<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">cleveland PUBLIC theatre</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Cleveland Act Now (CAN) Academy</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">After-School In-Person Course</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Ring of Imagination: A Theatrical Circus Experience</span></i></b><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">– SENIORS</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">For youth ages 11-14 years old</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">10-week course on-site at CPT</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">March 11, 2025 – May 15, 2025</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Tuesdays and Thursdays</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">4:30pm-6:00pm</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">FREE</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><b>Application Form:</b> </span> <a href="https://forms.gle/iZThd7CPu1t835yR8" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/iZThd7CPu1t835yR8</a></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif;color:red">Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 26, 2025</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> </span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">WHO</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">For youth ages 11-14 years old. CAN Academy programming is open to the public.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Non-Cleveland residents are welcome to apply. However, Cleveland Public Theatre has a priority in engaging Cleveland residents.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Enrollment is capped at 16 young artists.</span></i><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"> </p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">WHAT</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Ring of Imagination: A Theatrical Circus Experience</span></i></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> is an in-person, after-school theatre program where youth will explore the world of circus arts while building their acting skills. From clowning fundamentals and physical comedy to exploring juggling, stage make-up, and costuming. The youth will learn to express themselves through physicality, improv, and dramatic storytelling. Whether you are tumbling into a new role or spinning a tale of wonder, this class will help you discover the performer within- while having a blast! We’ll clown around into a culminating showcase “under the big top”. </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">CAN Academy improves academic skills, instills empathy and responsibility, builds character, and enhances creative thinking. Prepare to step into the spotlight and bring the circus magic to life!</span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"><br></span><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">This program is offered at NO COST, thanks to the Cleveland Foundation.</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">All classes are in person on-site at Cleveland Public Theatre.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">CONTACT/QUESTIONS</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">Please connect with Zyrece Montgomery, CAN Academy Teaching Artist and Site Coordinator, via</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">email or phone with questions. | </span><a href="mailto:zmontgomery@cptonline.org" target="_blank"><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",sans-serif">zmontgomery@cptonline.org</span></a><span style="font-family:"Calibri Light",s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