December 2022

Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi Free Theatre Workshops

We’re back with more Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi workshops! These free workshops are for adults (18+) interested in theatre performance and curious about being a part of an Arabic-speaking theatre company. Participants will have the extra option of being a part of the next Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi play!

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November 2022

Sharon Schuldt – Director of Development!

We are so excited to welcome Sharon Schuldt as the new Director of Development! Sharon’s extensive knowledge, experience, and strong sense of social justice make her an excellent addition to the CPT team. Join us in giving her a big warm CPT welcome👏👏!

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Important Conversations!

Keep these important conversations happening this week. Not only are there only three performances left, but we have two post-show talks. Join us on Thursday as we explore the topic “Why is Cleveland the Least Livable City for Black Women?” with Enlightened Solutions. And, on Friday, engage in the topic “Does EDI Training Work?” featuring Evelyn Burnett, Co-Founder and CEO of Third Space Lab, and Cast Member Nicole Sumlin.

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a mantis shrimp, a croc and this patti labelle-esque moment are part of “breakout session!”

You’ve probably heard that “Breakout Session (Or Frogorse)” deals with EDI training, a mantis shrimp and a crocodile; but you probably didn’t know that there’s also a “Patti LaBelle moment.” That’s right, because sometimes you need a tear-the-roof-off-kick-your-shoes-off-fly-away-Patti-LaBelle-moment sung AMAZINGLY by Joshua McElroy pictured here.

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FREE Post-show discussions

Join us for a FREE post-show talk on Friday, November 11, following the 7:30 pm performance as we explore the topic “Does EDI Training Work?” The talk will feature Evelyn Burnett, Co-Founder, and CEO of ThirdSpace Action Lab, and Cast Member Nicole Sumlin.

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See what our patrons hAD TO SAY!

See what our patrons had to say about Breakout Session (or Frogorse)! Find out if a mantis shrimp and a crocodile teach us about building trust and the strength of vulnerability? Inspired by Cleveland’s Consent Decree with the U.S. Department of Justice, Breakout Session (or Frogorse) was commissioned by Cleveland Public Theatre with funding from the National New Play Network (NNPN).

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FREE Post-show discussions

Join us for a FREE post-show talk following the Thursday, November 10, 7:30pm performance of Breakout Session (Or Frogorse) as we explore the topic: “Why is Cleveland the Least Livable City for Black Women?” In this special talkback, patrons will be able to engage with Chinenye Nkemere and Bethany Studenic, founders of the research and advocacy firm Enlightened Solutions, as they lead this discussion. We’ll also learn about Project Noir, a podcast developed by the firm that features interviews with 450+ Black Women in Northeast Ohio about their experiences in the workplace, navigating healthcare systems, and within educational institutions.

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MEET THE MANTIS SHRIMP! THE CRUSTACEAN WITH REMARKABLE EYES…

One of the characters you’ll meet in Breakout Session (or Frogorse) is a mantis shrimp. Mantis shrimp have the most complex visual system ever discovered and can perceive colors human eyes are not able to see.

Humans may not be able to see the 9-13 additional colors a mantis shrimp detects, but that doesn’t mean those colors don’t exist. When someone else’s experience differs from ours, how can we come to trust that their perspective is valid?

Join us now until November 12th, and find out what the Mantis Shrimp has to teach us.

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October 2022

Candlelight Hypothesis: FREE Virtual Performance

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technical director

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Dia De Muertos!

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Associate technical director

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STEP Workshop series

September 2022

How The Circus Stole Christmas: A Circus Holiday Extravaganza!

Breakout Session (or Frogorse)

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technical director

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Día De Muertos

Día De Muertos is peeking right around the corner🍂🍁! Día De Muertos is a free event on Saturday, October 29, 2022. This event is presented by Cleveland Public Theatre/Teatro Público de Cleveland & Día de Muertos Ohio. This event is a vibrant cultural celebration for the whole family, the annual “Day of the Dead” honors the memory of those who have passed and is a treasured holiday in Mexico and throughout Latin America.

¡El Día De Muertos está cerca🍂🍁! Día De Muertos es un evento gratuito el sábado 29 de octubre de 2022. Este evento es presentado por Cleveland Public Theatre/Teatro Público de Cleveland & Día de Muertos Ohio. Este evento es una gran celebración cultural para toda la familia, el evento anual “Día de Muertos” honra la memoria de seres queridos y amigos fallecidos, es una de las tradiciones más representativas de la cultura Mexicana y a través de Latinoamérica.

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Cleveland Act Now (CAN) Academy: Fall Sessions Now Open!

August 2022

Candlelight Hypothesis 2022

This October, CPT opens its doors to you for the sensory-rich “exhibit” Candlelight Hypothesis, Directed and co-created by Raymond Bobgan, CPT’s Executive Artistic Director and Cleveland CORE Ensemble. Like a museum exhibit, Candlelight Hypothesis empowers “the guests” (audience members) to curate their own experiences. Inside, the guest will witness scenes, monologues, dance, and music in this bold, multilayered performance. Discover a story, meaning, and impact as the performance unfolds in multiple cycles. (CLICK HERE FOR MOREDETAILS)

Candlelight Hypothesis 2022

This fall Candlelight Hypothesis is back! The sensory-rich “exhibit” weaves together threads of a mythical world where origami may come to life, moths can journey to a star, and the candle flame may be a doorway to a magical realm. Guests can explore the theatrical exhibit to discover story, meaning, and impact, as the performance unfolds in multiple cycles.

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STEP 2022: The Myth of me at PANdemonium!

We are still in awe of our STEP students’ amazing work this summer🤩. And their journey is still not over… catch them at Pandemonium 2022: The Doors of Imagination!!!

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CAN Academy 2022-2023 Sessions

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Associate Development Director

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Candlelight hypothesis: Tickets on Sale

“Candlelight Hypothesis” is sooooo close yet so far away! Thankfully you can plan ahead and get your tickets now 🥳🎟.

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Pandemonium 2022: Volunteer Stage/house managers

We are looking to fill our AMAZING team of Stage and House Managers who make #PAN22 run smoothly! This year we will have approximately 20 performance spaces and over 250 artists and that means we need lots of capable stage and assistant stage managers, house managers, and ushers!

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Pandemonium 2022: The Doors of Imagination

Everyone’s PANDEMONIUM experience is different, and embracing that freedom starts with your outfit. Let this year’s theme, THE DOORS OF IMAGINATION, inspire you. Whether you want to wear something ethereal, daring, visionary, or all of the above, dressing for adventure means the freedom to explore your own inner artist and creative. Here is some amazing outfits from last year! We can’t wait to see you shine at #Pan22 on September 10, 2022. (CLICK HERE FOR TOUR DETAILS)

Cleveland Public Theatre is hiring a Technical Director!

Cleveland Public Theatre is looking for a Technical Director! The Technical Director manages and implements all technical aspects of productions, except costumes, for CPT’s season, consisting of 6-12 full productions, 2-4 new work development series, 2 multi-site special events, and other artistic projects. This role requires leadership and initiative; and reports to the Executive Artistic Director. (CLICK HERE FOR TOUR DETAILS)

july 2022

Cleveland Public Theatre is hiring two Teaching Artist and site coordinators fo CMHA CAN

CPT is looking for two Teaching Artist and Site Coordinator for the Cuyahoga Municipal Housing Authority Cleveland Act Now (CMHA CAN)!

STEP OPENING NIGHT!

Happy Opening Night to the amazing young artists in our STEP program! “The Myth of Me” showcases 15 young artists who have worked all summer long to create an amazing original piece. Join us to experience this unique piece of free outdoor theatre! Follow the link for a list of tour dates. #STEP22

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Tickets for Breakout Session (or Frogorse) and Candlelight Hypothesis are Available!

Tickets for “Breakout Session (or Frogorse) and “Candlelight Hypothesis” are now available! And remember, EVERY TICKET is “Choose What You Pay” and will be offered online, over the phone, and at the Box Office. (CLICK HERE FOR SHOW DETAILS)

Cleveland Public Theatre is hiring a Graphic Designer & Content Coordinator

We’re looking for a Graphic Designer & Content Coordinator (GDCC)! The GDCC reports to the Director of Audience Engagement & Marketing and works with the Audience Engagement & Digital Strategy Manager towards the goals of building audience and expanding the reach of CPT artistic and education programming regionally and nationwide; as well as promoting its internal companies Teatro Público de Cleveland and Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi. CPT is less interested in “ticket sales” than in gathering together the many communities of the Cleveland region. This position is a year-round, salaried staff position. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

CPT’s 2022/2023 Season: Incremental and monumental 

We can’t hold it in any longer! So, CPT friends, supporters, and community…we are excited to announce part 1 of our 2022/2023 season: INCREMENTAL AND MONUMENTAL! This season is filled with unique, bold, and ambitious works of art that we can’t wait for you to experience. Follow the link in our bio to read more about the performances that will catapult you into this MONUMENTAL season. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

STEP 2022: The Myth of ME

CPT’s celebrated Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP) is back with an original play, “The Myth of Me”!! STEP is Cleveland’s longest-running arts and job training program for teens. This year “The Myth of Me” showcases the ensemble work of 15 young artists who are currently navigating the balance between the worlds of childhood and adulthood. Join us to experience this unique piece of free outdoor theatre! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Pandemonium 2022: The doors of imagination – Tickets on sale

Knock Knock!! Here to remind you that #Pan22 is only TWO months away, and as of today… TICKETS ARE ON SALE!!!! Are you ready to find entertainment around every corner? Enjoy local eats, treats, and an open bar? Unlock new worlds with us on September 10, 2022.✨ (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

announcing auditions for breakout session (or frogorse)

Spread the word! Auditions for Breakout Session (or Frogorse) by Nikkole Salter, directed by Beth Wood are this week on Thursday, July 7th, 6:30pm – 9:00pm and Saturday, July 9th, 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Interested or know anyone who might be? (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

June 2022

TPC Acting Workshop with Holly holsinger

Teatro Público de Cleveland (TPC) and CPT are excited to announce a new acting workshop! Meet TPC members, learn about storytelling, and play FUN some theatre games. Oh, and did we mention it’s being led by the AMAZING Holly Holsinger?! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

2022/2023 Season Sneak peek

You’re all invited to CPT’s 2022/2023 Season Sneak Peek!! Be the first to get a glimpse at CPT’s upcoming season. Join us on July 16 for food, drinks, music, and exciting announcements. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Cleveland Public Theatre announces a workshop audition for Candlelight hypothesis

CPT is excited to announce a workshop audition for “Candlelight Hypothesis” on July 10 from 4pm-8pm! We are looking for Principal Ensemble members and Second Wave Ensemble members. This workshop will serve as an introduction (or reintroduction for past collaborators) to Raymond’s unique approach to physical, experimental theatre. This workshop will serve as a selection session/audition for Candlelight Hypothesis. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Announcing auditions for can i touch it?

