Slam U Team Performance
Congratulations to this year's Slam U Finalists, Cleveland's National Youth Poetry Slam Team!
Derick Holifield, Junior, Cleveland School of the Arts
Cyndii Johnson, Senior, Cleveland School of the Arts
Jonathan Lykes, Freshman, University of Chicago
Lee McKinstry, Senior, Westlake High School
Eric Odum, Senior, Cleveland School of the Arts
Akeem Rollins, City Year Corps Member
The team will give a showcase performance on Wednesday, July 8 at 7 pm in the Idea Center at PlayhouseSquare. The performance is free and open to the public. Tickets and reservations are not required.
Broadway Summer Camp for Teens (ages 14-19)
July 27-31
It's not too late to sign up for a "practically perfect" summer camp with Disney's Mary Poppins!
The Broadway Summer Camp focuses on the triple threat of musical theater - acting, singing and dancing - and features master classes led by the professionals. As always, registration includes lunch each day, a professional headshot, resume and a ticket to see Mary Poppins at PlayhouseSquare. The registration fee is $400 per student.
To register for the Broadway Summer Camp, call 216-348-7909. (Registration for the Advanced Camp is now closed.)
Cabaret 101
Mondays, Oct. 5 - Nov. 23
6-9:30 p.m.
Cabaret 101 is designed to teach participants about this exciting music genre. Background and experience are not necessary. In the relaxed and supportive class environment, attendees learn about the art of singing a song in an intimate cabaret setting, discover a new form of self-expression, tap into creativity, and discover new self-confidence. By the end of the session, participants will perform their own 15-minute set. The lessons and skills you learn in Cabaret 101 can build your confidence as a performer, an actor, a salesperson, a manager, and even a parent.
Class size is limited to 8 participants. Appropriate for 21 years of age and older. To register, call 216-348-7909. The course fee is $350.
PlayhouseSquare Invites Proposals for "Launch" Artist Residences
Launch is an artist residency program designed to support invention and innovation in performance and to foster new relationships between Northeast Ohio artists and the public. Click here to find out more.