<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">cleveland PUBLIC
theatre <br>
Cleveland Act Now (CAN) Academy Announces FREE, In-Person Programming this
Summer </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(112,48,160)">SESSION TWO: July 8 –
August 2, 2024 for SENIORS (11 - 14-year-olds)</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(112,48,160)"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(0,176,240)"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Join us for <b><i>Why
the Summer Comes and Goes, </i></b></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">a </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">rewarding and fun
four-week (Seniors) intensive summer arts program for young artists. Under the
guidance of CPT Teaching Artists, youth will be introduced to folktales shared
across different cultures. Together</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">,</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> we will create an original folktale of our own, performed
as a collaborative, theatrical piece. Youth will explore storytelling through
creative writing, improvisation, character development, dance, visual arts, and
more!</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Enrollment is
determined on a first-come, first-served basis and requires submitting an
application to the program. <b>Families must submit an application by May
24th.</b> Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and families
will be notified of enrollment by May 31st. Enrollment is capped at 16 young
artists per session. This program is offered at NO COST, thanks to the support
of the Cleveland Foundation and other generous supporters. </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Cleveland Public Theatre’s CAN Academy prioritizes Cleveland
residents; however, non-Cleveland residents are welcome to apply. </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(112,48,160)">SESSION TWO: 11 – 14
years old</span></b><span style="font-size:16pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:rgb(112,48,160)"> <br>
</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">July 8 – August 2, 2024 </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Four weeks <br>
Mondays – Thursdays</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">1:00-5:00pm </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">*The</span></i><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> <i>Summer CAN Academy Seniors performance date is Friday,
August 2^nd, with extended programming hours ending at 6:30pm</i> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Materials provided</span></b>: <span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">journal, t-shirt, craft materials </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Materials needed</span></b>: <span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">gym shoes, water bottle, bagged lunch </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Application Link</span></b> <span style="color:black">              </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><a href="https://forms.gle/jg8kYYb59cSmnEoHA" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://forms.gle/jg8kYYb59cSmnEoHA</span></a></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:baseline;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Cleveland Public
Theatre will follow all state and local health guidelines. Additional
information about program procedures will be released with final program
details. </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"></span></p></div>