<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">cleveland PUBLIC theatre</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Cleveland Act Now (CAN) Academy</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">After-School In-Person Course</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a name="m_1892136819097711035_m_2473496044070699100__Hlk83716791"><i>Her Legacy</i></a><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> – SENIORS</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">For youth ages, 11-14 years old</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">8-week course on-site at CPT</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">March 19, 2024 – May 9, 2024</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Tuesdays and Thursdays</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">4:30pm – 6:00pm</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">FREE</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:red">Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 13, 2024</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">WHO</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">CAN Academy is geared towards Cleveland residents; however, non-Cleveland residents are welcome to apply.<b><i><span style="color:red"></span></i></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">APPLICATION FORM</span></b><span style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration-line:underline"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a href="https://forms.gle/SkQvwPaJTySSCw2X9" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://forms.gle/SkQvwPaJTySSCw2X9</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until enrollment reaches 14 young artists. Once the session reaches capacity, additional applicants will be placed on a waitlist.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">WHAT</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><a name="m_1892136819097711035_m_2473496044070699100__Hlk157419823"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Taught by CPT Teaching Artist and CAN Academy Site Coordinator, Zyrece Montgomery, and Supporting Teaching Artist Olivia Wolfram, </span></a><i>Her Legacy </i><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">is an in-person, after-school theatre program where youth will work as an ensemble to build an original piece centered around recognizing the women who have been impactful in their lives and celebrating their legacy. This session is a devising workshop that provides a platform for youth to build confidence in self-expression, self-discovery, writing, and collaborative storytelling skills. This spring session culminates in an in-person showcase of the young artists’ original work. CAN Academy performing arts activities improve academic skills, instill empathy and responsibility, build character, and enhance creative thinking.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><br><b>This program is offered at NO COST, thanks to the Cleveland Foundation.</b> All classes are in person on-site at Cleveland Public Theatre. <a name="m_1892136819097711035_m_2473496044070699100__Hlk149896213">Young artists must follow our health and safety protocols, which are informed by the CDC guidelines. Any updates to our health and safety protocols will be communicated to our CAN families in a timely manner.</a></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><br>CONTACT/QUESTIONS</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Please contact Zyrece Montgomery, CAN Academy Teaching Artist and Site Coordinator, via email or phone with questions. | <b><a href="mailto:zmontgomery@cptonline.org" target="_blank">zmontgomery@cptonline.org</a> or 440.429.5752</b></span></p></div>