request an audition right away and to sign up online at the applitrack system.<span> </span>Your guidance counselor can help with all procedures.<span> </span><br>
<br>Questions to the Academy Director, Tom Fulton, <span> </span>can be asked (and answered) at <a href="http://www.chagrinacademy.org/ask.asp" target="_blank">http://www.chagrinacademy.org/ask.asp</a>. <br><br>To learn more about the Academy, please go to<span> </span><a href="http://www.chagrinacademy.org/" target="_blank">www.chagrinacademy.org</a>. There, you can see pictures of last year's productions and learn about plans for the upcoming season.</span></p>
<p><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black">Please call soon if you are interested. There are only a few slots remaining!</span></p>
<p><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black">Tom Fulton </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black">--<span> </span><br>Tom Fulton </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; COLOR: black">Director<br>Chagrin Falls Performing Arts Academy<br>Messages: 440-715-4004<br>Phone: 440-247-2072 x4334 <br>E-Fax: 216-937-0187<br>
(<a href="mailto:tomtq2@gmail.com" target="_blank">tomtq2@gmail.com</a>)<br><br></span></p>
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