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2009-2010 Season of Produced Work

  • The Alice Seed

    October 8, 2009 - October 24, 2009

    A world premiere by one of Cleveland's most noted playwrights, "The Alice Seed" is a moving and exceptional tale o…

  • Why Torture is Wrong and the People Who Love Them

    October 15, 2009 - October 31, 2009

    The always absurd and sometimes offensive Durang turns political humor upside down with a raucous and provocative s…

  • Browns Rules

    November 19, 2009 - December 13, 2009

    CPT is proud to present the World Premiere of "Browns Rules", onstage in the Gordon Square Theatre from November 19…

  • The Santaland Diaries

    November 27, 2009 - December 19, 2009

    CPT is proud to present the return of "The Santaland Diaries", onstage in the James Levin Theatre from November 27…

  • Anna Bella Eema

    January 28, 2010 - February 13, 2010

    CPT is proud to present the regional premiere of "Anna Bella Eema", dark comedy about a woman, her daughter, and a…

  • Things of Dry Hours

    April 22, 2010 - May 8, 2010

    CPT is proud to present the Ohio and Regional premiere of "Things of Dry Hours", onstage in the Storefront Studio…

  • Wanderlust: A History of Walking

    May 6, 2010 - May 29, 2010

    CPT is proud to present the World Premiere of "Wanderlust: A History of Walking", Based on the book by Rebecca Soln…

  • Open Mind Firmament: An Evening of W. B. Yeats

    May 13, 2010 - June 5, 2010

    Cleveland Public Theatre is proud to present "Open Mind Firmament: An Evening of W. B. Yeats", developed by Raymon…

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 09: Eye, Mind, Heart. Free family theatre in city parks!

    July 30, 2009 - August 9, 2009
  • Pandemonium 2009: Forbidden Knowledge

    September 12, 2009
  • The Story of Baby20: The 2009 CPT/Y-Haven Theatre Project

    November 5, 2009 - November 8, 2009
  • Somewhere, Someone: The 2010 Women’s Voices Project

    March 24, 2010 - April 21, 2010
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    Congrats to Chris Webb on his "Applause" appearance and the wonderful review by Dr. Yuko Kurahashi! Watch/read these features and get tickets to the last weekend of "The End of Black Excellence" at cptonline.org or the 🔗 in our bio.📸: Steve Wagner ... See MoreSee Less

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    It's Market Monday at tonight's performance of "The End of Black Excellence." From 6–7pm and 30 minutes after the show, enjoy a pop-up market featuring these Black-woman-owned businesses:💄TanTor Cosmetics☕Humble Mornings Coffee👗6th Street Vintage🧂Adun Spice Co.We can't wait! 🎟️ are still available at cptonline.org and the 🔗 in our bio. ... See MoreSee Less

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    Market Monday is back at CPT! Tickets to the November 3 performance of "The End of Black Excellence" include admission to a pop-up market spotlighting the following local retailers and entrepreneurs, from 6–7pm and 30 minutes after the show:💄TanTor Cosmetics, whose Sugar Cane Collection contains naturally formulated, vegan, cruelty-free lip glosses☕Humble Mornings Coffee, a small-batch roastery featuring beans sourced from minority female farmers around the world👗6th Street Vintage, a women’s and men’s vintage retailer specializing in unique, one-of-a-kind items🧂Adun Spice Co., a spice company that takes its name from a Yoruban word for "flavor, sweet, and sweetness"Get 🎟️ at cptonline.org or the 🔗 in our bio. ... See MoreSee Less

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    We're excited Gary J. Sikorski features CPT in "101 Things to Do in Cleveland," the newest volume in his series of city guides. Check out our spread and all 💯 other things to do at the following stops on his book tour!Nov 15 | Book Signing — Learned Owl Book Shop, Hudson, 11am–1pmNov 22 | Book Signing — Barnes & Nobles (Great Lakes Mall), Mentor, 1–3pmNov 29 | Book Signing — Loganberry Books, 2–3pmNov 30 | Book Signing — Fireside Book Shop, Chagrin Falls, 1–3pmDec 10 | Talk + Book Signing — Music Box Supper Club (West Bank of The Flats), 7pm​Dec 17 | Talk + Book Signing — Lakewood Public Library (15425 Detroit Ave), 7pmFor more info and to order your own copy of the book, visit garysikorski.com. ... See MoreSee Less

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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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