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PlayhouseSquare Foundation1501 Euclid AvenueSuite 200Cleveland, OH 44115-2197

Non-Profit Org.

U.S. Postage Paid

Cleveland, OH

Permit No. 2295

Call 216-348-7909 playhousesquare.org/community

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT& EDUCATION

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NOw CASTING TEENS IN ThE fOLLOwING rOLES:

star leaders

star reporters

students take a role at the square (stars)

teen advisory CounCil

A not-for-profit performing arts center that presents and produces a wide variety of performing arts, advances arts education and creates a destination that is a superior location for entertainment, business and housing, thereby strengthening the economic vitality of the region.

PlayhouseSquare understands its vital role as and educator in our community, and is committed to providing arts learning opportunities of the highest quality to enrich the loves of students, families, teachers and adults. PlayhouseSquare’s Commuity Engagement & Education Department is unique in the performing arts industry for the variety of programs it offers, the partnerships it initiates and the access it provides students, educators and aspiring artists to performing arts professionals. Since its inception in 1998, the Community Engagement & Education Department has offered thousands of events, workshops, classes and more, most with minimal or no fees, to people of all ages from all areas of Northeast Ohio. The generous support of individual and corporate donors and foundations makes it all possible.

Teen Advisory Councilapplication due august 31The PlayhouseSquare Teen Advisory Council is open to teens ages 14-19 who live in Northeast Ohio and

have participated in a PlayhouseSquare Teen Program for at least one year. This group is charged with

reviewing and making recommendations regarding programs and policies that affect the teen audience

at PlayhouseSquare. Only you can tell us what is important to you and your peers, and we want to hear

your opinions. The Teen Advisory Council meets twice per season; the first meeting will be on Sunday,

September 19, 2010.

STArS (Students Take A role at the Square)application due september 17The STARS volunteer program provides you with on-the-job training in customer service and the performing

arts combined with an opportunity to give back to the community. You can choose to usher at Thursday

evening, Saturday evening, Sunday matinee or Sunday evening KeyBank Broadway Series shows. STARS

are required to attend an orientation about PlayhouseSquare on October 3rd and to commit to working each

scheduled date. The STARS program is open to high school students. Note: Each track is limited to 30

STARS; apply early to get your first choice!

STAr Leadersapplication due september 17The STAR Leaders program is open to teens 16-19 who have participated in the STARS program for at

least one year. STAR Leaders are expected to ensure quality customer service at PlayhouseSquare by working

with an assigned group of STARS. STAR Leaders are required to attend orientation on October 3rd and to

commit to working each scheduled date. Note: Each track is limited to 10 STAR Leaders; apply early to get

your first choice!

STAr reportersapplication due september 17STAR Reporters review KeyBank Broadway Series performances just like professional critics. Students

selected for this role will receive admission to Press Night for all KeyBank Broadway Series shows and must

post their reviews to the PlayhouseSquare STAR Reporter blog. STAR Reporters are expected to post links

to their reviews on their Facebook, MySpace or Twitter page(s) (or other social networking sites). Training

is provided by local theater critics. Applicants must submit a writing sample and be able to meet strict

deadlines. Only 10 STAR Reporter roles are available, so be sure to apply early if you are interested. The roles

are open to teens ages 14-19 who live in Northeast Ohio.



Application Instructions

teen advisory Council – appliCation due auGust 31On a separate sheet, type or print neatly your answers to the following questions. Submit with completed

application to PlayhouseSquare, Attn: Stephanie Reed, 1501 Euclid Ave., Suite 200, Cleveland, OH

44115 or fax to 216-771-0217.1. Describe leadership experience(s) you have had in your school, church or community.2. Explain at least three qualities a leader must possess and why.3. Assuming there were no limitations, what are three meaningful programs that PlayhouseSquare could

provide for teens?4. What are three obstacles that prevent teens from participating in programs at PlayhouseSquare? What

could be done to overcome these obstacles?5. What qualities would make you an asset to the PlayhouseSquare Teen Advisory Council?

star reporters – appliCation due septeMBer 17STAR Reporters must be available for training on October 5 and November 19, 2010 from 5-7 p.m. and for

the following press nights:

Blue Man Group – October 5

Billy Elliot – November 19

South Pacific – February 1

Shrek – March 1

Les Miserables – April 5

West Side Story – May 3

Next to Normal – June 7

Reviews must be posted within two days after Press Night.

On a separate sheet, provide a 2-3 page (Arial, 12 pt. font) writing sample that shows both creativity and analysis. Writing samples will not be returned. Submit with completed application to PlayhouseSquare,

Attn: Stephanie Reed, 1501 Euclid Ave., Suite 200, Cleveland, OH 44115 or fax to 216-771-0217.

