CPT Welcomes Sharon Schuldt as Director of Development!

Cleveland Public Theatre’s (CPT) Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is proud to welcome Sharon Schuldt as the new Director of Development. “Her keen sense of donor cultivation, her recent experience with a capital campaign, and strong sense of social justice make her a great fit for CPT.”

-Raymond Bobgan

About Sharon Schuldt

“I’ve always believed that art can change lives, and Cleveland Public Theatre’s groundbreaking productions and inspiring education programs drew me to the organization. I am thrilled to join the CPT team as Director of Development and look forward to being a part of the work of transforming our great city. Send me an email so we can connect… I’d love to meet you!”

– Sharon Schuldt

e-mail: sschuldt@cptonline.org

Sharon Schuldt (she/her) was born and raised in the Cleveland area and is proud to call Cleveland home. She discovered her love of theater as a child, with her favorite role being Mary Lennox in The Secret Garden. Sharon joined Cleveland Public Theatre team in the fall of 2022 and is responsible for overseeing CPT’s fundraising goals. She is excited to bring her love for theater and Cleveland together for an organization that connects with the community through its work. Prior to her time at CPT, Sharon worked for over six years at Building Hope in the City, a nonprofit in Cleveland. She produced organizational events and managed volunteers before moving into the role of Development Manager, in which she oversaw all aspects of fundraising for the organization. Before transitioning into nonprofit work, Sharon was a Labor and Delivery nurse for 13 years. She has served as Campaign Chair for a local school board candidate and President for the Theater Alliance of Beck Center. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Malone University and will complete her Masters in Nonprofit Management degree with Johns Hopkins University in December 2022.

Photo by Steve Wagner.

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Artist Spotlight: Charmaine Spencer

When you take a trip through the maze that is Candlelight Hypothesis, you will see a number of art pieces that resemble wings that are overhead when you enter the “exhibit” space of the immersive production.  These pieces where commissioned by Director Raymond Bobgan for his newly mounted version of Candlelight Hypothesis; and created by local artist Charmaine Spencer. “Raymond wanted a more artsy feeling [for the piece].” So, Charmaine recalled a piece she created that had another incarnation, and thought it would work well as clouds, but when she did the walkthrough with Raymond, she literally saw wings around him, and changed the focus. The pieces are made of conduit which make them very lightweight and when the lighting hits them, they appear to glow in the dark like a moth’s wings.

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Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is hiring an Associate Technical Director!

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is hiring an Associate Technical Director, which is a core part of the CPT staff and will make a meaningful contribution to life at CPT and its success. CPT will be accepting applications for this position until the role is filled.

Review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. To apply for the position, send an email to Raymond Bobgan, Executive Artistic Director, at rbobgan@cptonline.org. Subject line should read: [LAST NAME], Associate Technical Director. The email should include two attachments: a resume, and a two-page cover letter describing your history, passion, why you are interested in this position, and what you have to offer. Candidates may be asked to provide additional materials after original application. No phone calls, please.

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Cleveland Public Theatre’s Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP) Workshop Series.

Cleveland Public Theatre is proud to present the STEP Workshop Series. Available to ages 14-19, these workshops aim to support Cleveland’s young artists in the continuation of their artistic training. These free workshops will occur throughout the calendar year and will explore a variety of artistic practices. Participants will work with professional Cleveland artists working at the top of their field in developing their craft and discovering their individual artistic voices. Workshops are open to young artists of all experience levels.

The first workshop of the Series, Monologue & Audition Techniques for Musical Theatre, will focus on skills needed to prepare for and perform authentic, powerful audition performances. For this workshop, youth should prepare a contemporary monologue (memorization is encouraged but not required) and 16 or 32 bars from a musical theatre piece of their choice. Bringing sheet music is encouraged.

Join us on Saturday, November 5th, from 10 am-2 pm at Cleveland Public Theatre, 6415 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44102. Reserve your spot in the workshop via this link: REGISTER HERE!

Questions? Contact Melissa Crum, CPT Artistic and Education Associate, at:  mcrum@cptonline.org or call at (440) 429-5876.

Cleveland Public Theatre is hiring a Technical Director!

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is hiring a Technical Director, who is a core part of the CPT staff and will make a meaningful contribution to life at CPT and its success. CPT will be accepting applications for this position until the role is filled.

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR JOB DESCRIPTION 

CPT is hiring a Technical Director (TD). This role requires leadership and initiative and reports to the Executive Artistic Director (EAD). This role participates in leading the theatre and supporting the EAD in strategy and decision-making.

Salary range is $60k to $72k, commensurate with experience and skillset. Additional compensation is offered for major design projects up to $6k per year, so maximum pay range is $78k. CPT may accommodate additional outside work.

The 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-stage 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 building of this department and will work with the EAD and the artistic department to grow capacity. For the 2022/2023 Season, the TD oversees and works with CPT’s Associate Technical Director and over-hire technicians to implement all sets, lighting, video, and sound installations. The TD is responsible for oversight of CPT’s scene shop and technical equipment. The TD is also offered opportunities to work as a designer; and receives additional compensation for major projects. Candidates must have three years full-time technical theatre work (or equivalent as a freelancer) with excellent technical skills in the following areas: sound technician, master electrician, and set construction. Expertise in some of the following skills is also a plus: sound design, lighting design/video design/implementation, and scenic design. The successful candidate will be collaborative, eager to learn new ways of working, service oriented, and highly self-motivated. CPT promotes a positive work environment and works to maintain a sustainable workload for technical staff and their teams.

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CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE IS HIRING A Part-Time Supporting Teaching Artists

CPT is seeking part-time Supporting Teaching Artists (Cleveland Act Now Academy and CMHA Cleveland Act Now programs) to assist in implementing CPT Education programming. Theatre experience is a plus. We are looking to build a strong core of artists who are dedicated to creating work to further racial and economic justice.

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CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE IS HIRING AN ASSOCIATE DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is hiring the newly created position of Associate Development Director who is a core part of the CPT staff and will make a meaningful contribution to life at CPT and our community impact. All prospective candidates must make a commitment to centering antiracist and anti-oppression practices in their work.

Review of candidates will begin immediately. To apply for the position, send an email to careers@cptonline.org by September 2 with an anticipated start date of October 27. Subject line should read: YOUR LAST NAME, Assoc. Development Dir. The email should include the following attachments: a resume, and a two-page cover letter describing your related experiences and why you are interested in this position. No phone calls, please.

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