Announcing auditions for the Rolling World Premiere of “can i touch it?” by Francisca Da Silveira and directed by India Nicole Burton. We are looking to cast four versatile artists for this upcoming production. The piece follows Shay, who is many things- a business owner, a single mom, and a community leader – but there’s one thing she’s definitely not: a pawn in United Bank’s efforts to buy up foreclosed real estate in the heart of Boston’s Black community. It examines themes of Black hair politics, social exclusion and the racial inequity Black owned businesses face every day. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Test Flight 2023: Request for Proposals

CPT is now accepting Request for Proposals for Test Flight 2023! Test Flight offers artists or groups the opportunity to co-produce their own workshop productions of theatre, dance, performance art, music, or genre-defying performances. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Pandemonium 2022: The Doors of Imagination 

Want to be part of Pandemonium 2022: The Doors of Imagination!? We’re looking for some awesome volunteers to help register guests and artists, clear tables, and assist celebrity chefs. Shifts require volunteers to be on their feet and active and typically only last for 2-3 hours and. Before or after your shift you are invited to be a guest at the event and enjoy the PAR-TAY!!🥳 (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Pandemonium 2022 request for proposals

Cleveland Public Theatre is hiring a marketing and engagement associate

We are still searching for a Marketing and Engagement Associate! The Marketing & Engagement Associate (MEA) will join a flexible team and job responsibilities will be catered to skills of the successful applicant. The MEA reports to the Director of Audience Engagement & Marketing toward the goals of building audience and expanding the reach of CPT artistic and education programming regionally and nationwide. CPT is less interested in “ticket sales” than in gathering together the many communities of the Cleveland region. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Cleveland Public Theatre is hiring pandemonium production staff

CPT is hiring Pandemonium Production Staff! These roles are integral to the creation & implementation of all artistic & technical components for CPT’s annual fundraiser gala, Pandemonium! Positions can begin as early as July 5th and can last through September 23rd.  (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

MAY 2022

ACTION IS HOPE: A VIRTUAL PANEL DISCUSSION

Join us and local leaders on May 27, 2022 from 7:00pm – 8:30pm(ET) as they speak about their process and what called them to activism. Action is Hope: a virtual panel discussion is a call to action and a sharing of ideas to move us all toward action within our communities. #StationHope
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Station Hope 2022 – CMHA CAN

Station Hope 2022 – African American Quilt and Dollmakers guild

Joining us again this year is African American Quilt and Dollmakers Guild! These beautiful pictures of their work are from Station Hope 2018, 2017, and 2016. We can’t wait to see what amazing creations are displayed this year😍.

Station Hope 2022 – St. John’s Episcopal Church

#stationhope2022. As one walks through the grounds of St. John’s Episcopal Church (2600 Church Ave.), it is hard not to think about the fact that this jewel was a safe haven to the many enslaved Black people who traveled the Underground Railroad. We invite you to take it all in at Station Hope on May 28, 2022 from 7p.m. to 10p.m. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Station Hope 2022- “Banquet of Srvility”

Station Hope 2022 is almost here. Here is a sneak peek of “Banquet of Servility,” an installation piece by Station Hope Artist Dayshawnda Ash. This installation is a tribute to the Clotilda, the last slave ship to bring kidnapped Africans to The United States in 1859. See more of Dayshawnda’s work at Station Hope 2022.

Candlelight Hypothesis Workshop Cancelled

We are saddened to share that due to COVID concerns, and for the health and safety of our audience, artists, and staff, we are cancelling all remaining performances of “Candlelight Hypothesis Workshop.” If you purchased a ticket for that performance, a member of our team will be in touch soon about next steps. If you have any questions, please contact the Box Office at 216.631.2727, ext.501.

Thank you for your understanding and constant support of Cleveland Public Theatre!

“This project has had a long journey and I am so proud of this production and the impact it has had on so many even in this short run. And… the journey is not yet done—stay tuned!” –Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan

📸by Steve Wagner.

Candlelight Hypothesis Workshop Cancelled

For the health and safety of our audiences, artists, and staff, we are cancelling all performances of “Candlelight Hypothesis Workshop” through Monday, May 16th due to a positive Covid-19 test result among our cast. If you have tickets for any of these performances, please contact the Box Office at 216.631.2727, Ext. 501. For Box Office hours, visit www.cptonline.org. You will also be sent an email with instructions. For current CDC recommendations, visit www.cdc.gov.

CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE IS HIRING A PATRON SERVICES ASSOCIATE

CPT is looking for a Patron Services Associate who will be a core part of the CPT staff and will make a meaningful contribution to life at CPT and our community impact. The Patron Services Associate is responsible for supporting CPT in managing and recording box office transactions, managing usher volunteers, and is a key player in all CPT’s special events throughout the year. Duties range from basic administrative tasks to managing box office to “on-your-feet” tasks like stocking bars. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SHOW!

Coming up on its final week, check out these scenes from “The Absolutely Amazing and True Adventures of Ms. Joan Evelyn Southgate.” (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

ACTION IS HOPE: A VIRTUAL PANEL DISCUSSION

Join us May 27, 2022 from 7:00pm – 8:30pm(ET) for a Virtual Panel Discussion. Local leaders who have changed their community through activism in different ways speak about their process and what called them to activism. Action is Hope: a virtual panel discussion is a call to action and a sharing of ideas to move us all toward action within our communities. Panelists: Jaiie Dayo-Aliya,Playwright- Actor, Director, Poet, Singer, Songwriter | Michael Oatman,-Playwright, Mentor, & Playwright/Script Analysis Instructor |Marya Hornbacher-Journalist, Essayist, Novelist, Poet & New York Times bestselling Author | Dianne McIntyre- Choreographer, Dancer, Director, and Dramatist. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

When the Seed Opens

Wondering what to expect at Candlelight Hypothesis Workshop | MAY 11 – MAY 21? Experience this video of an earlier incarnation of this work in constant development. Performed in Pandemonium 2021: The Break of Dawn (Filmed by The Cleveland Film Company. “When the Seed Opens” created by Raymond Bobgan and Faye Hargate). (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Station Hope 2022

Station Hope 2022 | May 28 A Celebration of Hope. A Dialogue for Change.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

FREE AND OPEN TO ALL ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

St. John’s Episcopal Church 2600 Church Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113 Station Hope is a jubilant community event celebrating Cleveland’s social justice heritage and exploring contemporary struggles for freedom and equity. Engage with over 200 artists and 50+ community and professional arts & culture organizations from across Northeast Ohio as they envision, interrogate, and seek out hope on the grounds of Cleveland’s first authenticated Underground Railroad site, St. John’s Episcopal Church. Audiences explore the historic properties while viewing works of theatre, music, storytelling, and dance inspired by the most important issues of our time. Station Hope is free, family-friendly, and open to all.(CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

April 2022

Candlelight Hypothesis Workshop

Next month Cleveland Public Theatre Presents Candlelight Hypothesis | MAY 11 – MAY 21, jointly created by Raymond Bobgan & Cleveland CORE Ensemble. ’ , this immersive performance empowers “the guests” (audience members) to curate their own experience. Inside the , , , guests witness scenes, monologues, dance, and music in this bold, multilayered performance. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

The Absolutely Amazing and True Adventures of Ms. Joan Evelyn Southgate

We hope you enjoyed Playwright and Performer Nina Domingue’s IG takeover! Ready to see her in action?! You can catch her on stage in the remaining performances of The Absolutely Amazing and True Adventures of Ms. Joan Evelyn Southgate from April 28- May14.  (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Candlelight Hypothesis Workshop: Pre-rehearsal

If this pre-rehearsal for “Candlelight Hypothesis Workshop” is any indication, this show is gonna be a trip! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Instagram Takeover: Nina Domingue

Join us from 10am to 7pm, Tuesday, April 26, 2022 for an Instagram takeover with playwright and performer Nina Domingue as she takes us into the making of The Absolutely Amazing and True Adventures of Ms. Joan Evelyn Southgate!

