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CHAGRIN FALLS PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY
AT A GLANCE
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
PROFILE
The Chagrin Falls Performing Arts Academy is an accredited, half day program under the umbrella of northeast Ohio's Mayfield Consotium, a group of 9 school systems that include Aurora, Beachwood, Chagrin Falls, Mayfield, Orange, Richmond Heights, Solon, South Euclid-Lyndhurst and West Geauga. The Academy is a college preparatory program that inspires character development and self discovery in students through the challenge of creativity.
The training students will encounter at the Academy will challenge them to know themselves as creative and imaginative individuals. The discoveries and proceedures essential to creativity on the stage, are equally vital to all human beings in their daily lives. The courage to create, the confidence to stand calmly before others in stressful situations, the facility to be expressive, the sense of play that makes one young at heart, the wisdom to see the big picture, the rare and essential skill to communicate clearly, the sensitivity to find meaning in relationships and the business of life - these are all real-world benefits of the training at the Academy. At the Academy, we believe creativity in itself is an end. Because by mastering it, the student develops an expansiveness of self and a thriving confidence that can affect and change the world.
FACILITIES
The Performing Arts Academy resides on the 7-12 Campus of Chagrin Falls Schools. Performances will be held in the new $6M Performing Arts Center, a professional theatre complex with full orchestra, full flies and 760 seats. The new auditorium and offers excellent acoustics, state-of-the-art lighting, and sound systems. The multiple rigging systems will allow for great flexibility for drama and musical productions. Air conditioning will permit year round use. The Performing Arts center has internal access for the 7-12 and offers its own lobby with direct access from the outside. Classes, student performances and smaller plays will be held in the in the intimate setting of the Drama Room, directly across the rear hallway from the main stage.
LOCATION
The Performing arts Academy is housed in the Chagrin Falls School System, one of the top-achieving school districts in the state, featured by Newsweek magazine as one of the "Best High Schools" in America. The school is located just a short distance from Chagrin Falls, one of Ohio's most scenic villages, replete with great restaurants, shops, and the famous Popcorn Shop at the corner of Mainstreet and Bell just above the falls. In addition, the South Chagrin Reservation within the Cleveland Metroparks domain, is just mintues away. The Chagrin River, designated a Scenic River in July 1979,flows through the eastern edge of South Chagrin Reservation.The forest in the reservation has many fine examples of hemlock, white oak, red oak, and shagbark hickory trees, as well as beech and sugar maples. This area is well-known for its brilliant fall colors.
TUITION
Students attend the Chagrin Falls Performing Arts Academy at no charge. As it is a program of the Mayfield Consortium, the tuition is paid by the home school district.
PROGRAM FEE
There is a $150.00 program fee to cover the costs of attending professional theatre productions.
TRANSPORTATION
Bus transportation is available to and from the home school for the regular school schedule. Students must provide their own transportation for any after-school rehearsals. We will assist in arranging car pools for students who don't drive. Licensed students may provide their own transportation to class if desired.
DIRECTOR
The Director of the Academy is Thomas Q. Fulton, Jr., a professional director, actor and teacher. Mr. Fulton has been teaching acting, directing, and theatre since 1975. He has worked as adjunct professor of theatre at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland State, and Tri-C. He is a highly regarded teacher of actors and has taught for The Cleveland Play House, The Cleveland Ballet, Cain Park Summer Theatre, Phoenix Theatre Ensemble, Center Repertory Theatre, Cleveland Theatre Company and many other professional companies. He was a company member of the Cleveland Play House for 6 years and his award-winning work as an actor has been seen on many stages throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond.
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