PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY

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

The program will consist of training and performance
education. The training will include daily acting class, plus classes alternating between voice, movement, theatre history and audition labs. The acting class will consist of sessions of improvisation, scene study and Stanislavski technique. The voice class will include vocal exercises, dialects and monologues. The technique movement class will involve warm-up exercises, relaxation exercises, fencing, stage combat and clown movement.
The Chagrin Falls Performing Arts Academy
productions will include one-act plays, full scale
productions and student directed projects.

PREREQUISITES

Students wishing to obtain entry into the Performing Arts Academy program will be required to audition before a panel of judges. The audition will consist of two contrasting monologues or one monologue and one song. Monologue and songs should be no more than ninety seconds each. Accompaniment will be provided; students must provide sheet music.

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: Students must be able to commit to participating in one production hosted by the Performing Arts Academy in the winter, and one production at either a community theatre or at their home high school. The Performing Arts Academy will require commitment to time outside of the normal class hours, and school day. Students must be able to put in volunteer hours associated with the program, attend evening rehearsals, attend other plays and theatre productions. Students must be able to provide their own transportation to after school rehearsals and evening events.

2ND ROUND AUDITIONS:
Monday & Tuesday, March 3 & 4
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Chagrin Falls Philomethian School Auditorium
77 E. Washington St. Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44022

WELCOME!
THOMAS Q. FULTON named Director of
Chagrin Falls Performing Arts Academy
Excel TECC is excited to be able to offer students in our consortium
the opportunity to study with Mr. Thomas Fulton at the new Performing Arts Academy housed at Chagrin Falls High School.

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
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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VIDEO BROADCASTING

Site: Aurora High School
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.