Cleveland Public Theatre announces Auditions for

Johanna: Facing Forward

Written and Directed by Tlaloc Rivas
Inspired by the writings of Johanna Orozco and the investigative journalism of Rachel Dissell

About the play…

Based on the true story of Johanna Orozco, a Cleveland teen who survived a gunshot wound to the face by her boyfriend in 2007 and whose story sparked a nation-wide movement against teen domestic violence. Johanna’s story is complex and raises critical questions, but it is also a life-affirming story of triumph. Named after The Plain Dealer’s award-winning series “Facing Forward” by journalist Rachel Dissell and produced in conjunction with Teatro Publico de Cleveland. Play is performed mostly in English. World Premiere. Read More ›