Fall Class Registration Now Open! This fall, join Cleveland Play House for our second full year of CPH Theatre Academy! Students ages 4-94 will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of theatre classes, organized by America's first regional theatre. Course offerings will range from creative drama, to scene-study, to movement, to devised work, musical theatre, to playwriting. Classes are available for students of all abilities. Questions? Contact Allen O'Reilly aoreilly@clevelandplayhouse.com<mailto:aoreilly@clevelandplayhouse.com>, or 216.400.7061, http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/academy For a comprehensive listing of classes on our registration website go to: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ClevelandPlayHouse?orglink=camps-registrati... Or for individual classes click the link below to register! YOUTH OPEN DIVISION AGES: 3-4 Songs Stories and Me A wonderful introduction to the world of theatre for the very young; participants will engage in head to toe learning through a gentle exploration of acting that will explore emotions using a playful combination of storytelling, movement and song. Students and their families will participate in an in class share at the end of the session. Once per week for 15 weeks / Saturdays / Sept 8-Dec 15 / 9-9:45am / $200 register<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ClevelandPlayHouse?season=2474501&session=39688701> Once per week for 15 weeks / Wednesdays / Sept 12-Dec 12 / 4:30-5:15pm / $200 register<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ClevelandPlayHouse?season=2474501&session=39740004> AGES 3-5 Dramatic Play Young performers will begin to explore theatrical techniques such as movement, voice, and storytelling as they adapt beloved stories and fairytales. Students and their families will participate in an in class share at the end of the session. Once per week for 15 weeks / Saturdays / Sept 8-Dec 15 / 10-11am / $255 register<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ClevelandPlayHouse?season=2474501&session=39688201> AGES 4-6 Dramatic Play Young performers will begin to explore theatrical techniques such as movement, voice, and storytelling as they adapt beloved stories and fairytales. Students and their families will participate in an in class share at the end of the session. Once per week for 15 weeks / Mondays / Sept 10-Dec 17 / 4:30-5:30pm / $255 register<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ClevelandPlayHouse?season=2474501&session=39688401> AGES 5-7 Creative Drama Theatre is about all about collaboration. In this fun and collaborative offering, participants will use short scripted scenes that will encourage the students to listen to their peers, sharing ideas, and working as a team. This process will also introduce vocal and movement skills to the young actors who will begin a journey of developing their own characters. Families enjoy watching their young performers participate in a collaborative showcase in one of our rehearsal halls at the end of the session. Once per week for 15 weeks / Mondays / Sept 10-Dec 17 / 4:30-5:30pm / $255 register<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ClevelandPlayHouse?season=2474501&session=39687501> AGES 6-8 Creative Drama Theatre is about all about collaboration. In this fun and collaborative offering, participants will use short scripted scenes that will encourage the students to listen to their peers, sharing ideas, and working as a team. This process will also introduce vocal and movement skills to the young actors who will begin a journey of developing their own characters. Families enjoy watching their young performers participate in a collaborative showcase in one of our rehearsal halls at the end of the session. Once per week for 15 weeks / Saturdays / Sept 8-Dec 15 / 11am-noon / $255 register<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ClevelandPlayHouse?season=2474501&session=39687301> AGES 7-9 Devised Theatre Here, we'll create a short new play! Through repetition and self-review, young performers will build the necessary theatre skills of concentration, focus, memorization, and adaptability. They will have the opportunity to showcase their plays in a collaborative final performance for friends and family in one of our rehearsal halls. Once per week for 15 weeks / Saturdays / Sept 8-Dec 15 / noon-1pm / $255 register<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ClevelandPlayHouse?season=2474501&session=39687001> Once per week for 15 weeks / Wednesdays / Sept 12-Dec 12 / 4:30-5:30pm / $255 register<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ClevelandPlayHouse?season=2474501&session=39737206> AGES 9-11 Acting I In this class for pre-teen performers, participants will discover and develop basic acting fundamentals like listening, responding, collaboration, and characterization through a 10 minute project. Basic design elements such as props and costumes will be utilized in rehearsal and performance. Families will watch their performers participate in a showcase at the end of the session. Once per week for 15 weeks / Saturdays / Sept 8-Dec 15 / 1-2:30pm / $275 register<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ClevelandPlayHouse?season=2474501&session=39686801> AGES: 11-13 Acting II "Tween" actors will enhance their acting and develop the essential skills of focus and concentration as they lean to be a part of the collaborative process. The sessi0on culminates with everyone being cast in a 10-minute scripted play. Basic design elements such props, costumes, and sound will be utilized in rehearsal and performance. Families will watch their performers participate in a showcase at the end of the session. Once per week for 15 weeks / Saturdays / Sept 8-Dec 15 / 2:30-4:00pm / $275 register<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ClevelandPlayHouse?season=2474501&session=39688801> AGES 13-15 Acting III Teen actors take the next step and begin to develop authentic characters through scene study and exploration using theatrical techniques such as vocal, physical, and psychological choices. Props and costumes will be integrated into the rehearsal and final performance. Families will watch their performers participate in a showcase at the end of the session. Once per week for 15 weeks / Saturdays / Sept 8-Dec 15 / 1:00-2:30pm / $275 register<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ClevelandPlayHouse?season=2474501&session=39688501> AGES 14+ Acting IV For the serious young actor, this offering will create work relevant to today's world through script analysis, research and complex scene study. Fully realized props and costumes will be integrated into both the rehearsal process and final performance. Families will watch their performers participate in a showcase at the end of the session. Once