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Past programming

  • Week #7: The Lives of a Poet

    February 19, 2015 - February 21, 2015

    Through linked poems, songs and monologues, Ray McNiece presents a memoir on stage depicting the many facets of his…

  • Week #6: Rouge Étude or How Sherlock Holmes Became a Misogynist

    February 12, 2015 - February 14, 2015

    A study in violent seduction crescendos between young Sherlock and a world-famous violinist, bringing Holmes’ Str…

  • Week #5: (Style is) The Answer to Everything—A (Subversive) Women’s Programme (Across the Century)

    February 5, 2015 - February 7, 2015

    Which came first? The chicken or the egg? Host Penny Bingo considers this and other questions as she takes her audi…

  • Week #4: Orphan Kiss (Left) and Turning Toward the Other

    January 29, 2015 - January 31, 2015

    Searching for connection in a world beyond feeling, five people—stuck with themselves, by themselves—await the…

  • Week #3: F*** Me, Love Me, Aphrodite and Black Virgins are Not for Hipsters

    January 22, 2015 - January 24, 2015

    In "F*** Me, Love Me Aphrodite," a thwarted artist is compelled to stalk the dive bar she believes is blessed by th…

  • Week #2: Unintended Consequences and Into Pieces

    January 15, 2015 - January 17, 2015

    A dance exploration of daily life, vulnerability and noticing. Driven by research of Chaos Theory and “The Law of…

  • Week #1: Cut It Out

    January 8, 2015 - January 10, 2015

    Rebecca Helmer is a wife and mother becoming increasingly unsettled by her seemingly perfect life. Suffocated by th…

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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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