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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><h1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#A82708'>CPT Now Accepting Applications for the First Annual Station Hope Event</span><span style='font-size:21.5pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#A82708;font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:15.0pt;background:white;orphans: auto;widows: auto;-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;word-spacing:0px'><span style='font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#121212'>Cleveland Public Theatre is planning the first annual<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><b>Station Hope</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>event, a one night event of entertainment and art will commemorate St. John's Church and the Underground Railroad, and connects this powerful history with today.<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><b><br>Deadline for submissions is Friday, February 14, 2014.<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:15.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#121212'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-line-height-alt:15.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:16.0pt'><a href="http://www.cptonline.org/StationHopeRFP.pdf"><span style='font-family:"Georgia","serif";background:white'>Click here for the Station Hope Application</span></a></span><span style='font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#121212'><br><br><b>How Station Hope Will Work</b><br>On Saturday, April 26th, attendees will explore the St. John's campus on the corner of W 26th St and Church Ave. With 30+ performances to choose from, attendees will encounter choirs, dance, theatre, intimate solo performance, and interactive art - all happening at the same time in multiple indoor and outdoor venues.<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><br>Station Hope performances will be 10 - 15 minutes in length and will be presented multiple times throughout the evening. Art installations will range from large to small, depending on the individual needs and space available.<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><br><br><b>How to get involved in Station Hope</b><br>Station Hope will be a large event, and we will need a lot of support to make it a success. There are many different roles available; ranging from creative to technical assistance. Below is a list of different ways to participate in the event:<br><br><b>Creator/Lead Artist:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>Lead a team of collaborators to create an original piece of theatre, performance, choir or visual art. A Creator/Lead Artist can be an individual or an organization. Creator/Lead Artists will be selected through an application process, outlined in this document.<br><b>Actor:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>There will be multiple opportunities in various performances. CPT will compile and share an "Interested Actor" list with all Lead Artists.<br><b>Stage Management & Technical Support:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>We will need help setting up spaces and running those spaces during the event.<br><b>Volunteer:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>There will be multiple volunteer needs to make this event run smoothly, such as parking assistance, ticket takers, runners, etc. CPT will forward your information to our partners that are managing the volunteers.<br><br>Individuals interested in being involved in Station Hope through the following roles, Actor, Stage Management & Technical Support or Volunteer, should email CPT New Play Associate Emily Ritger,<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="mailto:eritger@cptonline.org"><b>eritger@cptonline.org</b></a><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>with your<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><b>name, contact information, role interested in filling and resume*. (*resumes not needed for Volunteer inquiries)</b><br><br>Individuals and organizations interested in being a Creator/Lead Artist and wishing to propose an original piece of theatre, performance, choir or visual art,<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><b>should read the additional information and complete the application included in this document.</b><br><br><b>See Application for more information on What To Expect, Who Will Be Selected, and Performance Requirements.</b><br><br>Please complete the application, save it and attach it to an email, along with your supplemental materials (if applicable) to: New Play Associate Emily Ritger at<a href="mailto:eritger@cptonline.org"><b>eritger@cptonline.org</b></a><b>.<br><br><a href="http://www.cptonline.org/StationHopeRFP.pdf">Click here for the Station Hope Application</a><br>This application can be completed using Adobe Acrobat Reader.<br><br>Don't have Adobe Reader? Get the free latest version of Adobe Reader from<a href="http://www.adobe.com/go/reader">www.adobe.com/go/reader</a><span class=apple-converted-space> </span><br>(Contact Emily Ritger for a version of this application that does not require Adobe Acrobat.<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><a href="mailto:eritger@cptonline.org">eritger@cptonline.org</a>)<o:p></o:p></b></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:15.0pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif";color:#121212'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Emily Ritger</span></i></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><i><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>New Play Associate, Cleveland Public Theatre</span></i><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>(216) 631-2727, ext. 210<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>6415 Detroit Avenue<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'>Cleveland, OH 44102<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:7.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>