The Absolutely Amazing and True Adventures of Ms. Joan Evelyn Southgate

The world premiere of The Absolutely Amazing and True Adventures of Ms. Joan Evelyn Southgate OPENS TONIGHT!! In 2002, Joan Evelyn Southgate, a retired social worker and Cleveland-area activist, stepped off from the small town of Ripley, Ohio, with a simple goal: highlight the courage and resourcefulness of freedom seekers and conductor families who risked everything on the Underground Railroad. Nina Domingue chronicles Joan’s life through the 519-mile walk across Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, and Canada. April 21-May 14, 2022 (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Thursday, April 21st Cancelled: The Absolutely Amazing and True Adventures of Ms. Joan Evelyn Southgate

Thank you for your understanding and constant support of live theatre! -The CPT Staff (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Station Hope Volunteers

CPT Welcomes Kim Furganson as Audience Engagement & Marketing 

Join us in welcoming Kim Furganson, CPT’s new Director of Audience Engagement & Marketing !! Kim brings extensive knowledge and experience along with boundless creativity. Her initiative-driven mindset makes Kim a wonderful fit for the CPT Senior Staff Leadership Team. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

MARCH 2022

CPT is hiring a Marketing & Engagement Associate (MEA) who is a core part of the CPT staff and will make a meaningful contribution to life at CPT and our community impact! The MEA is responsible for supporting CPT audience engagement and marketing activities and initiatives across a range of media types. Departmental work includes copywriting and content creation, graphic design and layout, and digital media. The position requires strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, a passion for the arts and the mission of CPT, and a desire to grow and learn new skills! The deadline to submit an application is April 1, 2022. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

The River Bride

A tale from the Amazon! CPT and Teatro Público de Cleveland (TPC) present The River Bride by Marisela Treviño Orta and directed by Bridgett Martinez. The River Bride is a tale of love, grudges, and transformation inspired by Brazilian folklore. Three days before Belmira’s wedding, a charming, mysterious man with no past is rescued from the Amazon River, offering both sisters an alluring, possibly dangerous future. Now, these two sisters struggle to be true to each other and themselves in this heartrending tale from the Amazon. Opening night is this Friday, March 18!  (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Test Flight 2022

Test Flight 2022 starts in just a few hours with David Hansen’s piece The Witches! Test Flight is a multi-week series that showcases new work on its way to full production. It provides both local and national/international artists with the keys to the theatre and the opportunity to co-produce original works-in-progress. March 3-5 is The Witches written by David Hansen and directed by Melissa Crum, March 10-12 is Bedroom Culture written & directed by Hannah Rae Leach, and March17-19 is Speak Easy written, composed, & music direction by Obediya Jones-Darrell and directed by Torey Hayward. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

cpt is hiring an artistic and education associate

FEBRUARY 2022

2021/2022 Catapult Artists & Nord Family Foundation Playwright Fellows

Pandemonium : the break of dawn video

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Opening night of panther women: an army for the liberation

CPT welcomes Garrett Markgraf as technical director

Danceworks 2022

Panther Women: an army for the liberation

CPT is hiring aN Associate General Manager

cpt announces auditions for student theatre enrichment program (step)

December 2021

Request for Proposals: Station Hope 2022

CPT ANNOUNCES UPDATE TO 2021/2022 SEASON

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18 cancelled: 10 minutes to midnight: 9 quirky plays for the holidays

Hi all! We are saddened to share that due to COVID concerns, tonight’s performance of 10 Minutes to Midnight is cancelled. If you purchased a ticket for this evening’s performance, a member of our team will be in touch soon about next steps. Thank you for your understanding and constant support of live theatre! <3 (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

CPT is hiring a Director of Audience Engagement & Marketing

Free audition/Workshop with Raymond Bobgan–Into the Depths: poetic theatre creation

Just your friendly holiday reminder about something special happening in early January 2022! CPT is proud to announce a Free audition/workshop with nationally recognized theatre creator Raymond Bobgan. This is an opportunity to audition for a CPT show, and a great way to be part of the selection process for Candlelight Hypothesis! This workshop will serve as an introduction (or reintroduction for past collaborators) to Raymond’s unique approach to physical, experimental theatre—what he calls “Poetic Performance.” This workshop will also serve as a selection session/audition for Candlelight Hypothesis. Actors interested in being cast in this show must attend the workshop or complete some other work with Raymond. This workshop is also open to performers who are not intending to be a part of the Candlelight Hypothesis. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Wednesday, Dec 15 cancelled: 10 minutes to midnight: 9 quirky plays for the holidays

Hi all! We are saddened to share that due to COVID concerns, tonight’s performance of 10 Minutes to Midnight is cancelled. If you purchased a ticket for this evening’s performance, a member of our team will be in touch soon about next steps. Thank you for your understanding and constant support of live theatre! <3 (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

CPT is hiring a technical director

We are excited to announce that applications will be processed through a third-party hiring company, Production on Deck, in an effort to broaden our search. This role requires leadership and initiative and reports to the Executive Artistic Director (EAD). This is a senior staff role participating in leading the theatre and supporting the EAD in strategy and decision-making. Check out the rest of this video and to learn more here! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Cleveland act now (can) academy announces free winter classes

Calling all youth and young artists! Cleveland Act Now (CAN) Academy announces free winter sessions! With the help of our awesome Teaching Artists, youth will ignite their creativity by exploring acting fundamentals, storytelling methods, collaborative creation, devising techniques, and critical thinking. There is a Juniors session for youth ages 7-10 and a Seniors session for youth ages 11-14. Join us this winter for a JOYFUL exploration of play! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

From Page to Stage – Juniors information
Theatre in Motion – Seniors information

snow day in detroit shoreway

Walking in a winter wonderland! Tomorrow is Snow Day in Detroit Shoreway presented by Northwest Neighborhoods CDC. A FREE day of arts-infused festivities for all ages ranging from performing and visual art to treats and live music—what more could you want? At CPT, we’ll have multiple performances throughout the day in our East Storefront and Storefront Studio. Celebrate the holiday season and businesses in the Gordon Square Arts District! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Free Workshop with Raymond Bobgan–Into the Depths: poetic theatre creation

New year, new workshop! CPT is proud to announce a Free Workshop with nationally recognized theatre creator Raymond Bobgan. This workshop will serve as an introduction (or reintroduction for past collaborators) to Raymond’s unique approach to physical, experimental theatre—what he calls “Poetic Performance.” This workshop will also serve as a selection session/audition for Candlelight Hypothesis. Actors interested in being cast in this show must attend the workshop or complete some other work with Raymond. This workshop is also open to performers who are not intending to be a part of the Candlelight Hypothesis. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

november 2021

10 Minutes to Midnight: 9 Quirky Plays for the Holidays

It’s beginning to look a lot like…the holidays! Opening this Friday with a preview on Thursday is 10 Minutes to Midnight: 9 Quirky Plays for the Holidays! Part variety show, part cabaret, and part 10-minute play festival, it celebrates the breadth of holiday happenings (or non-happenings) in this seasonal extravaganza dosed with live music, fun-sized scenes, hilarity, and humanity. Directed by Caitlin Lewins with Associate Director Ananias Dixon, we are ready to welcome the holidays with them—joy, parties, dysfunction, and all! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Y-Haven Theatre Project: 12,000 Steps

Tonight is a special night. We open our doors for the first live, indoor, in-person performance since March 2020. This weekend, the Y-Haven Theatre Project presents 12,000 Steps, created & performed by the participants of Y-Haven, a branch of the Greater Cleveland YMCA. 12,000 Steps is about the long road to recovery, through recovery, and the persistence and perseverance required to move forward each day even in our darkest hours. Happy opening! To learn more about the performance and our COVID-19 Safety Protocols, please visit our website. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

OCTOBER 2021

Día de Muertos 2021

TOMORROW! Join us for the 17th Annual Día de Muertos presented by Cleveland Public Theatre, Teatro Público de Cleveland and Dia de Muertos Ohio. A vibrant cultural celebration for the whole family that honors the memory of those who have passed and is a treasured holiday in Mexico and throughout Latin America. We are excited to welcome back the community to an in-person celebration filled with art, music, and more! Altars Exhibition, Cemetery Installations, & Performances will encompass the Gordon Square Arts District! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

CPT is hiring a technical director

We are hiring a Technical Director! The Technical Director (TD) manages and implements all technical aspects of productions, except costumes, for CPT’s season, consisting of 6-12 full productions, 2-4 new work development series, 2 multi-site special events, and other artistic projects. CPT programs in two theatres, various onsite studios, and occasionally produces work offsite in nontraditional spaces. The TD will lead the rebuilding of this department and will work with the Executive Artistic Director and the artistic department to grow capacity. Review of candidates begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Free Theatre workshops: Masrah Cleveland al-arabi

CPT is hiring an interim Assistant to the executive Director

CPT is part-time, seasonal staff

CPT is hiring an Associate Artistic Director

Cuyahoga Metropolitan housing authority (CMHA) Cleveland Act Now (CAN) announces after-school in-person courses

Announcing auditions for 10 minutes to midnight: 9 quirky plays for the holidays

CPT is hiring an assistant general manager

Announcing auditions for panther women: an army for the liberation

CPT Announces an update to 2021/2022 Season

CPT is hiring a development assistant

SEPTEMBER 2021

CLEVELAND ACT NOW (CAN) ACADEMY AFTER-SCHOOL IN-PERSON COURSES

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PANDEMONIUM 2021: THE BREAK OF DAWN

August 2021

CPT announces auditions for Breakout session (or Frogorse)

Pandemonium 2021: the break of dawn

Pandemonium 2021: the break of dawn

july 2021

CPT announces call for short holiday scripts

sIaara Freeman’s Black Women & Femmes: A Lineage of Language

Student theatre enrichment program (step): song of sankofa

twelve literary arts

Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi مسرح كليفلاند العربي

CPT is hiring a grants writer / development associate

CPT’S 2021/2022 SEASON: EVOLVE

Teatro Público de Cleveland (TPC): LA FRONTERA AND THE HEART (with Papo Ruiz Y La Dulzura De La Salsa)

