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Pittsburgh CLO plans online theater education classes

Shirley McMarlin
Saturday, May 30, 2020 12:01 a.m. | Saturday, May 30, 2020 12:01 a.m.

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Pittsburgh CLO Institute of Performing Arts will launch a series of online summer educational programs. Here, CLO cast members Marlene Meier (left) and Darrel R. Whitney perform in 2016 for Sloan Elementary School students in Murrysville.

Pittsburgh CLO Institute of Performing Arts will offer a new series of online educational programs from June 29-Aug. 21.

Offerings will include week-long workshops, weekend seminars, master classes, private lessons and professional development symposiums.

“As leaders in performing arts education, we aim to create a developmental platform for all ages, all levels, and all interests to enable full access to top talent by building a bridge to the industry’s leading professionals,” said Kiesha Lalama, director of community engagement.

Instruction will come from notable talent within the musical theater industry, including Rob Marshall, director of the Academy Award-winning movie “Chicago”; choreographer and six-time Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown; Tony Award-winning actor Gavin Creel, dancer Neil Haskel and stage actors Grey Henson, Jackie Burns, Adam Kantor and Andrew Barth Feldman.

Another offering, “CLO Brings Broadway Backstage” is intended for those working toward careers in theater production. Guest artists will include Madison DeCoske, Douglas Beau Hoffman and Brad Broman.

Programs also will feature representatives from notable musical theater programs such as Baldwin Wallace, Carnegie Mellon, Penn State and Point Park universities and University of Michigan.

Details: pittsburghclo.org