APPLICATION DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2025

CPT is thrilled to announce the next round of Kulas Foundation Composer Fellowships for composers and sound designers.

“The Kulas Foundation Composer Fellowship has resulted in so many wonderful works of theatre and performance and significantly enhanced CPT productions while simultaneously supporting artistic and career development of incredible artists. The fellowship has also resulted in many incredible collaborations that have blossomed well beyond the scope of the program. Some of my favorite moments on CPT stages in the past 10 years involve past fellows, and I can’t wait to see and hear what the future fellows create for our community!”

―Raymond Bobgan, CPT Executive Artistic Director 

What is the Kulas Foundation Composer Fellowship?   

Read More ›

TEST FLIGHT 2026  

Deadline for submissions is Sunday, July 20, 2025 

Following the incredible success of this past Test Flight series, we’re thrilled to invite you to be part of an exciting new chapter! Our unique blend of education and creative incubation returns, offering artists the opportunity to take bold risks and elevate their work like never before. 

This year, we’re continuing our innovative cohort model, where you’ll learn from and be inspired by fellow artists and experienced producers in a supportive environment. Whether you’re looking to refine your self-production skills or explore fresh ideas, Test Flight is the perfect launchpad for your creative journey. 

Participants will enjoy a full week in the vibrant James Levin Theatre, splitting time between rehearsals and performances, ensuring your project gets the spotlight it deserves. Plus, all the beloved elements of Test Flight remain—intimate workshops, engaging audiences, and the thrill of bringing your vision to life! 

WHAT WILL IT LOOK LIKE THIS YEAR? 

Read More ›

CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR
THE WORLD PREMIERE OF

Haunted

By Tara Moses

Directed by Nailah Unole didanas’ea Harper-Malveaux

LOOKING TO CAST THE FOLLOWING ROLES

AARON, a 20-year-old (but spiritually, now in his 30s) Native man. A little more jaded but not quite emo. Brother to ASH. Looking to cast someone in late 20s to early 30s. Open to seeing first-time performers for this role. 

ASH, an 18-year-old (but spiritually, now in their 30s) Indiqueer Native person. They are trendy. Looking to cast someone in late 20s to early 30s. Open to seeing first-time performers for this role.

VINCENT JONES, a 30-something Black man who is the realtor of the property. He also plays JERRY, a paranormal investigator.

WHITE MAN, a middle-aged white man who plays the standard single dad in like every paranormal horror movie where he moves his family to a strange, new home to “get a fresh start.” This character plays multiple of those dads. He also plays THE QUAKER.

WHITE GIRL, a teenaged white girl who is the daughter of WHITE MAN and is very upset at him for making her move her senior year of high school. You know, the standard angsty teen in those movies. This character plays multiple of those girls.

WHITE GIRL 2, a teenaged white girl who knows all about the mysterious town lore and befriends the new WHITE GIRL. You know the trope. She also plays THE MEDIUM and another WHITE GIRL 2.0. Read More ›

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is hiring a Tech Director/Co-Lead Teaching Artist for our nationally recognized Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP) Tech Ensemble for the 2025 cycle. This role is a temporary, full-time position beginning June 2, 2025 and ending no later than August 8, 2025. The STEP Technical Director/Co-Lead Teacher earns $850/week.

JOB DESCRIPTION

STEP Technical Director and Co-Lead Teaching Artist: With another Co-Lead Teaching Artist, the person in this role supervises a group of teenage Tech Ensemble members in implementing the set and sound needs for the STEP outdoor touring production, including the use of a basic sound system and a 16’ x 20’ stage. This artist gives six hours of daily instruction in basic technical theatre skills and supervises teens as the team works to build scenic elements. The position requires extended hours closer to production but will average 40–45 hours a week. This role reports to the Director of Education. Read More ›

Deadline: May 23, 2025

extended deadline: May 30, 2025

On Saturday, September 6, 2025, Cleveland Public Theatre will transform its campus into a labyrinth of theatre, dance, visual arts, music, and performance for Pandemonium 2025: To the Moon! We’re seeking self-producing artists and creators to help us make the best party of the year a roaring success!

Read More ›

CPT is seeking part-time Substitute Teaching Artists to assist in implementing CPT Education summer programming. We are looking to build a strong core of artists who are dedicated to creating work to further racial and economic justice. This role pays $22/hr.  Read More ›

At Cleveland Public Theatre, we believe in the power of art to transform, heal, and build community. In these times of uncertainty, fear, anxiety, and division, we remain steadfast in our mission to center diverse voices, to celebrate bold and courageous storytelling, and to open space for those who seek refuge in creativity and expression. As we reaffirm our commitment to nurturing compassion and raising consciousness, we believe our collective imaginations can provide comfort in times of darkness and spark the light for ways forward.

Our doors, our stages, our classrooms, and our hearts remain open. Together, we will strive to create, to dream, and to rise. We will continue to produce works that challenge and inspire us and invest in artists who help envision a more just and compassionate world. We will continue to nurture a home where creativity flourishes and where our differences are celebrated as essential to the fabric of our shared humanity.

We hope that you will consider joining us at an upcoming event or performance where we believe you will find joy, fellowship, and inspiration.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan and The Cleveland Public Theatre Board

June 16 through August 18, 2025

Cleveland Public Theatre, through Studio Institute, is offering an exciting opportunity for a graphic design student this summer to get firsthand experience in helping to elevate the theater’s internal and external design needs while learning the inner workings of a non-profit arts organization. 

The Graphic Design Intern will assist the Graphic Designer on designing the show image, postcard, flyers, and other materials related to our critically acclaimed Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP). They will learn how to develop materials by sitting in on possible rehearsals to learn what the story is about, and from that, they will collaborate with Audience Engagement and get feedback from the Education Department STEP Producers to develop the overall image of the show and other materials. They will also assist the Graphic Designer and Digital Strategy Manger in developing designs for social media posts.  

Read More ›

CPT’s Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP) is a rigorous arts-based program that provides hands-on job training and engages youth from Cleveland families in a powerful learning experience that develops job skills, academic achievement, and interpersonal skills. As part of this eight-week summer program, youth ages 14–19 work together to create, produce, perform, and tour their own play. This program is the longest-running arts-based workplace development program in Cleveland and is an international model for engaging youth. Since its beginning in 1994, STEP has received multiple awards and recognitions including those from the City of Cleveland, The President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Through STEP, teens see themselves as a positive and inspirational force and watch as their work has an impact on the larger Cleveland community.

STEP is a paid artistic opportunity. This year’s program will run June 9–August 3, Monday–Friday, 11am–5pm. Performances are scheduled during afternoons and evenings on weekdays and weekends, July 24–August 3. Read More ›

Note: Thank you to Ideastream Public Media, Axios Cleveland, Cleveland.com, and Crain’s Cleveland Business for the press. Read their articles below!

Cleveland Public Theatre is ushering in a new era. At a time when midsized theatres across the country are closing, CPT is poised to expand arts enrichment for Cleveland youth, champion creation of new theatrical work, broaden access to groundbreaking professional theatre, and spark economic development in the Gordon Square Arts District.

CPT is embarking on a $12 million capital project to improve, expand and renovate its campus in the Gordon Square Arts District. A matching grant from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Supporting Foundation for $4 million will support the capital campaign. The grant will serve as a 1:1.5 match, meaning that for every $1.50 secured by CPT toward the campaign, the Mandel Supporting Foundation will contribute $1.00, up to $4 million. Through this campaign, CPT continues its work to center artists, celebrate diverse communities, and embrace audiences and students throughout Northeast Ohio.

Read More ›