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2017-2018 Season of Produced Work

  • THE FAMILY CLAXON

    October 5, 2017 - October 28, 2017

    An insane romp into the absurdity of life in our communally duct-taped home.

  • THE ART OF LONGING

    October 26, 2017 - November 18, 2017

    Themes of race, gender and the nature of art interlace in this theatrical experiment.

  • THE LOUSH SISTERS GET HARD FOR THE HOLIDAYS (YIPPIE-KAI-YAY MOTHER-LOUSHERS)

    November 24, 2017 - December 23, 2017

    Join Holly and Jolly Loush for their return to the stage in a bawdy, boozy, over-the-top holiday cabaret.

  • HOW TO END POVERTY IN 90 MINUTES (WITH 119 PEOPLE YOU MAY OR MAY NOT KNOW)

    January 24, 2018 - January 28, 2018

    An experiment in dialogue, collective decision-making, shared responsibility and the potential for art to transform.

  • AMERICAN DREAMS

    February 8, 2018 - March 3, 2018

    What if game shows controlled who receives the "ultimate prize:" U.S. citizenship?

  • EN EL TIEMPO DE LAS MARIPOSAS / IN THE TIME OF THE BUTTERFLIES

    February 22, 2018 - March 10, 2018

    Based on the famous novel, a true story revealing the beauty of courage, sisterhood, and community resistance.

  • BR’ER COTTON

    March 29, 2018 - April 21, 2018

    Deeply affected by recent killings of young black men like himself, a boy’s anger grows beyond containment.

  • Red Ash Mosaic

    March 30, 2018 - April 7, 2018

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  • STATION HOPE 2018

    May 5, 2018

    Powerful art and performance honoring Cleveland's social justice heritage at a historic Underground Railroad site.

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    Entry Point

    Entry Point is a platform for artists to develop their work in the early stages of creation.

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    DanceWorks

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

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    Test Flight

    Multi-week series showcasing new work on its way to full production.

Other Events

  • STUDENT THEATRE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (STEP) 2017: AND YET, WE SHINE

    August 1, 2017 - August 11, 2017
  • PANDEMONIUM 2017: UNLEASH

    September 9, 2017
  • ¡Obras en Evolución! A Festival of New Play Readings

    October 5, 2017 - October 7, 2017
  • DÍA DE MUERTOS

    October 28, 2017
  • Y-HAVEN THEATRE PROJECT: GOLDEN

    November 2, 2017 - November 5, 2017
  • THE SANTALAND DIARIES 2017

    December 6, 2017 - December 17, 2017
  • CPT PRESENTS… PINCH AND SQUEAL’S WIZBANG!

    December 8, 2017 - December 9, 2017
  • CPT PRESENTS… PINCH AND SQUEAL’S WIZBANG!

    February 2, 2018 - February 3, 2018
  • CPT presents… Twelve Literary Arts Inc’s Final Stage: Youth Poetry Slam

    February 18, 2018
  • Global Teen Performance Project: Making Our Way

    March 16, 2018
  • CPT Presents… Ya Mama!

    June 7, 2018
  • CONTEMPOPERA PRESENTS MARY CHESNUT

    June 15, 2018 - June 17, 2018
  • 2018/2019 Season Announcement Party

    June 28, 2018
  • An Invitation to Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi

    July 13, 2018
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    We couldn't be prouder and more stoked to see Chris Webb and CPT Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan on the iconic arts show "Applause" this Friday night, Oct. 24. Chris will talk about his life and play "The End of Black Excellence" which starts performances this week. ... See MoreSee Less

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    With the first full production of our 2025–2026 season opening this weekend, Chris Webb's "The End of Black Excellence," we want to share this season's theme: Luminous. Hear more about this choice from Raymond Bobgan, our Executive Artistic Director:“This is a time for us to shine our light in a special way—luminous, not like the sun but like the moon, that shines in a time of darkness and reminds us that the sun still shines and will rise again. The moon is also associated with the unconscious, the place where our inner spirit struggles and plays. The place where the imagination can explore new ideas, new worlds, while finding ways in the present moment to heal and comfort.”We can't wait for you to join us this year at our theatre in Gordon Square to see these Luminous productions. ... See MoreSee Less

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    We've got so many fun events to accompany "The End of Black Excellence," including a post-show talk between playwright Chris Webb and line producer Kadijah Wingo. Stay after the performance on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 as this charismatic pair explores the show’s themes and production and answers audience questions!🎟️ in our bio or at cptonline.org. ... See MoreSee Less

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    Thanks to Flagstar Bank for their generous grant to CPT’s Community Ensembles and the opportunity for Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan to hold a giant check! ... See MoreSee Less

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    Take it from filmmaker, poet and Emmy winner Chris Webb. If there's one for y'all to see, it's "The End of Black Excellence." Oct 23–Nov 8 at Cleveland Public Theatre. 🎟️: cptonline.org & our bio. ... See MoreSee Less

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