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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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    Thanks to "Kickin It With Kenny" and Signal Cleveland for their thoughtful coverage of Día de Muertos. We can't wait for the festivities this Saturday (November 1)!Read/watch this press and get more info about Día de Muertos at cptonline.org and at the 🔗 in our bio. ... See MoreSee Less

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    📅DEADLINE EXTENDED!📅You've got one more week to submit your application to SoftLaunch, CPT's experimental performance festival taking place January 15–17, 2026, Applications are now due MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2025.We want projects that don't fit typical theatre form, from workshop performances to fully produced pieces. CPT provides SoftLaunch artists rehearsal space, tech and box office support, advertising, and a project fee, among other benefits. Lead Artists will contract their own creative teams and attend four planning meetings on Saturdays, 10am–noon, on 11/15, 12/6, 12/13 and 1/3.Apply today with your far-out ideas! We can't wait to bring your work to life at SoftLaunch.🚀🔗 to apply in bio and at cptonline.org. ... See MoreSee Less

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    A Conversation with America: Chris Webb's The End of Black Excellence - Black Girl in CLE

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    Emmy-winning journalist and performer Chris Webb captivates audiences with The End of Black Excellence, a raw, rhythmic, and deeply personal one-man show at Cleveland Public Theater. Through humor, po...
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    Three weeks ago, we asked for your help repairing CPT's only elevator. We wanted to get it running by the first preview of "The End of Black Excellence" on October 23. Well...🎉WE DID IT!🎉Thanks for helping us make accessibility a priority at CPT. "The End of Black Excellence" opens tonight and runs through November 8, so get tickets now (in our bio or at cptonline.org), and while you're here, enjoy an elevator ride knowing your support made it possible. Thank you! ... See MoreSee Less

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