PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY

Site: Chagrin Falls High School
COLLEGE TECH PREP
Two-year program

The Chagrin Falls Performing Arts Academy is a college preparatory program for high school juniors and seniors. The Academy is an accredited, half-day, high school performing arts program, which takes place during the school year, during school hours. Students are chosen for the Academy by audition.
The Academy offers both morning and afternoon sessions. Each group studies a wide range of performing arts courses in the Chagrin Falls High School Drama wing, which includes a new $6M performing arts center and a wonderfully intimate black-box theatre.
Classes consist of training in acting, voice, movement, musical theatre, technical theatre, audition, dance, stage combat, make-up and other exciting creative learning opportunities. In addition to challenging and fun classes, there will be opportunities for performance in fully mounted productions and student plays, along with special workshops led by guest artists from the professional theatre.
•Director/Teacher: Thomas Q. Fulton, Jr.
Professional Director, Actor and Teacher
Guest Artists:
•Julie Kolibab, Professional Actress: Acting, Directing
•Kelly Holt, Professor Emeritus, School of Theatre, CWRU: Movement
•Marc Moritz, Professional Actor, Director: Improvisation

PREREQUISITES

Will consist of two contrasting monologues
or one monologue and one song. Monologue and songs should be no more than 90 seconds each.
Monologue texts and a list of recommended song selections will be posted on the Academy website: www.
chagrinacademy.org. While accompaniment may be
provided students must be prepared to sing a capella.

A list of recommended selections is as follows:

MONOLOGUE
-Click here for pdf of monologue texts and audition tips

-Monologues for Young Actors by Lorainne Cohen

-The Ultimate Audition Book for Teens: 111 One-Minute Monologues by Janet B. Milstein

-Magnificent Monologues for Teens: The Teens' Monologue Source for Every Occasion by Chambers Stevens

VOCAL
-The Actor's Songbook (Women's or Men's)
Hal Leonard Publisher

-Musical Theatre Classics (Soprano, Mezzo, Tenor, Baritone/Bass) Hal Leonard Publisher

-Singer's Musical Theatre Anthology Vol. 1-4 (Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass) 
Hal Leonard Publisher

The student should dress casual in clothing which allows for easy movement while presenting their monologue.

INTERVIEW & DOCUMENTS: An informal interview will also take place. Students are to submit a resume, and provide a headshot or a school picture with their application. The student will also be requested to provide one letter of recommendation from a theatre, drama, or music program that they have been involved with or a character reference.

SCHOOL RECORDS: Students will only be considered if they have a 2.5 grade point average or above, and a good school discipline and attendance record.

• PERFORMANCE: All productions at the Academy
are voluntary. However, if a student chooses to audition
for an Academy production, he or she must clear their schedule to accomodate rehearsals and performance. Students who cannot provide a schedule reasonably free of conflicts will not be allowed to audition for a production. Academy students are also encouraged to participate in community theatre productions or at their home high school. Should a student decide to participate in an Academy production, he or she must commit to time outside of normal class hours and the school day for rehearsal and
performance. Students must provide their own transportation to after school rehearsals and evening events.

•PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AND ATTITUDE:
The opportunity to study at a Performing Arts Academy is a privilege. Students must come to the Academy with an open and teachable spirit. No student will be allowed to continue in the Academy who shows disrespect to his or her fellow actors, to the teacher or to the curriculum in general. Students will not make fun of one anothers' work. All dress codes and rules of behavior of Chagrin Falls High School will be strictly enforced. Excessive unexcused absences, consistent tardiness, violence, drugs or alcohol use will be cause for dismissal.

click here for Press Release about Thomas Fulton

click here for the Performing Arts website

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VISUAL ART & DESIGN

Site: Orange High School
COLLEGE TECH PREP
Two-year program

ART AS A CAREER?
The student will prepare a comprehensive
portfolio for acceptance in a college art
program.

PREREQUISITES
1. At least one year of high school art
2. Reference from student's art teacher
3. Portfolio review
4. Completed application by deadline

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TV BROADCAST & VIDEO PRODUCTION

Site: Aurora High School
COLLEGE TECH PREP
Two-year program

Students interested in learning the technical and creative aspects of studio and video production will benefit from this course which offers instruction in the operation of video cameras, a variety of lighting equipment, editing systems and graphics computers. Additional components covered will be script writing, storyboarding, producing and organizational skills required to complete the media production process. Students who have attained these skills can progress to further education in the broadcasting, video production, multi-media or public relations fields.
The second year, students are required to find an internship that relates to the broadcasting field. The internship is an integral part of the senior year and must meet the instructor's approval.