The Dark Room

Eric Schmiedl’s The Kardiac Kid

PANDEMONIUM 2021: THE BREAK OF DAWN TICKETS ON SALE NOW

Panther women: an army for the liberation

june 2021

CPT is hiring a technical director

We are hiring a Technical Director! This role requires leadership and initiative, is part of a team-driven staff, and reports to the Executive Artistic Director (EAD). This is a senior staff role participating in leading the theatre and supporting the EAD in strategy and decision-making. The Technical Director manages and implements all technical aspects of productions, except costumes, for CPT’s season, consisting of 6-11 full productions, 2-4 new work development series, 2 multi-site special events, and other artistic projects. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 16 with an anticipated start date of September 1. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Panther Women: An army for the Liberation opens CPT’s Free SUmmer Season

We are a week away from the opening of our Free Summer Season! Kicking off the month on July 1 is a workshop production of Panther Women: An Army for the Liberation, written and directed by our very own Artistic Associate India Nicole Burton. Three years in the making, Panther Women follows the stories of three prominent women who were members of the Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Movement, and explores the lives and unique experiences of Black Women in America. The performance starts on 7:00pm at CPT’s summer stage. There are no tickets and the performances are free. Audience members can sit in chairs or on blankets provided by CPT! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Pandemonium 2021 request for proposals

Pandemonium is September 18, 2021 and the request for proposals is out! This year’s theme is The Break of Dawn and is currently planned to be an in-person, outdoor event (with some indoor venues). Pandemonium is an opportunity for you to be a featured performer. Your participation in Pandemonium 2021 will support Cleveland Public Theatre’s challenging and inspiring performance work, ensuring that emerging artists and small performance companies have opportunities to participate in the arts, and sustaining CPT’s unique education programs that celebrate the artist within all of us. Proposals should be bold, inventive, entertaining, and thought-provoking. Application deadline is Monday, July 12.  (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

cpt is hiring two positions: Assistant General manager & patron services manager

We have two open positions, Assistant General Manager and Patron Services Manager, waiting to be filled by an two amazing people! The Assistant General Manager role has ongoing and direct responsibility for the management of the facility, information technology vendors, office management, and benefit event logistics. It also includes accounts payables management and payment and is responsible for providing day-to-day support to the General Manager. Patron Services Manager is responsible for managing the Front of House team including 1 full-time staff member (the Patron Services Associate) and 6-9 part-time staffers (house managers, bartenders, and a parking attendant). This includes hiring, training, and scheduling, while managing day-to-day Front of House operations. If either of these positions sounds like a good fit for you, go ahead and submit an application! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

CPT’S 2021 FREE SUMMER SEASON: OUTDOORS. LIVE. IN-PERSON.

#CPTFreeSummerSeason is almost here! With 10 unique performances full of amazing artists, we’ve got your activities for the month of July covered. We can’t wait to welcome you all back to experience in-person performances again! NO tickets are needed for any of our summer performances; simply show up and choose a seat or a spot on a blanket and soak up the art! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

CPT’S 2021 FREE SUMMER SEASON: OUTDOORS. LIVE. IN-PERSON.

OUTDOORS. LIVE. IN-PERSON. We are thrilled to offer live, onsite performances for the first time since March 2020! All performances will be free and take place outdoors on CPT’s summer stage, positioned on the lawn between CPT’s Parish Hall and Church buildings. There are no tickets; simply show up just before the performances begin and choose a seat or a spot on a blanket. CPT is committed to public health and safety and will continue to follow the latest COVID-19 protocols for staff, artists, and patrons. We open the 2021 Free Summer Season with Panther Women: An Army for the Liberation followed by ten other live offerings. CPT will once again be home to live and in-person programming that is daring, relevant, and socially conscious. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

announcing Catapult Reuquest for proposals

Announcing Catapult Request for Proposals! The most extensive of CPT’s development programs, Catapult is focused on projects that are outside the mainstream and align with CPT’s diversity of aesthetic. Catapult is intended to move projects from early to mid-development phase, to being “production-ready.” Playwright/Creators of the selected Catapult projects will receive the Nord Family Foundation Fellowship and, while developing their work, will play an active role in the life of the theatre. Deadline to apply is Monday, June 28, 2021. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

announcing kulas foundation theatre composer initiative application

CPT’S Kulas Foundation Theatre Composer Initiative Application is now open! We are now accepting applications for this yearlong fellowship program providing early-career composers with first-hand experience creating music and sound design for theatre. Under the guidance of the show producer and director, you will compose and produce original music for full productions and works-in-development in CPT’s Season, and learn about other parts of the creative and production process of theatre. Deadline is Monday, August 2, 2021. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

MAY 2021

final pop-up performance: Dragon Hypothesis

Follow the river to the sea, follow a blind man falling into the depths, follow his daughter as she leaps beneath the waters, and the sea captain who plucks a flower off the water’s surface. Dragon Hypothesis is a mythical meditation on worlds of dream and divinity and will be rebroadcast tomorrow evening! Starting at 6pm (ET), tune in on CPT’s Facebook and YouTube pages to explore our deep interconnectedness. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Three new workshops

With summer upon us, we wanted to let you all know about three upcoming workshops that will be held IN-PERSON! Two of our resident ensembles, Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi and Teatro Público de Cleveland (TPC) are offering their own Free In-Person Theatre Workshops. These are for beginners and experienced theatre artists ages 18 and up who identify as either Latino or as coming from Arabic-speaking communities. The third workshop, Research and Development Workshop, is hosted by CPT’s Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan. This intensive one-week workshop is free and welcomes artists of all experience levels and disciplines who are curious and dedicated to deepening their craft.

Research and Development Workshop
Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi Free In-Person Workshop
Teatro Público de Cleveland (TPC) Free In-Person Workshops

NOMINATED FOR A REGIONAL EMMY!

WE HAVE EXCITING NEWS!! We are proud to announce that Awakenings, A Celebration of Cleveland Public Theatre has been nominated for a Regional Emmy through The Lower Great Lakes Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (Nataslgl) under the “Documentary Culture” category! Thank you to our collaborators WKYC Channel 3 – Cleveland, Jeff Reidel, The Cleveland Film Company, the hundreds of artists involved, and of course YOU, the audience who tuned in to rally behind not only CPT but your community and local creators. Click here to watch the on-hour TV special Awakenings, A Celebration of Cleveland Public Theatre. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

an extraordinary love (three short plays in progress)

For generations, Black love and relationships have pressed through amazing obstacles to soothe, nourish, and bloom. Directed by Nicole Sumlin, An Extraordinary Love (three short plays in progress) brings Black artists together to authentically explore this unbreakable love. This weekend, join us in the context of three 10-minute plays presented as readings on Zoom with extended post-show discussions to unpack its beauty. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

cpt is hiring 3 positions: Pandemonium intern, STEP Technical Director/Lead teacher, & a Production associate

CPT is looking to hire for 3 seasonal full-time positions: A Pandemonium Intern, a STEP Technical Director/Lead Teacher, and a Production Associate. The Pandemonium Intern works directly with our Director of Organizational Advancement and other Development staff on a wide variety of event planning tasks. The STEP Technical Director/Lead Teacher reports to the Education Director and leads and supervises a group of teenagers in implementing the set and sound needs for an outdoor touring show. Lastly, the Production Associate reports to the Associate Artistic Director/Director of Production to oversee CPT’s limited summer season, which includes performances on an outdoor stage, four shows touring to the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, and Arts in August in Lincoln Park.

Pandemonium Intern | STEP Technical Director/Lead Teacher | Production Associate

pop-up performance: Savory Taṇhā (sixteen short plays performed by a rotating ensemble)

An ensemble of five performers playing different roles from the same text each evening. How does that work? Written by David Hansen and directed by Caitlin Lewins, Savory Taṇhā (sixteen short plays performed by a rotating ensemble) does just that! It is a virtual memory play of longing and loss, happiness and hopefulness, and navigating the pathways of human desire. Starting at 7pm (ET), tune in on CPT’s Facebook and YouTube pages! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

pop-up performance: dream rust workshop

With a cast full of amazing artists of many origins, Dream Rust Workshop will rebroadcast its performance from December 7 tonight at 6pm! Emerging from the increase of dreamtime in 2020, this surreal theatrical experiment follows a network of dream lines. Borders of identity, home, country, and kin blend as a group of dreamers look to the past, present, and future for meaningfulness and purpose. Tune in on CPT’s Facebook and YouTube pages! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

pop-up performance: …or does it explode?

