cleveland PUBLIC theatre Cleveland Act Now (CAN) Academy After-School In-Person Course *Her Legacy** – SENIORS* For youth ages, 11-14 years old 8-week course on-site at CPT March 19, 2024 – May 9, 2024 Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30pm – 6:00pm FREE *Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 13, 2024* *WHO* CAN Academy is geared towards Cleveland residents; however, non-Cleveland residents are welcome to apply. *APPLICATION FORM* https://forms.gle/SkQvwPaJTySSCw2X9 Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until enrollment reaches 14 young artists. Once the session reaches capacity, additional applicants will be placed on a waitlist. *WHAT* Taught by CPT Teaching Artist and CAN Academy Site Coordinator, Zyrece Montgomery, and Supporting Teaching Artist Olivia Wolfram, *Her Legacy *is an in-person, after-school theatre program where youth will work as an ensemble to build an original piece centered around recognizing the women who have been impactful in their lives and celebrating their legacy. This session is a devising workshop that provides a platform for youth to build confidence in self-expression, self-discovery, writing, and collaborative storytelling skills. This spring session culminates in an in-person showcase of the young artists’ original work. CAN Academy performing arts activities improve academic skills, instill empathy and responsibility, build character, and enhance creative thinking. *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 follow our health and safety protocols, which are informed by the CDC guidelines. Any updates to our health and safety protocols will be communicated to our CAN families in a timely manner. *CONTACT/QUESTIONS* Please contact Zyrece Montgomery, CAN Academy Teaching Artist and Site Coordinator, via email or phone with questions. | *zmontgomery@cptonline.org <zmontgomery@cptonline.org> or 440.429.5752*