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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-top:6.0pt;text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Bold";color:black">Cleveland Play House Announces New<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-top:6.0pt;text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Bold";color:black">CPH THEATRE ACADEMY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-top:6.0pt;text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Bold";color:black">Education Classes for All Ages and Levels<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top:6.0pt;line-height:13.5pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">Cleveland Play House announces the new CPH Theatre Academy, an ambitious lineup of educational classes being offered to the public, including
an updated variation of the renowned youth theatre troupe, the Curtain Pullers. </span>
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">Alumni of prior education classes include Academy Award</span><sup><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">®</span></sup><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">-winner
Paul Newman, Academy Award- and Tony Award</span><sup><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">®</span></sup><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">-winner Joel Grey, and
<i>Toy Story 3</i> Director Lee Unkrich, among many other successful film and theatre talents.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.5pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">CPH Artistic Director Laura Kepley states, “Cleveland Play House is elated to add the CPH Theatre Academy to its innovative suite of nine theatre education programs. While
a new program, the Academy is really a modern version of our decades-long tradition of actor training for children and adults.” Kepley adds, “With courses for all ages and skill levels ranging from novice to professional, the CPH Theatre Academy is the perfect
choice for anyone looking to introduce their children to the theatre, enhance their communication and presentation skills, hone their craft as a professional actor, or just have a great time engaging with this wonderful art form.”</span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.5pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.5pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">For more than eight decades, CPH has offered educational programming as varied as the stories on its stages. Motivated by a community of spirited, inquisitive,
and creative theatre makers, CPH Theatre Academy provides opportunities for engagement on a variety of levels. Classes will welcome
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">working adult professionals, preschool children with big imaginations, and everyone in between. Faculty from Tony Award recipient Cleveland Play House will excite creative potential, fortify aptitude,
and nurture the passion necessary for artistic excellence.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.5pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.5pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">All courses will take place at the CPH Administrative Offices, located in Playhouse Square in downtown Cleveland.
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">The courses span ages three through adult, provide all levels of theatre training, and no prior experience/training is needed. Registration is now open and inaugural classes begin September 2017.
Early bird discount and priority placement in future classes for all those registered before May 31<sup>st</sup>. Discounts are also available for multiple classes, same-household participants, and CPH subscribers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:13.5pt"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Bold"">Course Descriptions</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Bold""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">YOUTH COURSES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Songs, Stories, and Me<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Age: 3 – 4 years old<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Cost: $200 total, 15-week course
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">45-minute class once a week<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">Through storytelling, movement, and song, young performers will explore various emotions and engage in head-to-toe learning in this gentle introduction to acting. Students and their
families will participate in an in-class share at the end of the session. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Dramatic Play
<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Age: 4 – 6 years old (parent/guardian supervision required)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Cost $255 total, 15-week course<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">1-hour class once a week<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">Beloved children’s stories are adapted by young performers as they begin to explore theatrical techniques such as movement, voice, and storytelling. Students and their families will
participate in an in-class share at the end of the session. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book""><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Creative Drama<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Age: 5 – 7 years old<span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Cost: $255, 15-week course<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">1-hour class once a week<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">Using short scripted scenes, young performers are introduced to the collaborative process of theatre, encouraging them to listen to their peers, share ideas, and work as a team. Vocal
and movement skills are now used in the beginning of character development. Families enjoy watching their young performers participate in a collaborative showcase in one of our mainstage rehearsal halls.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Devised Theatre<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Age: 7 – 9 years old<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Cost $255, 15-week course<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">1-hour class once a week<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">Young performers will collaborate in the creation of a new short play. Through repetition and self-review, necessary skills such as concentration, focus, memorization, and adaptability
will be built. Families enjoy watching their young performers participate in a collaborative showcase in one of our mainstage rehearsal halls.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Theatre One<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Age: 9 – 11 years old<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Cost: $275, 15-week course<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">90-minute class once a week<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">Performers will be cast in a 10-minute scripted project where they will discover and develop acting fundamentals. These include listening, responding, collaboration, and characterization.
Basic design elements such props, costumes, and sound will be utilized in rehearsal and performance. Families enjoy watching their performers participate in a showcase in the Allen Theatre Complex.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Theatre Two<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Age: 11 – 13 years old<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Cost: $275, 15-week course<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">90-minute class once a week<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">Performers will be cast in a 10-minute scripted play where they enhance their acting skills while demonstrating focus, concentration, and building of the collaborative process. Basic
design elements such props, costumes, and sound will be utilized in rehearsal and performance. Families enjoy watching their performers participate in a showcase in the Allen Theatre Complex.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book""><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Theatre Three<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Age: 13 – 15 years old<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Cost: $275, 15-week course<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">90-minute class once a week<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">Through scene study and exploration, performers will develop authentic characters using theatrical techniques such as vocal, physical, and psychological choices. Fully realized props
and costumes will be integrated into the rehearsal and final performance. Families enjoy watching their performers participate in a showcase in the Allen Theatre Complex.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Theatre Four<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Age: 14+<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Cost: $275, 15-week course<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">90-minute session once a week<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">Through script analysis, research, and complex scene study, performers will create work relevant to today’s world. Fully realized props and costumes will be integrated into the rehearsal
and final performance. Families enjoy watching their performers participate in a showcase in the Allen Theatre Complex.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Arts in Action: A Specialized Theatre Integration Course for Home Schools
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Section 1:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book""> Age 6 – 9 years old
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Section 2:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book""> Age 10+<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Cost: $255 plus $100 Curriculum Development Fee; $355 total, 15-week course
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">In consultation with home school parents, customized curriculum will be developed to integrate theatre into English, Science, Social Studies, or Math.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">ADULT COURSES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Step Right Up!</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">
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<i>Adult Acting<br>
</i>Cost: $275, 15-week Course<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">90-minute session once a week<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">This class will cover the basics of acting technique and will provide a solid foundation for adults interested in pursuing the craft of acting. The class will give actors an opportunity
to learn through a variety of exercises, games, improvisations, and scene work. Actors will participate in a showcase for friends and family in the Allen Theatre Complex.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Action! The Fundamentals of Screen Acting<i><br>
</i></span></b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Adult Screen Acting<br>
</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Cost: $275, 15-week Course<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">90-minute session once a week<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">Acting for the stage and acting for the camera are two entirely different disciplines; this class will enable actors to establish a working understanding and appreciation of the TV/Film
medium. Actors will be filmed and provided with immediate feedback by the instructor throughout the class. They will also gain insights into the world of agents, self-marketing, and the professional opportunities for film actors in Northeast Ohio and beyond.