We are starting the weekend with the second pop-up performance tonight of …Or Does it Explode?, written and directed by John Dayo-Aliya, the 2020/2021 Nord Family Foundation Playwright Fellow. This theatrical piece uses poetry, dance, and other contemporary theatre forms to explore questions of what it means to be Black, male, and young in the 21st century. Tune in at 7pm (ET) on CPT’s Facebook and YouTube pages! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

pop-up performance: FRANKENSTEIN’S WAKE

Didn’t get the chance to make it to some of our past online performances?! Don’t worry, we are streaming past Pop-Up performances from May 6 – 27 on Thursdays and Fridays! Tonight, we welcome back Frankenstein’s Wake, directed by Raymond Bobgan and performed by Holly Holsinger. With this virtual restaging of the work, the creators seek to reflect a deeper knowledge and evolved perspective on multiple  themes. The performance starts at 6pm (ET) on CPT’s Facebook and YouTube pages! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

STATION HOPE 2021

TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! Station Hope 2021, a virtual event this year, is a community event celebrating Cleveland’s social justice history and exploring contemporary struggles for freedom and equity. Audience members will participate virtually and witness livestreamed performances of theatre, music, storytelling, and dance inspired by the most important issues of our time. The event is free and open to all! So, tune in tonight from 5-9pm (ET) on CPT’s website, Facebook, and YouTube pages! See you all in a few hours! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

APRIL 2021

CPT’s Second spring season: alive on line

What is better than one spring season of art? A second spring season of art! We are excited to announce CPT’s Second Spring Season: Alive On Line featuring pop-up performances from our past virtual seasons and a new piece called An Extraordinary Love (Three Short Plays in Progress) directed by Nicole Sumlin. Starting on May 5 and going until May 26, the art will continue to flourish just like the spring flowers all the way into summer! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

A PANDEMIC POINT OF VIEW

TONIGHT! The Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP) take the virtual stage for A Pandemic Point of View. This performance takes a penetrating look at our current state of affairs from the lens of young minds yearning to be heard in a world full of noise and distraction. Performances are tonight at 7pm and tomorrow at 5pm. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

CPT is hiring a technical director

Are you highly organized, focused, and interested in working in the arts? We are hiring a Technical Director! This role requires leadership and initiative, is part of a team-driven staff, and reports to the Associate Artistic Director/Director of Production. The Technical Director will be integral to rebuilding the production department. The deadline to apply is May 21 with anticipated start date is June 15. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

CLEVELAND ACT NOW (CAN) ACADEMY FREE SUMMER IN-PERSON PROGRAM

Summer is almost here and so is a new Cleveland Act Now (CAN) Academy program! CPT is excited to announce a 3-week intensive summer arts program called The Voyage to… that is free and in-person. Youth will learn acting fundamentals, storytelling methods, ensemble play creation, creative movement, and more under the dedicated guidance of CPT Teaching Artists. The application deadline is May 20. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Live forever

Tonight, we touchdown with the final performance of Test Flight 2021. Written and Directed by Obediya Jones-Darrell, Live Forever is a sci-fi story introducing a series of questionable pseudo-scientific and mystical experiences that explore the depth of what makes us human. Integrating original animations and comic book images, join the cast virtually tonight and uncover some answers. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Our lady of common sorrows

We’ve passed the halfway point for Test Flight 2021! Week 3 brings us Our Lady of Common Sorrows Written & Directed by John Dayo-Aliya, the 2020/2021 Nord Family Foundation Playwright Fellow. Our Lady of Common Sorrows explores the spectrum of innocence and guilt and what it means for Black lives, divine innocence, Black guiltiness, and the ways cultural perceptions justify Black death, physical and social. Join us via Zoom for this powerful piece on Thursday and Friday. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

bedroom culture, a virtual adaptation

You may have seen it on the CPT stage back in 2019 and we are so excited to bring it back! Tonight, Bedroom Culture, a virtual adaptation, written and directed by Hannah Rae Leach, takes the virtual stage as part of Test Flight 2021. With music by The Prom Queens, come experience a sun-drenched coming-of-age story about the power of pop culture, fantasy, and first love. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

March 2021

Van Sonata

Tomorrow night, Van Sonata by Anthony X kicks off Test Flight 2021. Directed by Ananias J. Dixon, CPT’s 2020/2021 Premiere Fellow, Van Sonata is a reading, an exploration, and a play in fragments. It is a quilt of three storylines tied together. It is about media, music, and myths, and how claiming space is a physical act. Be part of the art and this exploration of Van Sonata. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

TEST FLIGHT 2021

Test Flight 2021 takes off this Thursday and goes until April 16! This multi-week series showcases new work on its way to full production, presented as virtual staged readings this season. For the next 4 Thursdays and Fridays, 4 different performances will be presented: Van Sonata, Bedroom Culture, A Virtual Adaptation, Our Lady of Common Sorrows, and Live Forever. Lots of new art coming your way! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Stop asian hate

Our hearts are breaking today over the violent murders in Atlanta. I wanted to share this blog from Theatre Communications Group’s Teresa Eyring and suggest to all of you theatre lovers to consider supporting Asian American theatre companies who have done so much to combat stereotypes and racism and who continue to make amazing and powerful art! Today I will be donating to: https://eastwestplayers.org/. – Raymond
(CLICK HERE TO READ BLOG POST)

Y-Haven Theatre Project

To kick-off the 2020/2021 Spring Season is the Y-Haven Theatre Project. We are honored and excited to showcase the hard work and creativity of this year’s participants! This weekend (Mar 19 – Mar 21) and this weekend ONLY, join us for the online premiere of Y-Haven Theatre Project Crossroads to Hope: Scenes of Decision, a series of short scenes, monologues, and poems that share the experiences and imagination of the residents of Y-Haven as they interrogate their pasts, meditate on their present, and dream of their future selves. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

CPT is hiring two new positions: Assistant General Manager & Finance Manager

We are hiring not one, but two positions! Join our team as an Assistant General Manager or a Finance Manager. Both positions are core parts of the CPT staff and will make meaningful contributions to life at CPT and its success. We are passionate about our community and the work we create. Applications will be accepted through Friday, March 26.

Assistant General Manager Application
Finance Manager Application

February 2021

CPT’s Spring season: alive on line

Who is ready for SPRING? Who is ready for more ART? CPT is proud to announce the Spring Season: Alive On Line opening on March 19! We are bringing you the Y-Haven Theatre Project, Test Flight, Station Hope, and STEP.  CPT continues to be a leader in the support and development of new work and the amplification of emerging voices. Start your spring cleaning, pre your gardens, and get these dates on your calendars! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

dragon hypothesis

HAPPY OPENING! Dragon Hypothesis is a mythical meditation on worlds of dream and divinity. Follow the river to the sea, follow a blind man falling into the depths, follow his daughter as she leaps beneath the waters, and the sea captain who plucks a flower off the water’s surface. Follow four actors who dive beneath the surface, seeking. Calling us to listen to the stories, and to the flame within, Dragon Hypothesis explores sacrifice and loss, hunger and dreams, birth and blindness, and above all, our deep interconnectedness. Magical storytelling digs at the surface world, and beneath the deep. For as we know, as infinitely as we can go outward, we can go as infinitely within. To fulfill our destiny, we go on… Check out the link in our bio for more info and to purchase tickets! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Announcing 2020/2021 Premiere Fellows

We are excited to announce 2020/2021 CPT Premiere Fellows Ananias J. Dixon, Nina Domingue, Siaara Freeman, and Toby Vera Bercovici! We can’t wait to follow their journey and witness the incredible creativity they will inevitably cultivate and inspire! These amazing artists have demonstrated excellence in their craft and a commitment to new plays. Visit our website to read about each fellow and their work!  (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

STEP AnnounCes 2021 summer hybrid SESSION

We are super excited to announce the STEP (Student Theatre Enrichment Program) 2021 Summer Session! Running from June 14 – August 7, youth ages 14-19 will work together to create, produce, perform, and tour their own play. Through STEP, teens see themselves as a positive and inspirational force and watch as their work impacts the larger Cleveland community. Registration is required so sign up now and get excited for summer! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

SAVORY TAṆHĀ (SIXTEEN SHORT PLAYS PERFORMED BY A ROTATING ENSEMBLE)

TONIGHT. Five performers will play different roles from the same text each evening. The same script interpreted differently by each member of the ensemble. The version tonight is called ALOFT. Savory Taṇhā is a virtual memory play that navigates the pathways of human desire. What are the other versions you may wonder? Only one way to find out. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

…or does it explode?

Black, male, and young in the 21st century. Written & Directed by John Dayo-Aliya, 2020/2021 Nord Family Foundation Playwright Fellow, this piece was first shown back in August and then again in November. Immerse yourself in this unflinching portrayal of profound anger, hurt, and joy, blends stories gathered from men ages 16-35 in Akron, Ohio in ...Or Does it Explode?. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

station hope 2021 request for proposals

We are now accepting proposals for #StationHope! On Saturday, May 1, CPT will present the eighth annual festival celebrating Cleveland’s social justice history and exploring contemporary struggles for freedom and equity. Station Hope will be presented virtually this year. Submit your proposal by Monday, February 22 to participate! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

january 2021

CPT’s winter season: alive on line

We are excited to announce CPT’s Winter Season: Alive On Line, which delivers on our mission of raising consciousness and nurturing compassion through theatre that is daring, relevant, and socially conscious. All of us here at CPT are humbled by this community that has supported art-making throughout this year. While we can’t be together in person, we can still virtually come together to laugh, think, and enjoy theatre. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

CPT announces john dayo-aliya as the 2020/2021 nord familY foundation playwright fellow

CPT’s Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is proud to announce John Dayo-Aliya as the 2020/2021 Nord Family Foundation Playwright Fellow. He is a co-founder of the nationally recognized Ma’Sue Productions and has produced eight plays in the last nine years. John’s work explores various aspects of the Black experience and John is specifically interested in Black modern lives and the questions arising out of the challenge of holding on to faith, love, community, and familial ties while living against a backdrop of structural racism. Through this fellowship, John Dayo-Aliya will develop Our Lady of Common Sorrows, a play about a Black family whose faith is tested when their youngest member, a 14-year-old virgin, becomes pregnant. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

CLEVELAND ACT NOW (CAN) WINTER KICKOFF ZOOM PARTY

It’s finally 2021 so let’s get this year started the right way! Cleveland Act Now (CAN) is having a Kickoff Zoom party on Saturday, January 16! Play some games with family and friends and get excited about the upcoming CAN programming. Registration is required, but the party is free! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

