Dear NEohioPAL Community: CAN Academy Fall Sessions for Juniors is now accepting applications for enrollment. Application deadline is Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Please help us out by sharing this with colleagues, friends and acquaintances who might be interested. Or post these to your own social media networks to help spread the word beyond the theatre community. Thanks in advance for your support! You can either forward the information below or you can post this link to your social media networks. CAN ACADEMY FALL SESSION-STITCHING THE STORY OF US - JUNIORS For youth ages 7-10 years old 4-week course on-site at CPT November 28, 2022 - December 19, 2022 Tuesday and Thursday 4:30pm-6:00pm FREE WHO: CAN Academy programming is open to the public. Non-Cleveland residents are welcome to apply, however, Cleveland Public Theatre has a priority to engage Cleveland residents. WHAT: Stitching the Story of Us is an in-person, after-school theatre program where youth will build original stories centered around family traditions and history--- stitching together snapshots of life that create the fabric of our relationships with loved ones. This session is a devising workshop that provides a platform for youth to share their stories and uplift the moments in life that are built around celebration and love. Youth will strengthen their confidence in storytelling and presentation skills. This second fall session culminates in an in-person showcase of the original work that the young artists create. CAN Academy performing arts activities improve academic skills, instill empathy and responsibility, build character, and enhance creative thinking. Please connect with Zyrece Montgomery, CAN Academy Teaching Artist and Site Coordinator, via email or phone with questions. | zmontgomery@cptonline.org or 440.429.5752 APPLICATION FORM: https://forms.gle/Yn97p42WGpRAjuWC9 This program is offered at NO COST thanks to the Cleveland Foundation. All classes are in person on-site at Cleveland Public Theatre. Young artists must be masked and follow our health and safety protocols.