We are looking for a* black or latino male actor, ages 21-35,* for our educational video series, partnered with MetroHealth Hospital. This project, ordinarily in-person, is called The SAFE Project, which stands for Students Are Free to Express, and it aims to eliminate toxic stress in CMSD students through art. We are looking for someone who is comfortable/has experience in *slam or spoken word poetry*. At the beginning of each video, you would introduce the video and teaching artist, and perform a short poem related to stress and the artform featured in the video. You do not need to write it yourself-- we will give you the material. You would also close out the video. *Details: * - 2 remote rehearsals (via Zoom) - 1-2 filming dates in late September (with a videographer, socially distanced) - One live Zoom info session for CMSD 9th graders, with the other teaching artists (details TBD) - Perform the intro and outro for a total of 13 short videos - Paid! *Please film a video of yourself* performing either a spoken word poem or a rap, twice-- once with a body percussion beat and once without (we may incorporate some body percussion in the videos). In addition, let us know if you have any conflicts between September 21st and 30th. You can send it to us as a video file, or a private YouTube link if you prefer. We will have callbacks as needed. Submissions needed ASAP, by Thursday, Sept. 7th, to business@kulturekids.org . -- *Khaki Hermann*, Education Director www.kulturekids.org 216.302.4829 PO Box 181425 Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 *Creating original, interactive arts programs and performances that inspire community, cultural awareness, and life-long learning.* * Kulture Kids BRINGS the ARTS to YOU!*