DECEMBER 2020

STEP WINTER VIRTUAL WORKSHOP

Don’t worry, teens. We didn’t forget about you! CPT’s Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP) has a winter virtual workshop for ages 13-16. On January 2 and 9, join CPT’s Fall STEP performers and learn devised theatre skills to create an original piece of your own. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

CAN after-school virtual cLASSES

Attention young artists! CPT’s CAN Academy is offering 3 virtual classes for young artists that include imaginative play, storytelling, theatre games, creative writing, and more! These are activities that improve academic skills, instill empathy and responsibility, build character, and enhance creative thinking. Join us this winter for this joyful exploration of play! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

CMHA CAN winter session

Calling all young artists! The deadline to apply for the CMHA CAN Winter session is TODAY. This is a 6-session workshop taught by Nicole Sumlin, CPT Education Director, and Faye Hargate, CPT Director of ComSunity Ensembles. This workshop will explore play creation and storytelling through the lens of family, heritage, and legacy. Spend the holidays celebrating family traditions and carrying on the legacy. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Through many virtual rehearsals, 5 young, amazing artists have put together the winter STEP performance titled “Women in Finding: W.T.A. (Who They Are).” Directed by India Nicole Burton, these 5 women present 5 different stories with 5 different arcs to interrogate themselves and find meaning in the worlds into which they were born. This virtual performance will be followed by a short post-show conversation. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

WINTERTIDE at gordon square 2020

In the mood for some holiday cheer? WINTERTIDE at Gordon Square is happening NOW and is a FREE, all-ages, arts-infused festival, presented virtually and in-person this year! This event features neighborhood businesses and arts organizations to present live performances, mixing holiday merriment with artistic wonder like nowhere else in Cleveland. There will be wandering performers, pop-up chalk murals, and a virtual broadcast streaming on YouTube and Facebook starting at 1pm (ET). (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

DREAM OF HOME حلم وطن | THE BEGINNING OF MASRAH CLEVELAND AL-ARABI مسرح كليفلاند العربي

Back in 2018, we launched Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi’s first show called Dream of Home حلم وطن. It started with a workshop production which then grew into a full production and has now become a staple Resident Ensemble at CPT. On December 16, we will be live-streaming Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi’s inaugural play Dream of Home حلم وطن with a post-show community conversation afterwards. Personal stories of home, heritage, and culture are told by the ensemble members. Don’t miss this second chance to see this special performance that started it all. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

the Loush Sisters #throwback

#throwback to last year’s photo shoot with Holly, Jolly, and Butter Rum! Butter Rum is always looking out for the sisters even when she is off on her own adventure. In celebration of #theloushsisters selling out multiple times (…don’t worry, we’ve added “seats!), enjoy this gift gif. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

dream rust workshop (a hypothesis project) | DEC 5-9

HAVE YOU HEARD? On Monday, December 7 at 4:00pm (ET), The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will host a live-stream of CPT’s Dream Rust Workshop (a hypothesis project). The prestigious US National Cultural Center is celebrating one arts organization from each state, and CPT was chosen to represent Ohio! Tune in on their Facebook page, or by visiting their YouTube stream. Directed by Raymond Bobgan, Dream Rust Workshop (a hypothesis project) follows a group of dreamers who look to the past, present, and future for meaningfulness and purpose. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

NOVEMBER 2020

The Loush Sister Pay Per View (Buffer This!)

In need of some holiday cheer? Is the cold weather bringing you down? We’ve got just the cure to excite you and your holiday season. It involves two of our favorite people, Holly and Jolly Loush (aka the Loush Sisters)! After months of isolation, they are back in a bawdy, boozy, over-the-top, virtual holiday celebration. This past opening weekend was a HUGE success and they are ready to do it over and over and over again this December.  (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Teatro publico de cleveland grandes monologos

TONIGHT AND TOMORROW: Teatro Público de Cleveland (TPC) presents a virtual evening of monologues by local playwrights and from previous TPC productions. These extraordinary monologues explore the heart of change through the lens of the past, present, and future. A lot of voices came together to create these all with many roles including playwrights, performers, and monologue coaches. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

…Or Does it Explode

People have told us that they love seeing the process and changes a show goes through. Back an August, we showed An Excerpt from …Or Does it Explode? and now we are thrilled to bring it back for not just an excerpt, but the whole piece. Written and Directed by John Dayo-Aliya, this theatrical piece uses poetry, dance, and other contemporary theatre forms to explore questions of what it means to be Black, male, and young in the 21st century. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Masrah cleveland Al-Arabi

Ever wonder how Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi was formed? Did you miss a chance to see one of their beautiful shows? This Wednesday night, join the ensemble of Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi for a sharing of past work, the premiere of a mini-documentary, and a discussion with the ensemble about the founding of this group. This will be presented in English. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

october 2020

Dia de Muertos

THIS WEEKEND, experience some beautiful art and celebrate with us for Día de Muertos via virtual and in-person programming! Presented by CPT/Teatro Público de Cleveland & Día de Muertos Ohio with Artistic Director Héctor Castellanos Lara, folks will be able to visit the Church Altar Exhibition and Cemetery Installations in-person while following social-distance guidelines. Our virtual exhibitions will be broadcast on our Facebook and YouTube page on October 31 and November 1. See you all this Halloween weekend. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Frankenstein’s Wake

Halloween is fast approaching and so is the first performance of our Fall Season: Alive On Line, Frankenstein’s Wake! This twisted adaptation of Mary Shelley’s masterpiece revives a tour-de-force performance. Created by Holly Holsinger and Raymond Bobgan, come reflect and expand your perspective on different themes such as longing and what it means to be human. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

CPT’s fall season: alive on line

We are proud to announce CPT’s Fall Season: Alive On Line, which delivers on our mission of raising consciousness and nurturing compassion through theatre that is daring, relevant, and socially conscious. The Fall Season will feature intimate showings playing in repertory with limited “seats” and has been designed as a special Zoom experience. While we can’t be together in person, we can still virtually come together to laugh, think, and enjoy theatre. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Nicole Sumlin as cpt’s new education director

Exciting Announcement Time… CPT is THRILLED to welcome Nicole Sumlin as the new Education Director. Nicole Sumlin’s extraordinary artistry, demonstrated leadership, and array of experience from in-school programming, out-of-school arts programs, and community-based engagement, align with CPT’s values and public commitment. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

SEPTEMBER 2020

StEP fall auditions (virtual)

If you’ve ever wanted to be a part of creating an original play and are between the ages of 14 and 19, now is your chance! STEP (student theatre enrichment program) is announcing auditions for their Virtual After-School Play Creation Course. Students will be guided through a rehearsal workshop via Zoom and explore themes of racial equity and personal empowerment. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

I heard you survived

The final spotlight we will shine for the Zoom After-Party is a piece created & Performed by Siaara Freeman & Nehemiah “Neemo” Spencer! Titled “I Heard You Survived”, this will be a beautiful, poetic dance piece that you will want to see! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

mother earth

We’ve been sharing bits and pieces of what the Zoom After-Party starting at 8:15pm (ET) will hold and here is another piece you could see! Directed by Raymond Bobgan and performed by CPT Education Associate Zyrece Montgomery, a woman asks if we can save ourselves. Find out what this entails tonight. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

1 day until awakenings: a virtual gala

1 DAY UNTIL AWAKENINGS: A VIRTUAL GALA. We are so excited for the world to see and experience this special event with us. Tickets to the Zoom Aftery-Party will be available until 4pm (ET) tomorrow. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Raymond Bobgan & the Cleveland CORE Ensemble

Recognize any of these familiar faces? You might be able to see them after Awakenings: A Virtual Gala | SEP 12 at the Zoom After-Party performing a segment of a particular show created by Raymond Bobgan and the Cleveland CORE Ensemble. Starting at 8:15pm (ET), take a journey with these 6 artists. What will you discover? (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

holly Loush’s Secret…

While it’s not the holiday season yet, that doesn’t mean one of the Loush sisters can’t come out to play! Holly Loush will be making an appearance after Awakenings: A Virtual Gala | SEP 12 at the Zoom After-Party starting at 8:15pm (ET). Created by Beth Wood & Michael Seevers, Jr., with Liz Conway, Holly’s got a secret to share with you. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Sheffia’s Storefront Cabaret

Celebrate love & light at Sheffia’s Storefront Cabaret after Awakenings: A Virtual Gala at the Zoom After party! This piece will be performed by Sheffia Randall Dooley, CPT’s 2019/2020 Premiere Fellow and Jacob Johnson. In typical Pandemonium fashion, you won’t be able to see every After-Party performance so keep checking back here for sneak peeks of who will be performing during the Zoom After-Party starting at 8:15pm (ET)! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

2 days until awakenings: a virtual gala

2 days until Awakenings: A Virtual Gala! Live performances, the PAN Award, and more on September 12 at 7:00pm (ET). Tune in to WKYC CHannel 3 for a 1-hour TV special created in collaboration with our executive producer WKYC Studios, along with our partner The Cleveland Film Company. Then at 8:15pm (ET), head on over the the Zoom After-Party (tickets required). (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Virtual After-Party Artist Spotlight: Denis m. Griesmer

While we won’t give away all the surprises and excitement for Awakenings: A Virtual Gala | SEP 12, we will let you in on some of the amazing artists performing at the Zoom After-Party starting at 8:15pm (ET)! The first artist we will spotlight is CPT’s very own Denis M. Griesmer presenting The Poetry Psychic Project in collaboration with and directed by Chris Seibert. Can you see your fortune in a random poem? Only one way to find out. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

