The Cleveland Play House
8500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106
p: 216-795-7000
f: 216-795-7005
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KEYBANK PLAY HOUSE COLLEGE
>>Download the application form
Now accepting students for Play House College!
This is a totally FREE program Sponsored by KeyBank
If you are interested in attending our recruiting meeting for the 2010-11 season, please email eriffle@clevelandplayhouse.com.
Are you a sophomore, junior or senior in High School who has ever wanted to...
- Work with top flight theatre professionals?
- Observe and participate in the workings of a professional theatre?
- Learn about the essentials of producing theatre for yourself and others?
Then KeyBank Play House College is for you!
Who is it for?
It is a program aimed at students who are interested in theatre in almost every shape or form, whether you’re interested in singing, dancing, acting, being behind the scenes or just enjoy attending live theatre.
About the program:
- It runs for the entire school year that begins in August and ends in April
- It meets once a month on a Saturday for a hands-on master class workshop. Workshops cover many areas of theatre and may include: Marketing, Directing, Acting, Playwriting, Scenic Design, Costume Design, and many more. Workshops are taught by the Cleveland Play House staff.
- Immediately following the workshop, students attend a Cleveland Play House performance. Students see all the shows offered in the season (lunch is provided).
- Students have the opportunity to job shadow and may observe a rehearsal or backstage during a live production.
Students also help plan and run public events at the Play House.
Students will gain:
- An increased knowledge and love of theatre and be introduced to the professional world of theatre.
- A chance to observe and participate in the workings of the first regional theatre and a leading professional theatre in the country.
- A chance to learn the essentials of producing theatre for themselves and for others
- An understanding of and passion for the arts and arts education.
- Future opportunities to work and intern at the Cleveland Play House.
- A chance to meet other high school students interested in theatre from all over the greater Cleveland Area
To Apply Contact:
Erin Riffle, Education Associate
The Cleveland Play House
8500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44106
(216) 795-7000 x149
>>Download the application form
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FULL CONTACT: CENTER STAGE SCHOOLS
During Full Contact: Center Stage Schools, The Cleveland Play House will partner with select high schools for an entire season. This provides schools with an extraordinary in-depth relationship with a professional theatre. All students involved in Full Contact: Center Stage Schools will get to see our productions, participate in our programs, receive playwriting residencies, and see their work showcased at CPH in the culminating event of the program: the Center Stage Schools New Play Festival.
Center Stage Schools will receive:
- Admission to up to four Student Matinee productions, a tour of the CPH, and a pre- and post-show workshop for each production they attend.
- Two one-week playwriting residencies (one in the fall, one in the spring)
- Inclusion in the New Play Festival
- Student participation in the KeyBank Play House College program
- Two teacher development sessions (one at the school, one at CPH)
- Exclusive access and priority in using the CPH facilities
For more information, please contact Education Director Cathy Hartenstein at (216) 795-7000 ext. 270.
NOTE: Center Stage Schools have already been selected for the 2009-2010 school year. Please contact us if you are interested in being a future Center Stage School.
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