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<b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;text-transform:uppercase">CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:20.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;text-transform:uppercase">CLEVELAND ACT NOW – FALL 2018 SESSION<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;text-transform:uppercase">EIGHT-WEEK-LONG AUDITION-BASED YOUTH THEATRE PROGRAM<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">10–14 years old<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">OCTOBER 13 – DECEMBER 8<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">SATURDAYS, 10:00am-12:45pm<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">snacks are provided<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">classes take place at Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">NO COST</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;background:white">
<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">TO SCHEDULE YOUR AUDITION: Call Faye Hargate, Program Director, 216.631.2727 x207</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;text-transform:uppercase">AUDITION DATES<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222">Sat, September 29, 10-12noon</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222"><br>
<b>Sun, September 30, 2:30-4:30pm</b><br>
<b>Sat, October 6, 10-12noon</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222">ANNOUNCEMENT</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222"><br>
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to announce the launch of <b>Cleveland Act Now</b> youth theatre program onsite at CPT. The fall session is geared for youth ages 10–14 years old and <b>the program is offered at no cost</b>. Enrollment is by audition.
 There will be three open audition calls for participation in the program. Youth who have successfully participated in previous sessions are guaranteed placement in the program. All youth must participate in an audition to be eligible for the program. Enrollment
 is capped at 20 participants.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222">WHO</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222"><br>
This program is for youth ages 10–14 years old who are interested in a creative theatre training that focuses on acting fundamentals, storytelling, and playwriting. The program has a priority to serve Cleveland residents, but youth who live outside of Cleveland
 are welcome to audition.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222">WHAT</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#222222"><br>
<b>Cleveland Act Now</b> is a theatre training program for young artists that is fun and challenging. Youth will learn acting fundamentals and ensemble creation. The fall quarter is focused on vocal technique and text work. Under the dedicated guidance of CPT
 Teaching Artists, young artists hone their performing skills. This rigorous training also supports academic skills, interpersonal and personal skills, and helps to instill empathy and responsibility while building character and enhancing creative thinking. <b>This
 program is offered at <u>NO COST</u> thanks to the support of the Cleveland Foundation and other generous supporters. <u>**a legal guardian must be present for the audition**</u></b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;text-transform:uppercase">TO SCHEDULE YOUR AUDITION:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222;text-transform:uppercase">CALL FAYE HARGATE, PROGRAM DIRECTOR, 216.631.2727 X207<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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