3 days until AWAKENINGS: A VIRTUAL GALA

We are 3 days away from Awakenings: A Virtual Gala! First, tune in at 7pm (ET) to WKYC Channel 3 – Cleveland for a 1-hour TV special created in collaboration with our executive producer WKYC Studios, along with our partner The Cleveland Film Company. Then at 8:15pm (ET), head on over the the Zoom After-Party (tickets required)!  We’ll see even more live performances, present the PAN Award to our honoree, Micki Byrnes, and close it all out with a dance party DJ’d by Anthony Velez. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

awakenings Virtual After-party dj

Dust off your dance moves and meet Anthony “TonyFresh” Velez, Teatro Público de Cleveland Ensemble & Leadership Committee member, and your Awakenings: A Virtual Gala | SEP 12 Virtual After-Party DJ! Tony is a dancer, DJ, MC, actor, music producer, and the owner of ShowPeace Entertainment. His work was most recently seen on the CPT stage this past winter as the Choreographer & cast member (Joaquin, the fabulous and charming bartender of D’s Pub) in the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of Maya Malan-Gonzalez’s A Xmas Cuento Remix with composition & arrangements by Emiliano Valdez & Daniel Valdez, and directed by Holly Holsinger with Assistant Director & Dramaturg Lilly Corona Moreno. So get ready to break out those dancing shoes this Saturday night & purchase your tickets. (CLICK HEREFOR MORE INFO)

AUGUST 2020

An excerpt from …Or does it Explode?

Starting this Thursday, Akron Arts Alive and Knight Arts Challenge Award-winning playwright, actor, and musician John Dayo-Aliya debuts his work-in-progress virtual reading of an excerpt from …Or Does it Explode?. This theatrical piece uses poetry, dance, and other contemporary theatre forms to explore questions of what it means to be Black, male, and young in the 21^st century. You won’t want to miss this. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

AWAKEnings: a virtual gala

Are you ready to rise and shine? CPT is formally inviting YOU to join us on Saturday, September 12 for Awakenings: A Virtual Gala! The festivities start with a live on-air TV special on WKYC Channel 3 – Cleveland from 7:00-8:00PM (ET), featuring new performances, footage from the vault, and interviews with our community partners. The fun continues with an after-party on Zoom beginning at 8:15PM, where we’ll hang out with our CPT artists, celebrate our PAN Honoree Micki Byrnes, and wrap it all up with a dance party. Tickets are on sale now, and I can’t wait to see you all there! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

arts in august

Arts in August kicks off this weekend starting with Verb Ballets! Every summer, Tremont West Development Corporation partners with Cleveland City Councilman Kerry McCormack, LAND studio, and Cleveland Public Theatre to present a month-long series of free arts programming, curated by our very own CPT Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan. This year’s Arts in August series will be a little different, but we remain committed to bringing dance, theatre, and music to the community. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

JuLY 2020

STEP 2020

It is the season of STEP here at CPT. On August 7 at 7:00pm (ET), the 2020 STEP ensemble will bring you not just one performance, but a double-bill VIRTUAL performance! RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE: Artist & Activist ACT OUT! and The Trail of Black Degradation will premiere followed by a short post-show conversation. Co-Directors India Nicole Burton and Ed Blunt have been leading 12 teens in the creation of these unique stories. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Cleveland act now academy: free summer virtual workshop

YES, WE CAN! Announcing a FREE summer VIRTUAL workshop August 17-21 for young artists ages 7-14 pairing storytelling with social-distance curriculum and creative coping activities to help navigate our current times. There will also be an optional in-person Social Distance Family Workshop at Herman Park that supports social-distance learning. This program is offered at no cost thanks to the support of the Cleveland Foundation and other supporters. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Dragon hypothesis | july 24 & 25

Heading into the weekend, we leave with you the anticipation for what is to come next weekend. Dragon Hypothesis. An open rehearsal, a story time meditation. The ensemble will story-tell through movement and song as a work-in-progress virtual sharing from a larger piece in development, Candlelight Hypothesis #1-12 created by Raymond Bobgan & Cleveland CORE Ensemble. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

AWAKENINGS: A VIRTUAL GALA

Awakenings: A Virtual Gala is Saturday, September 12! For 17 years, Cleveland Public Theatre’s annual fundraising extravaganza and “Party of the Year,” Pandemonium, transformed the CPT campus into a labyrinth of theatre, dance, visual art, and performance in every corner. The creative minds at CPT are dreaming up a different experience for 2020… Awakenings: A Virtual Gala, an experience that takes you inside the labyrinth—from the comfort of your own home. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Savory Taṇhā (sixteen short plays performed by a rotating ensemble)

Starting this Thursday, experience a virtual memory play through David Hansen’s Savory Taṇhā (sixteen short plays performed by a rotating ensemble). An ensemble of five performers will play different roles from the same text each evening which means no two performances will be the same! Come navigate the pathways of human desire. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

a celebration of Teatro Público de Cleveland (TPC)

In 2013, CPT launched Teatro Público de Cleveland (TPC), a local Latino theatre company whose work reflects the artistic goals, interests, and ideals of its members. The purpose of this theatre ensemble is to share the rich diversity and perspectives of the Latino-Cleveland culture. Today, TPC is an integral part of the CPT season. Can you name all of these performances by TPC? Click the link in our bio to learn more about TPC’s past, present, and future. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

June 2020

Station hope 2020

3… 2… 1… And we are LIVE on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter, folks! Station Hope 2020 happening now. If you want to start from the beginning of our programming, check out the PopUp Livestream that happened on Wednesday, June 24. Either way, we have a lot of inspiring theatre, art, discussion, and storytelling for you.

LINK TO STATION HOPE 2020
LINK TO POP-UP LIVESTREAMS

June 24: POP-UP STATION HOPE LIVESTREAM

TONIGHT at 8pm (ET) is a Pop-Up Station Hope Livestream! It will include readings featuring four past and present Barbara Smith Residency writers, a 3-month residency provided by Twelve Literary Arts Inc, and CPT Premiere Fellow Les Hunter’s “Have a Cookie”, in which a Zoom interview reveals why mother and son started their immigration rights law practice. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

June 26: ACTION IS HOPE: A PANEL DISCUSSION

ACTION IS HOPE: A PANEL DISCUSSION. On Friday, June 26 at 7pm (ET), local leaders who have changed their community through activism in different ways speak about their process and what called them to activism. Speakers include MyRon P. Edmonds, DMin, Siaara Freeman, and Dr. Yvonne Pointer with the discussion being moderated by Daniel Gray-Kontar. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

station hope 2020

This week, we celebrate, envision, interrogate, and seek out Hope as we approach Station Hope 2020 on Saturday, June 27. From 5-10pm (ET), witness livestreamed performances of theatre, music, storytelling, and dance inspired by the most important issues of our time. Every day this week, we will unveil new details. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

This Friday! Karamu House’s Freedom on juneteenth

This Friday at 7pm, join Karamu House as they present Freedom on Juneteenth. This event is designed to celebrate, educate, and activate communities. This one-hour production will stream on Facebook, YouTube, and Vimeo, Roku, Fire TV, & Vimeo. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Tale of a gemini (jimini) rising: black lives matter edition

Mark your calendars for June 18 & 19 for a new performance Written & Performed by Jimmie Woody, CPT’s 2019/2020 Premiere Fellow. Experience a theatrical memoir combining poetry, hip hop, and digital storytelling about figuring out how to be a black man in the ever-changing landscape of what masculinity means in America. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

An online breath & release workshop with holly holsinger

Although registration for this is closed, we’d like to celebrate this beautiful workshop happening tomorrow night! Participants will be guided through a series of relaxation techniques and exercises designed to help you let go of physical tension and create more space for breath, release, and relief. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

An artist’s evolution from here to there

Ever wonder about the creative process and generation of new ideas for an artist? Travel behind the curtain TONIGHT via Zoom at 7:00pm for An Artist’s Evolution from Here to There, a conversation with India Nicole Burton and Pandora Robertson, Executive Artistic Director of Ohio City Theatre Project as they discuss topics such as these. They will also speak specifically about the inspiration and themes behind Central Concern which was performed at CPT in 2019. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Compassion and consciousness

We are all grieving as our hearts are broken again and again—not just by police, but by the wider system we are all part of. This onslaught of racism and violence against black lives is not new and it impacts us all, especially those who must witness people who look like them and their brothers, mothers, children, and loved ones murdered in the streets. We acknowledge this. It needs to be said again and again. Black Lives Matter. (CLICK HERE FOR FULL STATEMENT)

may 2020

Family storytelling workshops with faye hargate

Participate from anywhere in the world! Join CPT Director of Community Ensembles and Cleveland Act Now Teaching Artist Zyrece Montgomery every Monday (starting June 1) until June 15 for weekly, intergenerational storytelling workshops celebrating creativity, community, and family.  (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

cleveland act now academy: free summer virtual classes

Calling all young artists! Announcing FREE summer VIRTUAL classes for Cleveland Act Now Academy! CPT Director of Community Ensembles Faye Hargate, CPT Teaching Artist Zyrece Montgomery, and Guest teachers will guide youth through acting fundamentals, storytelling methods, and play creation. This is a 3 to 5-week intensive summer arts program for young artists that is fun and challenging. The Junior session starts June 15 and the Senior session starts July 6!  (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

artist spotlight: Colleen mccaughey

As we end this week and head into the holiday weekend, we celebrate Stage Manager, Performer, Singer, and CPT Associate Director of Development Colleen McCaughey! A captivating actor, powerhouse vocalist, and a laser-focused stage manager, Colleen is a highly-sought artist who dazzles CPT audiences from both onstage and behind the scenes. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

artist spotlight: benjamin gantose

His lighting designs ignite the stage, breathing life into a myriad of imagined worlds through a vibrant rainbow of colors and shadows. Who is this we are talking about? None other than Benjamin Gantose—Lighting, Scenic, & Installation Designer, and CPT Resident Lighting Designer. Benjamin’s talent and skills shine in a wide range of mediums and forms, from lighting scripted to devised theatre, ballet to modern dance, or designing large-scale installations for events like Pandemonium. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Freeing the Spine – an online workshop with molly andrews-hinders

