cleveland PUBLIC theatre Cleveland Act Now (CAN) Academy After-School In-Person Course *Back to Basics**– JUNIORS* For youth ages 7-10 years old 9-week course on-site at CPT September 23, 2024 – November 20, 2024 Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30pm-6:00pm FREE *Back to Basics** – SENIORS* For youth ages 11-14 years old 9-week course on-site at CPT September 24, 2024 – November 21, 2024 Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30pm-6:00pm FREE *Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 11, 2024* *WHO* For youth ages 7-14 years old. CAN Academy programming is open to the public. Non-Cleveland residents are welcome to apply. However, Cleveland Public Theatre has a priority in engaging Cleveland residents. *JUNIORS APPLICATION FORM* https://forms.gle/CMZzo7FJRtVkcF7T8 *SENIORS APPLICATION FORM* https://forms.gle/DYWDJEsu1KKpKCcH8 *Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. Enrollment is capped at 14 young artists.* *WHAT* *Back to Basics* is an in-person after-school theatre program where youth will focus on building the actor's foundational skills for performance. These skills include developing the voice, body, and imagination. Actors will also build skill and experience in taking direction, auditioning in a professional setting, working as a team, and having confidence speaking in front of an audience. The youth will engage in activities to hone these skills and apply them to scene work. This fall session culminates in an in-person showcase for our friends and family. CAN Academy performing arts activities improve academic skills, instill empathy and responsibility, build character, and enhance creative thinking. Thanks to the Cleveland Foundation,* this program is offered at NO COST.* All classes are in person on-site at Cleveland Public Theatre. * CONTACT/QUESTIONS* 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 (work cell)