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Past programming

  • Week #7 (Feb. 20 – 22): Unethical

    February 20, 2009 - February 22, 2009

    You can't live without this paycheck, so just keep your head down and get through the workday. But when The Company…

  • Week #6 (Feb. 13 – 15): InCogNegro

    February 13, 2009 - February 15, 2009

    Black identity in America is complex. As poet Paul Laurence Dunbar suggested, we wear a mask to hide our true selve…

  • Week #5 (Feb. 6 – 8): BACKspace

    February 6, 2009 - February 8, 2009

    Big [BOX] presents an evening of dance and music, featuring original choreography by Carly Dorman and Sara Lawrence…

  • Week #4 (Jan. 30 – Feb 1): MegLouise Dance Presents Nearly Nude: Deconstructing Beauty

    January 30, 2009 - February 1, 2009

    MegLouise Dance ignites excitement and dialogue with "Nearly Nude: Deconstructing Beauty". Previews of the producti…

  • Week #3 (Jan. 23 – 25): And Then You Die and Claus for a Moment

    January 23, 2009 - January 25, 2009

    What races through a man's mind as he runs for his life? Hit the road in this comic and revealing solo piece about…

  • Week #2 (Jan. 15 – 18): Summer Nights and Fireflies

    January 15, 2009 - January 18, 2009

    Summer Nights and Fireflies takes us to a tiny sawmill town in eastern Texas, the home of Zandra Richards. She's a…

  • Week #1 (Jan. 9 – 11): The BeetleBug and the Bad Work and Kissmet

    January 9, 2009 - January 11, 2009

    Big [BOX] 2009 opens with a double bill - puppetry and theatre combine in The Beetlebug and the Bad Worm from Theat…

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    "¡Obras en Evolución 2025! A Festival of New Play Readings" kicks off its two-night run NEXT FRIDAY! Get your tickets now.📸: Steve Wagner (from "¡Obras en Evolución 2023!")—November 21 and 22, Teatro Público de Cleveland presents a workshop series of new scripts and scenes written by local Latino artists. Come for a night of stories about coming out, Latin American dictatorships, Hurricane Maria, and roller derby, plus a selection from the full-length play, "Empanadas Under a Half Moon." It's going to be a lively evening with one of CPT's exciting community ensembles.🎟️ at cptonline.org and 🔗 in our bio.El 21 y 22 de noviembre, el Teatro Público de Cleveland presenta una serie de talleres de nuevos librettos y escenas escritas por artistas latines locales. Vengan a pasar una noche de historias sobre saliendo del armario, dictaduras latinoamericanas, y el huracán María, además de una repetición de una de las piezas de Pandemonium de TPC, "Empanadas Under a Half Moon." Va a ser una noche animada de parte de uno de los grupos comunitarios excitantes de CPT.🎟️ a venta en cptonline.org y 🔗 en nuestra biografía. ... See MoreSee Less

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    Tomorrow's Nov. 8 final performance of "The End of Black Excellence" is sold-out. We are offering a waitlist for general admissions. To join, visit the CPT box office in person starting at 6pm tomorrow and fill out a form with your name, desired number of tickets, and contact number. Released tickets, if any, will be sold in waitlist order. If you're not present or miss the call, we'll proceed to the next person. While we'll make every effort, ticket availability is not guaranteed. Also, note that tickets sold at $1 and $10 that are not scanned at least 20 minutes prior to the scheduled performance time will be released for resale. All other tickets are subject to resale if not picked up by showtime. Thanks to all who attended and/or spread the word about this remarkable show! ... See MoreSee Less

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    Ofrendas, skulls and skeletons, and music: Celebrating Día de Muertos in photos

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    Thousands gathered in the Gordon Square Arts District for the 21st annual Día de Muertos celebration, presented by Cleveland Public Theatre and Día de Muertos Ohio.
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    November 21 and 22, Teatro Público de Cleveland presents a workshop series of new scripts and scenes written by local Latino artists. Come for a night of stories about coming out, Latin American dictatorships, Hurricane Maria, and roller derby, plus a selection from the full-length play, "Empanadas Under a Half Moon." It's going to be a lively evening with one of CPT's exciting community ensembles.🎟️ at cptonline.org and 🔗 in our bio.El 21 y 22 de noviembre, el Teatro Público de Cleveland presenta una serie de talleres de nuevos librettos y escenas escritas por artistas latines locales. Vengan a pasar una noche de historias sobre saliendo del armario, dictaduras latinoamericanas, y el huracán María, además de una repetición de una de las piezas de Pandemonium de TPC, "Empanadas Under a Half Moon." Va a ser una noche animada de parte de uno de los grupos comunitarios excitantes de CPT.🎟️ a venta en cptonline.org y 🔗 en nuestra biografía. ... See MoreSee Less

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