This Saturday is Freeing the Spine – an online workshop with Molly Andrews-Hinders! When we dig into the unknown landscapes within our bodies and seek to grow holistic body consciousness, we mirror and bolster the creative work of an artist. Molly will lead participants through a series of exercises and correlating visualizations that will offer new ways to approach working within the body. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

EXCERPTS FROM PANTHER WOMEN: AN ARMY FOR THE LIBERATION

Join us on May 21 – 23 for a virtual reading of new excerpts from Panther Women: An Army for the Liberation, a play following the stories of three prominent women who were members of the Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Movement. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES: may 14–16

Following a series of sold-out performances over the past several weeks, Cleveland CORE Ensemble’s Raymond Bobgan, Holly Holsinger, and Faye Hargate will reprise their explorations this weekend. Tickets for these performances are available through the links below:

Hypothesis 1c: an open solo rehearsal with creator Raymond Bobgan
Hypothesis 2b: an open solo rehearsal with Holly Holsinger
Hypothesis 3b: an open solo rehearsal with Faye Hargate

artist spotlight: Caitlin lewins

Thursday’s are for the theatre and the theatre wants to celebrate Writer, Composer, Performer, Crafter, & CPT Director of Audience Engagement & Media Relations Caitlin Lewins! Caitlin is a multi-talented theatre artist whose work holds a rare kindness while seeking to excavate the human condition. As a writer and composer/musician, Caitlin has a keen sense for detecting the complex layers that take a new work to the next level, as she deftly walks the line between gentle curation and strong artistic vision. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

artist spotlight: India Nicole burton

The first Artist Spotlight to kick off the month of May is Director, Playwright, Producer, Actor, & National New Play Network Producer in Residence India Nicole Burton! India’s expansive skill set enables her to contribute her gifts to the stage in a variety of ways, focusing on issues of social justice and equity, and creating work that reaches out to her culture, specifically African American women. She investigates and examines, asking important questions, and championing individual artists and their work, from early stages to full productions. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Hypothesis 3a: an open solo rehearsal with faye hargate

Tune in this Friday, May 8 at 9:00pm for a reading, a story time meditation. Faye will story-tell (alone, with some song and movement) as a work-in-progress virtual sharing from Candlelight Hypothesis #1-12, created by Raymond & Cleveland CORE Ensemble. This will be raw. This will be vulnerable. This will be a LIVE showing via Zoom. (This will not be available as a recorded video). (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

APRIL 2020

artist spotlight: Obediya jones-darrell

Time for your mid-week break to celebrate Music Composer, Playwright, Producer, FIlmmaker, and the 2019/2020 Kulas Theatre Composer Fellow Obediya Jones-Darrell! Obediya is a versatile artist with a diverse portfolio of creative productions in various mediums. Inspired by international travels over the past two decades, his work often reflects a global world view grounded in culture and self discovery. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Hypothesis #2a: an open solo rehearsal with holly holsinger 

Tune in this Friday, May 1 at 8:00pm for a reading, a story time meditation. Holly will story-tell (alone, with some song and movement) as a work-in-progress virtual sharing from Candlelight Hypothesis #1-12, created by Raymond & Cleveland CORE Ensemble. This will be raw. This will be vulnerable. This will be a LIVE showing via Zoom. (This will not be available as a recorded video). (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

artist spotlight: Faye hargate

#magicalmonday means a new Artist Spotlight to start the week with none other than CPT Director of Community Ensembles Faye Hargate. Strongly rooted in her hometown of Cleveland, Faye is an artist who starts from the deeply personal and dives into the complexity of the human spirit. Faye’s work does not fit neatly into a defined artist role and breaks new ground as a theatre artist. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

artist spotlight: holly holsinger

Holly Holsinger. A Creator, Performer, Director, Educator, and Cleveland CORE Ensemble Member. Her tenure at CPT spans 20+ years. Holly has touched every level of the organization and is most certainly at the heart of what CPT is all about. Ever walk through our business doors into a hallway filled with photo tiles? Well we call this place Holly’s Hall. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO).

Hypothesis #1b: an open solo rehearsal with creator raymond bobgan 

Tune in this Friday, April 24 at 8:00pm for a reading, a story time meditation. Following a sold-out performance last week, Raymond will reprise his exploration. He will story-tell (alone, with some song and movement) as a work-in-progress virtual sharing from Candlelight Hypothesis #1-12, created by Raymond & Cleveland CORE Ensemble. This will be raw. This will be vulnerable. This will be a LIVE showing via Zoom. (This will not be available as a recorded video). (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

artist spotlight: nina domingue

It’s a new week which means we have a new Artist to celebrate! Actor, Playwright, Director, and 2019/2020 Nord Family Foundation Playwright Fellow Nina Domingue is a Cleveland superstar who shines mightily in all she does. Her intimate stories of love and loss, struggle and triumph, her spirit of risk-taking and adventurousness, and her unique charm and intense curiosity about human behavior set her apart. (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Hypothesis #1A: an open solo rehearsal with creator raymond bobgan 

Tune in this Friday, April 17 @ 7pm for a reading, a story time meditation, with CPT Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan! Raymond will story-tell (alone, with some song and movement) as a work-in-progress virtual sharing from Candlelight Hypothesis #1-12, created by Raymond & Cleveland CORE Ensemble. This will be raw. This will be vulnerable. This will be a LIVE showing via Zoom. (This will not be available as a recorded video.) Click over to the Facebook event, Hypothesis #1a: open rehearsal with Raymond Bobgan, for information. We hope you’ll join us virtually this Friday! (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO)

Artist Spotlight: Beth Wood

Today, the W in Wednesday stands for Wood. Beth Wood-CPT Associate Artistic Director & Director of Production, Creator, Director, Actor, & Designer. Whether you’re belly-laughing at Beth’s comedic genius in The Loush Sisters, dabbing a tear during a beautifully-crafted onstage moment shaped by Beth’s directorial finesse, or choosing your own adventure at a CPT event she’s line-produced, Beth’s versatile and adept artistry touches virtually every corner of CPT. (CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY)

Artist Spotlight: Hillary Wheelock

This #transformationtuesday goes out to Hillary Wheelock and all of the amazing characters she has portrayed. Hillary Wheelock­ is an Actor, Fight Choreographer, Educator, and the CPT Finance Associate. If you’ve seen Hillary perform, you’ve witnessed her vibrancy and power to warm hearts, open eyes, and shake audiences to the core. (CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY)

Artist Spotlight: denis M. griesmer

The Artist Spotlight series continues as we celebrate some of our very own staff members. CPT Chief Financial Officer & General Manager, Creator, and Performer Denis M. Griesmer blows us away with his awesome work this windy Monday. When he’s not balancing the budget, overseeing CPT’s day-to-day operations, or managing building renovations, Denis crafts interactive, intimate, and inspiring performances that imprint on our hearts and call us to consider our past, present, and future. (CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY)

Artist Spotlight: Jimmie woody

On this sunny Saturday, we brighten your feed with CPT 2019/2020 Premiere Fellow, Actor, Director, and Playwright Jimmie Woody! Jimmie is a dynamic artist whose work simultaneously shares the vulnerability of the human heart, and the explosive power of the human spirit. His virtuosity, adaptability, and sincerity engages and deeply moves audiences—whether from the stage, his written words on the page, or from the director’s chair. (CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY)

Artist Spotlight: Andrew Aaron Valdez

Taking the stage today is CPT 2019/2020 Premiere Fellow, Actor, Playwright, and Stage Manager Andrew Aaron Valdez! From the depth and honesty of Andrew’s powerful performances on stage, to his original plays and poetry that have you nodding your head, relating while also thinking in new ways—and often laughing out loud—Andrew’s artistry is versatile. (CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY)

Artist Spotlight: Les hunter

Artist Spotlight number 3 goes out to CPT 2019/2020 Premiere Fellow, Playwright, and Director Les Hunter! Les is an incredibly compassionate artist with the ability to write in a variety of styles—from heightened language, to quick-witted narratives of everyday life, to the poetic and poignant. (CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY)

Artist Spotlight: Sheffia Randall Dooley

For our second Artist Spotlight, we celebrate CPT 2019/2020 Premiere Fellow, Actor, Director, and Creator Sheffia Randall Dooley. Sheffia is a multifaceted artist—in one production, she’ll soothe (or awaken!) you with her stellar vocal power, in the next, she’ll beautifully shape moments on stage with her directorial dexterity. (CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY)

Artist Spotlight: Aaron Benson

Over the next couple of weeks we’ll be celebrating artists in what we’re calling the “CPT Artist Spotlights Series”, highlighting Fellows, staff members, and folks who call CPT their creative home. First up is CPT 2019/2020 Premiere Fellow and Scenic Designer Aaron Benson. Aaron’s background as a sculptor uniquely positions him to transform theatrical spaces, transporting audiences to worldly and otherworldly places, and everywhere in between. (CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY)