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2008-2009 Season of Produced Work

  • Goldstar, Ohio

    October 16, 2008 - November 8, 2008

    CPT opens the 08-09 season with the world premiere of "Goldstar, Ohio", a new play by Cleveland native Michael Tis…

  • The Red Human-Headed Bull

    November 28, 2008 - December 20, 2008

    "The Red Human-Headed Bull" will be presented following a 15-minute intermission after "The Santaland Diaries". T…

  • The Santaland Diaries

    November 28, 2008 - December 20, 2008

    CPT presents the return of "The Santaland Diaries" by David Sedaris, Adapted by Joe Mantello, Directed by Dan Kilb…

  • boom

    November 28, 2008 - December 20, 2008

    CPT is proud to present the Regional and Ohio Premiere of "boom" by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb, onstage in the James Le…

  • Crumble (Lay Me Down, Justin Timberlake)

    December 4, 2008 - December 20, 2008

    CPT is proud to present this quirky comedy about an old house and Janice, a twelve year old girl whose Christmas wi…

  • The Aperture

    March 14, 2009 - March 28, 2009

    "The Aperture" is a new play by Sean Christopher Lewis and the inaugural winner of the Rosa Parks Playwright Award…

  • Cut to Pieces

    May 16, 2009 - June 6, 2009

    "Cut to Pieces" is a new original work written by CPT Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan and CPT Education…

  • No Child…

    October 8, 2009 - October 24, 2009

    "No Child..." is the award-winning one woman show based on Sun's experiences teaching at Malcolm X High School in…

Series

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    Little Box

    As part of CPT’s commitment to local playwrights and producers, CPT presents the fourth year of Little Box, a ser…

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    Big Box

    CPT's annual new work development series features an assortment of works-in-progress by local artists.

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    DanceWorks

    CPT’s popular multi-week showcase of some of Northeast Ohio’s most innovative dance groups.

Other Events

  • STEP 08: While I’m Here on This Earth

    July 31, 2008 - August 10, 2008
  • Mama’s Boys: The CPT/Y-Haven Theatre Project

    November 13, 2008 - November 16, 2008
  • Pandemonium 2008: Hidden Treasure

    November 13, 2008
  • The Women’s Voices Project: Speak From the Heart

    May 13, 2009
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    CPT closes for winter break tomorrow through January 4. We're beyond grateful for our community, so whether you attended a show, volunteered, donated, or liked a post, THANK YOU. 🙏January brings the return of SoftLaunch and the beginning of Test Flight, and we can't wait. Rest up, and we'll see you in 2026! 🚀 ... See MoreSee Less

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    CAN Academy Winter Session for ages 11-14 runs Jan. 20 to Mar. 12 and is being led by multidisciplinary artist, Cassandra Miller. A familiar face with CMHA CAN classes, Cassandra is also an actress and seasoned dancer with Blakk Jakk Dance Collective. So, as you can see, CPT Teaching Artists are legit and bring tons of experience and fun to our classrooms. Classes are free and run Tues. and Thurs. from 4:30pm to 6pm at CPT. Classes fill up quickly, so don't wait to sign up. For information visit cptonline.org or click the link in our bio.📷by Steve Wagner ... See MoreSee Less

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    Join us in 2026 for the second year of SoftLaunch!This groundbreaking festival seeks to reinvent what theatre can be. Patrons get to be part of the art as they immerse themselves in installations and intimate performances in all corners of our building. Pieces exist in various stages of development, giving the audience a crucial role in the creative process.🎟️ on sale now at cptonline.org and the 🔗 in our bio! ... See MoreSee Less

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    "The Light of Kinara: In the Spirit of Kwanzaa" opens TOMORROW, Friday, December 19. Only three chances to see this spectacular celebration from Djapo Cultural Arts Institute, each with a slightly different lineup of pre- and post-show events. Grab tickets at cptonline.org or the link in our bio! ... See MoreSee Less

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    Thanks to Gwendolyn Kochur and Cleveland Scene Magazine for this lovely review of "I Wear My Dead Sister's Clothes." Only a few chances left to see this production. Get your tickets now! ... See MoreSee Less

    CPT’s ‘I Wear My Dead Sister’s Clothes’ is a Poignant Picture of Grief - Cleveland Scene

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    Let’s get honest about sickness and death.
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