Dear NEohioPAL Community: For interested parties, find below information about two after school theatre programs for youth for which CPT is accepting applications. Deadline for application is Wednesday, March 22nd. 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 forward the information below to your social media networks. cleveland PUBLIC theatre Cleveland Act Now (CAN) Academy After-School In-Person Course Phoenix Rising - SENIORS For youth ages 11-14 years old 8-week course on-site at CPT March 28, 2023 - May 18, 2023 Tuesdays and Thursdays FREE Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 WHO CAN Academy is geared towards Cleveland residents; however, non-Cleveland residents are welcome to apply. APPLICATION FORM https://forms.gle/TpWkXfSXbAz88Uc97 Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until enrollment reaches 14 young artists. WHAT Taught by CPT Teaching Artist and CAN Academy Site Coordinator Zyrece Montgomery, and CPT Supporting Teaching Artist, Patrick Warner, Phoenix Rising is an in-person, after-school theatre program where youth build an original piece centered around celebrating heritage, championing social justice, seeking hope, and envisioning a brighter future. 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 as well as a performance in Station Hope, CPT's community-wide May event that celebrates the triumphs of the Underground Railroad and explores contemporary issues of social justice. CAN Academy performing arts activities improve academic skills, instill empathy and responsibility, build character, and enhance creative thinking. cleveland PUBLIC theatre Cleveland Act Now (CAN) Academy After-School In-Person Course Phoenix Rising - JUNIORS For youth ages, 7-10 years old 8-week course on-site at CPT March 27, 2023 - May 17, 2023 Mondays and Wednesdays 4:30pm-6:00pm FREE Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 22, 2023 WHO CAN Academy is geared towards Cleveland residents; however, non-Cleveland residents are welcome to apply. APPLICATION FORM https://forms.gle/n8aGsXbyz3FzRiyE7 Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until enrollment reaches 14 young artists. WHAT Taught by CPT Teaching Artist and CAN Academy Site Coordinator Zyrece Montgomery, and CPT Supporting Teaching Artist, Patrick Warner, Phoenix Rising is an in-person, after-school theatre program where youth build an original piece centered around celebrating heritage, championing social justice, seeking hope, and envisioning a brighter future. 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 as well as a performance in Station Hope, CPT's community-wide May event that celebrates the triumphs of the Underground Railroad and explores contemporary issues of social justice. 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 be masked and follow our health and safety protocols. CONTACT/QUESTIONS Please contact Zyrece Montgomery, CAN Academy Teaching Artist, and Site Coordinator, via email or phone with questions. | zmontgomery@cptonline.org or 440.429.5752