Actors will participate in a showcase for friends and family in the Allen Theatre Complex.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">The Actor’s Gym<br>
</span></b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Acting for Professional Artists<br>
</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Cost: $150, 15-week course<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">90-minute session once a week<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">This offering is geared toward working professional actors and provides an opportunity to “work-out” their acting skills for a nominal fee in a wide variety of disciplines, including
monologue/audition work, scene study, voice and speech, and classical text. In addition, class members will be eligible to participate in a series of masterclasses featuring an amazing variety of Cleveland’s top artists, including Artistic Director Laura Kepley,
members of CPH artistic and education departments, and guest artists from our mainstage productions. Actors will participate in a showcase for friends and family in the Allen Theatre Complex.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Teaching Artist Training<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Cost: $150, 15-week course<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">90-minute class once a week<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">Working artists will be mentored by highly qualified classroom teachers and faculty from the CPH Education Department as they undergo a rigorous 15-week training program designed
to expand the roster of qualified CPH teaching artists. <i>Participation in course does not guarantee employment at CPH.<o:p></o:p></i></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">PERFORMING ENSEMBLES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book";letter-spacing:.2pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Senior Performance Ensemble</span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book";letter-spacing:.2pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Age:
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book";letter-spacing:.2pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">65+<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book";letter-spacing:.2pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">No Audition Required<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book";letter-spacing:.2pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Cost: $550, 15-week course<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book";letter-spacing:.2pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Meets four hours total, twice a week<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book";letter-spacing:.2pt;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Includes all performance and production fees<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book";letter-spacing:.2pt">Actors will work with a director and dramaturg to develop advanced script analysis, create an authentic character,
and refine advanced acting techniques. Actors will be cast in multiple roles in a 10-minute play festival. Participation in a week-long technical rehearsal and ticketed performances at the Allen Theatre Complex are required.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Musical Theatre Ensemble
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Age: 12+
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Audition Required
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Cost: $10 audition fee; $2750, 30-week course<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Meets 4 hours total, twice a week<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Includes one student ticket to a chaperoned mainstage production<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Includes all performance and production fees
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">Actors will work with a director, choreographer, and music director to develop and refine artistic choices relevant to musical theatre. Actors will be cast in a musical highlighting
specific strengths and skillsets of each ensemble member. Participation in a week-long technical rehearsal and ticketed performances at the Allen Theatre Complex are required.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Curtain Pullers<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Age: 9 – 13 years old<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Audition Required
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Cost: $10 audition fee; $2030, 30-week course<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Meets 4 hours total, twice a week<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Includes one student ticket to a chaperoned mainstage production<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Includes all performance and production fees
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">Actors will work with a director to develop critical analysis, evolve creative ideas, and refine a variety of acting techniques. Actors will be cast in a one-act play highlighting
specific strengths and skillsets of each ensemble member. Participation in a week-long technical rehearsal and ticketed performances at the Allen Theatre Complex are required.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Teen Performing Ensemble<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Age: 14+<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Audition Required<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Cost: $10 audition fee; $2030, 30-week course<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Meets 4 hours total, twice a week<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Includes one student ticket to a chaperoned mainstage production<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">Includes all performance and production fees
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">Actors will work with a director and dramaturg to develop advanced script analysis, create an authentic character, and refine advanced acting techniques. Actors will be cast in a
full-length play highlighting specific strengths and skillsets of each ensemble member. Participation in a week-long technical rehearsal and ticketed performances at the Allen Theatre Complex are required.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Book"">PARKING<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book"">There are many parking options available in downtown Cleveland near the CPH Administrative Offices. Details depend on class selected and are available when registering.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Gotham Bold"">To enroll or for more information, visit clevelandplayhouse.com<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book";color:black">Cleveland Play House, recipient of the 2015 Regional Theatre Tony Award® and founded in 1915, is America’s first professional regional theatre. Throughout its rich history,
CPH has remained dedicated to its mission to inspire, stimulate, and entertain diverse audiences in Northeast Ohio by producing plays and theatre education programs of the highest professional standards. CPH has produced more than 100 world and/or American
premieres, and over its long history more than 12 million people have attended over 1,600 productions. Today, Cleveland Play House celebrates the beginning of its second century of service while performing in three state-of-the-art venues at Playhouse Square
in downtown Cleveland.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Archer Book";color:black">The Ohio Arts Council helps fund Cleveland Play House with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence, and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.
We also thank the residents of Cuyahoga County for supporting Cleveland Play House through Cuyahoga Arts & Culture.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Brittni Shambaugh Addison<br>
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Cleveland Play House<br>
1901 E. 13th Street, Suite 200<br>
Cleveland, OH 44114<br>
216.400.7047<br>
</span><u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:blue"><a href="mailto:baddison@clevelandplayhouse.com">baddison@clevelandplayhouse.com</a></span></u><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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