CAN Academy: Winter 2025–2026 Enrollment Open Now!

Cleveland Public Theatre’s CAN Academy to be led by multidisciplinary artist, Cassandra Miller.  

Cleveland Act Now (CAN) Academy is a free performing arts program for younger teens and youth from Cleveland and surrounding neighborhoods ages 11-14, held on-site at the theatre. Young artists engage in rigorous (and fun!) theatre training, learning acting fundamentals, script analysis, storytelling techniques, and play creation.  

The Winter Session runs Jan. 20 to Mar. 12, 2026. Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays at Cleveland Public Theatre from 4:30pm-6:00pm.

To register, click the link here! 

For more information, please reach out to Cassandra Miller: 216.631.2727, x201 (Office) 

216.903.4526 (Mobile), Email: cmiller@cptonline.org 

Cassandra Miller Bio: Cassandra is a theatre artist, educator, and birth worker based in Cleveland, Ohio. Although raised in Florida, the Cleveland community has played a huge part in nurturing her into the creative she is. Graduating from Cleveland State University with a BA in theatre and a minor in dance, Cassandra also holds a certificate in arts management. Cassandra founded The Black Leading Arts Cultural Club while on the CSU campus. Through the student organization, she produced Take the Stage, an artist showcase for three consecutive semesters. Cassandra is a three-year company member of Blakk Jakk Dance Collective and also does costuming for the dance company. As an actress, Cassandra is an Irene Ryan Acting Scholarship (Lincoln Center) nominee and finalist for her work as Vera in By the Way, Meet Vera Stark. She has performed regionally with Karamu House, Mamaí Theatre, Cain Park, and in Playhouse Square’s Allen, Helen, and Outcalt theatres. Cassandra has worked in the early childhood capacity for over seven years, aiding in the development of babies and youth from birth to age 14. As a teaching artist, Cassandra has choreographed Jungle Book Kids and Frozen Jr. at Near West Theatre. Cassandra has also helped develop a variety of devised performances during the ’22 and ’23 summers at CPT before joining full-time. Cassandra is a birth and postpartum doula and a board member of The Black Birth Collective. Cassandra is immensely grateful to be a part of such a nurturing community that supports all her passions. 

 

Opening Acts #2: A Rededication to Our Founder, James Levin

Welcome back to Opening Acts. In this edition of the newsletter, we’re covering:

  • A celebration of our founder
  • A new URL for our IRL renovations
  • Literary attention for CPT

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CPT IS HIRING AN OPERATIONS APPRENTICE

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is hiring an Operations Apprentice who will become part of the CPT team and contribute to life at CPT and its success while gaining hands-on experience in arts administration and producing.

Reviews of candidates will begin immediately. To apply for the position, send an email to Marguerite Hannah, general manager, at careers@cptonline.org by Tuesday, December 23 with the subject line: YOUR LAST NAME, Operations Apprentice. Your email should include two attachments: a resume and a two-page cover letter highlighting relevant experience and explaining your interest in the apprenticeship. No phone calls or emails please.

Operations Apprentice Job Description — Six-Month Full-Time Paid Apprenticeship

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is seeking an Operations Apprentice, an early-career arts administrator or producer eager to explore multiple facets of a high-impact, socially engaged arts organization. This is a cross-departmental position offering hands-on experience in artistic management, education, event production, and front-of-house operations.

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Now Accepting Applications for SoftLaunch 2026

SoftLaunch 2026 Applications open

SoftLaunch is a performance festival that seeks bold experimentation, innovation, and complete reinvention of what theatre can be. (Think installation art, immersive performance, shows for intimate audiences, and way beyond all that—it can be as far out as your imagination will take you!) 

This weekend-long festival takes place January 15, 16 and 17, 2026 at 7pm. Audience members receive a pass and can wander as they wish to see (and be a part of) various performance experiments. We are seeking work that ranges from workshop to fully produced. Pieces or experiences outside the theatrical play format, not plays, or at least, not the way we are used to thinking about plays. We are only interested in projects that do not fit typical theatre form, not pieces in a normal theatre setting, even if that piece is radical.   Read More ›

Apply for The PILOT Project 2025

The PILOT Project 

The PILOT Project is a learning community guided by Cleveland Public Theatre’s Executive Artistic Director, Raymond Bobgan, with the explicit goal to explore new forms and new innovations in theatrical performance. This is a workshop where artists will become PILOTs (in a sense) who navigate the expansive complexities of theatrical performance. This work is inspired by Raymond’s successful “Directing Creation” course but will be more of a group process and discussion platform. As a learning community, we will engage in stimulating knowledge exchanges around different theatre-inspired performance trends and ideate around new forms and fresh possibilities. This workshop is a free offering for all artists accepted. Read More ›

CPT IS HIRING PART-TIME SUBSTITUTE TEACHING ARTISTS

CPT is seeking part-time Substitute Teaching Artists to assist in implementing CPT Education programming beginning in the Fall. Theatre experience is a plus. We are looking to build a strong core of artists who are dedicated to creating work to further racial and economic justice. Read More ›

CPT IS HIRING PART-TIME SUPPORTING TEACHING ARTISTS

CPT is seeking ongoing, part-time Supporting Teaching Artists (CMHA CAN, CAN Academy) to assist in implementing CPT Education programming beginning in the Fall. Theatre experience is a plus. We are looking to build a strong core of artists who are dedicated to creating work to further racial and economic justice. Read More ›

Opening Acts #1: The Future of American Theatre

There’s more to Cleveland Public Theatre than what you see on stage. We delight in showing you the people and ideas behind the scenes, so we’ve created Opening Acts! In this newsletter, you’ll get glimpses of CPT’s everyday work, lesser-known special projects, and so much more we want to share that transcends business as usual.

In this first edition of Opening Acts, we’re covering:

  • Future of American Theatre Cohort projects, collaborations, and recent visit
  • The new Joan Yellen Horvitz Directing Fellowship
  • A photography exhibit featuring the work of CPT artists

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Cleveland Public Theatre’s “Luminous” 2025–2026 Season

Cleveland Public Theatre’s

“Luminous”

2025–2026 Season

Cleveland Public Theatre’s (CPT) Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is proud to announce the 2025–2026 Season, called “Luminous.”

Luminous lu·mi·nous /ˈlo͞omənəs/: emitting or reflecting light, something enlightened.

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CPT Hiring Part-Time, Ongoing Facilities Associate & Substitute/Overhire Associates

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is hiring for a Part-Time, Ongoing Facilities Associate & Substitute/Overhire Associates to join the CPT staff and contribute to our success and community. This is an integral role at CPT. You will enable impressive theatre and art experiences by collaborating to make a great environment. 

The CPT physical environment is a campus consisting of three buildings and a parking lot. Inside the three buildings are two performance venues, rehearsal halls, and offices. 

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply for the position, send an email to Eddie Wilson, Operations Manager, at careers@cptonline.org. Opportunity to apply will close July 31 or when the position is filled. Subject line should read: YOUR LAST NAME, Facilities Associate. Your email should include two attachments: a resume and a cover letter giving examples of work that illustrate the experience required in the description and explaining why you are interested in this position. No phone calls, please.

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