Applicants may be interviewed by phone before a final selection is made.

stars & star leaders– appliCation due septeMBer 17Orientation for STARS and STAR Leaders will be on Sunday, October 3rd at 4:00 p.m. in the Idea Center at

PlayhouseSquare.

See back of application for further instructions.

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ETeen ApplicationI am applying for (check all that apply):

Teen Advisory Council STAR Leaders

STAR Reporters STARS

Name:

Address:

City/State/ZIP:

Phone: Age:

Email: Grade:

School:

Name of Parent/Guardian:

Parent/Guardian Phone (if different from above):

Parent/Guardian Email (if different from above):

I agree to be a responsible addition to PlayhouseSquare. I will always keep the safety and enjoyment of myself, my peers and PlayhouseSquare’s guests foremost in my mind. If selected, I agree to be present at all of the dates listed for the program(s) to which I am applying and to adhere to all deadlines.

Student Signature:

I understand that by allowing my child to apply for a role(s) at PlayhouseSquare, I am assuming all safe transportation responsibilities for my child to and from these events. I understand that s/he will not be under constant adult supervision. I understand that these are unique programs for a limited number of students. My child will adhere to all deadlines.

Parent/Guardian Signature:

Please see back of this page for additional application requirements for STARS and STAR Leaders. Submit this completed application along with any other required materials to:

PlayhouseSquareAttn: Stephanie Reed

1501 Euclid Ave., Suite 200Cleveland, OH 44115

fax 216-771-0217



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STArS and STAr Leaders – APPLICATION DUE SEPTEMBEr 17i am applying for (Check one): stars or star leaderplease rATE thursdays evenings, saturday evenings, sunday Matinees or sunday evenings as your 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th choice. (Write na if you are not available for one of the tracks.)

Thursday Evenings (ALL are required)

October 3 Orientation 4 p.m.October 14 Blue Man Group 6-10 p.m.December 2 Billy Elliot 6:30-11 p.m.February 3 South Pacific 6-10 p.m.March 3 Shrek 6-10 p.m.April 7 Les Miserables 6-10 p.m.May 12 West Side Story 6-10 p.m.June 9 Next to Normal 6-10 p.m.

Saturday Evenings (ALL are required)

October 3 Orientation 4 p.m.October 16 Blue Man Group 6-10 p.m.November 20 Billy Elliot 6:30-11 p.m.February 5 South Pacific 6-10:30 p.m.March 5 Shrek 6-10:30 p.m.April 9 Les Miserables 6-11 p.m.May 14 West Side Story 6-10:30 p.m.June 11 Next to Normal 6-10:30 p.m.

Sunday Matinees (ALL are required)

October 3 Orientation 4 p.m.October 17 Blue Man Group 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.November 21 Billy Elliot 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.February 6 South Pacific 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.March 6 Shrek 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.April 10 Les Miserables 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.May 15 West Side Story 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.June 12 Next to Normal 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Sunday Evenings (ALL are required)

October 3 Orientation 4 p.m.October 17 Blue Man Group 5-10 p.m.November 21 Billy Elliot 5-10 p.m.February 6 South Pacific 5-10 p.m.March 6 Shrek 5-10 p.m.April 10 Les Miserables 5-10:30 p.m.May 15 West Side Story 5-10 p.m.June 12 Next to Normal 5-10 p.m.

*If you already have a STARS shirt, please wear it for your first ushering assignment.If you DO NOT have a shirt please mark your size ____S ____M ____L ____XL ____XXL You will pick up your shirt at Orientation on October 3rd.

STAr Leader Applicants:Please write a paragraph explaining your leadership experience and why you should be selected as a STAR Leader.

Submit this page with completed application to PlayhouseSquare, Att: Stephanie Reed, 1501 Euclid Ave., Suite 200, Cleveland, Oh 44115 or fax to 216-771-0217

IMPOrTANT DATESTeen Advisory Council Application Due August 31

First Meeting September 19

STAr reporters Appilcation Due September 17

Orientation and Blue Man Group October 5

Billy Elliot November 20

South Pacific February 1

Shrek March 1

Les Miserables April 5

West Side Story May 3

Next to Normal June 7

STArS and STAr Leaders Application Due September 17

Orientation October 3

Late Orientation and Blue Man Group October 14, 16, 17

Billy Elliot November 20-21, December 2

South Pacific February 3, 5, 6

Shrek March 3, 5, 6

Les Miserables April 7, 9, 10

West Side Story May 12, 14, 15

Next to Normal June 9, 11, 12



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