per week for 15 weeks / Saturdays / Sept 8-Dec 15 / 2:30-4pm / $275 register<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ClevelandPlayHouse?season=2474501&session=39688301> YOUTH PRE-PROFESSIONAL DIVISION Ages 12+ Musical Theatre Ensemble Participants will be cast in a musical that will highlight each of the ensemble member's specific strengths and skill sets. Ensemble members will work with a director, choreographer and music director. Audition required Twice per week for 30 weeks Saturdays / Sept 8-May 11 / 3-5pm Mondays / Sept 10-May 6 / 6-8pm Cost: $2,750 (includes all performance and production fees and one student ticket to a chaperoned mainstage production) register<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ClevelandPlayHouse?season=2474501&session=39920806> AGES 7-10 Curtain Pullers Actors will be cast in a one act play that will highlight each of the ensemble member's specific strengths and skill sets. The actors will work with a director to develop critical analysis, evolve creative ideas and refine a variety of acting techniques Twice per week for 30 weeks Saturdays / Sept 8-May 11 / 9-11pm Wednesdays / Sept 12-May 8 / 6-8pm Cost: $2,030 (includes all performance and production fees and one student ticket to a chaperoned mainstage production) register<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ClevelandPlayHouse?season=2474501&session=39687201> AGES 10-13 Advanced Curtain Pullers Actors will be cast in a commissioned work that will highlight each of the ensemble member's strengths and skill sets. During this year-long opportunity, the actors will work with a director and playwright and will develop the techniques of advanced script analysis, create authentic characters, and refine their acting techniques. Audition required Twice per week for 30 weeks Saturdays / Sept 8-May 11 / 9-11pm Tuesdays / Sept 11-May 7 / 6-8pm Cost: $2,030 (includes all performance and production fees and one student ticket to a chaperoned mainstage production) register<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ClevelandPlayHouse?season=2474501&session=39929902> Ages 14+ Teen Performance Ensemble The Teen Acting Ensemble will give the actors an opportunity to work with both a director and a dramaturg (script consultant) and playwright as they develop and rehearse a new play. During this year-long process, actors will be cast in multiple roles and develop the techniques of advanced script analysis, create authentic characters, and refine their advanced acting skills. Audition required Once per week for 30 weeks Saturdays / Sept 8-May 11 / 1-3pm Thursdays / Sept 13-May 9 / 6-8pm Cost: $2,030 (includes all performance and production fees and one student ticket to a chaperoned mainstage production) register<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ClevelandPlayHouse?season=2474501&session=39956405> ADULT OPEN DIVISION STEP RIGHT UP! This class will cover the basics of acting technique and will provide a solid foundation for adults interested in pursuing the craft of acting. The class will give actors an opportunity to learn through a variety of exercises, games, improvisations and scene-work. Actors will participate in a showcase for friends and family. Once per week for 15 weeks / Thursdays / Sept 13-Dec 20 / 7-9pm / $299 register<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ClevelandPlayHouse?season=2474501&session=39687601> INTRO TO SCENE STUDY This is an essential course for any actor ready to take the next step in their career. This offering will focus on scene analysis and breaking down a text into actable beats. A wide variety of scenes from both contemporary and classic theatre will be utilized in the class as the students learn valuable techniques that will serve them well as they continue their development. Once per week for 15 weeks / Tuesdays / Sept 11-Dec 18 / 7-9pm / $299 register<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ClevelandPlayHouse#/selectSessions/2474501/filter/session=39901205> MOVEMENT FOR THE THEATRE An essential for the actor or for any performer, this class will cover everything from instilling an effective warm-up for the participants to more detailed studies and exploration of mask work, Alexander technique, Laban and Suzuki. Scene-work will also be covered in this course as the participants integrate the physical skills they have learned to the exploration of texts. Once per week for 15 weeks / Thursdays / Sept 13-Dec 20 / 7-9pm / $299 register<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ClevelandPlayHouse?season=2474501&session=39864907> ADULT PROFESSIONAL DIVISION THE ACTOR'S GYM This offering is geared toward working professional actors and provides an opportunity an opportunity to "work-out" their acting skills for a nominal fee in a wide variety of disciplines, including monologue/audition work, scene-study, voice and speech and classical text. In addition, class members will be eligible to participate in a series of master classes featuring an amazing variety of Cleveland's top artists, including Artistic Director Laura Kepley, members of CPH artistic and education departments, and guest artists from our mainstage productions. Actors will participate in a showcase or friends and family. Once per week for 15 weeks / Mondays / Sept 10-Dec 17 / 7-9pm / $150 register<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ClevelandPlayHouse?season=2474501&session=39688001> THE DIRECTOR'S GYM This new initiative will be co-taught by CPH Artistic Director Laura Kepley and Associate Artistic Director Robert Barry Fleming. Created with the professional director in mind, participants will work with a variety of texts and genres and will approach the craft from both a philosophical and practical perspective gaining new appreciation and insight for their work with actors and collaborators. Application required Once per week for 15 weeks / Tuesdays / Sept 11-Dec 17* / 7-9pm / $150 register<https://campscui.active.com/orgs/ClevelandPlayHouse?season=2474501&session=39859607> SCENE STUDY The next step for the serious actor, this session will provide the participants with a number of scenes to explore from both contemporary and classical texts. Taught by working actor and director David Vegh, this initiative will both challenge and empower the students as they develop and refine their approach to the craft. Application required Once per week for 15 weeks / Wednesdays / Oct 3-Dec 19 / 6-9pm / http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/academy Allen O'Reilly Programs Manager Cleveland Play House 1901 E. 13th Street, Suite 200 Cleveland, OH 44114 216.400.7061 aoreilly@clevelandplayhouse.com<mailto:aoreilly@clevelandplayhouse.com> <http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/>[cid:D4EF10AA-66B8-496D-8928-8AB226E4E3E0]<http://www.clevelandplayhouse.com/>