Station Hope//Road to Hope Deadline for submissions is Tuesday, December 15th. Cleveland Public Theatre is planning the third annual STATION HOPE, a one night event of entertainment and art inspired by the history of St. John's Church and the Underground Railroad, the repercussions of oppression, and contemporary struggles for social justice on April 30, 2016. ROAD TO HOPE is a series of performances and art projects that will be programmed in various sites in the Cleveland area. Road to Hope expands our work to include other neighborhoods in our community and will offer additional opportunities for artists and audiences February-April, 2016. Station Hope Format Audiences explore the St. John's campus on the corner of W 26th St and Church Ave. With 30+ performances to choose from, attendees will encounter choirs, dance, theatre, intimate solo performance, and interactive art - all happening at the same time in multiple indoor and outdoor venues. Most Station Hope performances are 10 - 15 minutes in length, presented multiple times throughout the evening. Art installations will range from large to small, depending on the individual needs and space available. Road to Hope Format Road to Hope is a new program in development. This will be an experiment as we learn about the best way to support artists and have the maximum impact on the community. Currently we are envisioning a wide range of possibilities: * full length works * a sort of "truth vaudeville" format with a variety of acts * a mini-Station Hope event with multiple short acts in multiple spaces * community participatory performance events (like Parade the Circle) * installation and duration pieces * and a variety of other permutations. How to get involved with "Hope" These are large and complex projects, and we need a lot of support to make it a success. There are many different roles available; ranging from creative to technical assistance. Below is a list of different ways to participate in the event: Lead Artist: Lead a team of collaborators (or work individually) to create an original piece of theatre, performance, choir or visual art. A Lead Artist can be an individual or an organization. Lead Artists will be selected through an application process, outlined in this document. Actor: There will be multiple opportunities in various performances. CPT will compile and share an "Interested Actor" list with all Lead Artists. Casting decisions are in the complete control of the Lead Artists. Stage Management & Technical Support: We will need help setting up spaces and running those spaces during the event(s). Volunteer: There will be multiple volunteer needs to make this event run smoothly, such as parking assistance, ticket takers, runners, etc. CPT will forward your information to our partners that are managing the volunteers. Individuals interested in being involved in Station Hope through the following roles, Actor, Stage Management & Technical Support or Volunteer, should email CPT New Play Associate Caitlin Lewins (clewins@cptonline.org<mailto:clewins@cptonline.org>) with your name, contact information, role interested in filling and resume*. (*resumes not needed for Volunteer inquiries) Individuals and organizations interested in being a Lead Artist, should read the additional information and complete the application located here: http://www.cptonline.org/news/uncategorized/stationhope2015rfp/ Click here<http://www.cptonline.org/?attachment_id=5408> for the full application (in Microsoft Word). Click here<http://www.cptonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/CPT-Station-Hope-RFP-2015.pdf> for the full application (in PDF form). Caitlin Lewins New Play Associate Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211