cleveland PUBLIC theatre Cleveland Act Now (CAN) Academy Announces FREE, In-Person Programming this Summer *SESSION ONE: June 10 – June 28, 2024 for JUNIORS (7 - 10-year-olds)* *SESSION TWO: July 8 – August 2, 2024 for SENIORS (11 - 14-year-olds)* Join us for *Why the Summer Comes and Goes, *a 3-week (Juniors) or 4-week (Seniors) intensive summer arts program for young artists that is rewarding and fun. Under the guidance of CPT Teaching Artists, youth will be introduced to folktales shared across different cultures, and together, we will create an original folktale of our own, performed as a collaborative, theatrical piece. Youth will explore storytelling through creative writing, improvisation, character development, dance, visual arts, and more! Enrollment is determined on a first-come, first-served basis and requires submitting an application to the program. *Families must submit an application by May 24th.* Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and families will be notified of enrollment by May 31st. Enrollment is capped at 16 young artists per session. This program is offered at NO COST, thanks to the support of the Cleveland Foundation and other generous supporters. Cleveland Public Theatre’s CAN Academy prioritizes Cleveland residents; however, non-Cleveland residents are welcome to apply. *SESSION ONE: 7 – 10 years old * June 10 – June 28, 2024 Three weeks Mondays – Thursdays 1:00-5:00pm **The* *Summer CAN Academy Juniors performance date is Friday, June 28th, with extended programming hours ending at 6:30pm* **There is NO programming on June 19th in observation of Juneteenth* *SESSION TWO: 11 – 14 years old* July 8 – August 2, 2024 Four weeks Mondays – Thursdays 1:00-5:00pm **The* *Summer CAN Academy Seniors performance date is Friday, August 2nd, with extended programming hours ending at 6:30pm* *Materials provided*: journal, t-shirt, craft materials *Materials needed*: gym shoes, water bottle, bagged lunch *Application Link* https://forms.gle/jg8kYYb59cSmnEoHA Cleveland Public Theatre will follow all state and local health guidelines. Additional information about program procedures (i.e. symptom questionnaires, temperature checks, etc.) will be released with final program details.