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2019-2020 Season of Produced Work

  • Rastus and Hattie

    October 5, 2019 - October 26, 2019

    Needra and Marlene enjoy a perfect post-racial friendship until “black” robots walk into their lives.

  • The Loush Sisters Love Dick’ns: Oops!… They Did It Again

    November 21, 2019 - December 21, 2019

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

  • A Xmas Cuento Remix

    December 5, 2019 - December 21, 2019

    TPC blows the roof off with this Latino culture and modern music-infused take on Dickens’ classic Christmas tale.

  • وبعدها التقينا And Then We Met…

    February 13, 2020 - February 16, 2020

    An original production created by the ensemble members with Raymond Bobgan & Faye Hargate.

  • Breakout Session (or Frogorse)

    February 22, 2020 - March 14, 2020

    Can a society legislate a change of heart?

  • Marisol

    March 5, 2020 - March 21, 2020

    A primal, fantastical, and humorous contemporary classic inspiring us to wake up and change the world around us.

  • [CANCELED] The Absolutely Amazing and True Adventures of Ms. Joan Southgate

    May 16, 2020 - June 6, 2020

    A chronicle of Joan Southgate's life through her 519-mile walk from Ohio to Canada.

  • [CANCELED] Candlelight Hypothesis #1-12

    June 5, 2020 - June 20, 2020

    A bold, multi-layered, and highly physical performance presented by Cleveland CORE Ensemble.

  • Station Hope 2020

    June 27, 2020

    Powerful art and performance honoring Cleveland's social justice history.

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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) 2019: Color the City

    July 26, 2019 - August 6, 2019
  • Pandemonium 2019: Alchemy

    September 7, 2019
  • CPT Presents… Pinch and Squeal’s WIZBANG!

    October 25, 2019 - October 26, 2019
  • Día de Muertos

    November 2, 2019
  • Y-Haven Theatre Project: Father’s Watch

    November 7, 2019 - November 10, 2019
  • CPT Presents… Pinch and Squeal’s WIZBANG!

    January 31, 2020 - February 1, 2020
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    SoftLaunch 2025 marked an incredible new chapter for Cleveland Public Theatre, and we had such a blast, we're doing it again in Jan. 2026! We've got 20+ new immersive and theatrical pieces inhabiting new known and hideaway areas of the CPT complex to thrill audiences. We've also got a VIP Pass enabling guests to take in all three days of the festival with a free beverage! Two pieces launched from our first event made it to our main stage this season, so you never know who's going to be next. Join us in January to find out! For more info visit www.cptonline.org or click the link in our bio.📷 Photos from SoftLaunch 2025 by Steve Wagner. ... See MoreSee Less

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    CPT closes for winter break tomorrow through January 4. We're beyond grateful for our community, so whether you attended a show, volunteered, donated, or liked a post, THANK YOU. 🙏January brings the return of SoftLaunch and the beginning of Test Flight, and we can't wait. Rest up, and we'll see you in 2026! 🚀 ... See MoreSee Less

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    CAN Academy Winter Session for ages 11-14 runs Jan. 20 to Mar. 12 and is being led by multidisciplinary artist, Cassandra Miller. A familiar face with CMHA CAN classes, Cassandra is also an actress and seasoned dancer with Blakk Jakk Dance Collective. So, as you can see, CPT Teaching Artists are legit and bring tons of experience and fun to our classrooms. Classes are free and run Tues. and Thurs. from 4:30pm to 6pm at CPT. Classes fill up quickly, so don't wait to sign up. For information visit cptonline.org or click the link in our bio.📷by Steve Wagner ... See MoreSee Less

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    Join us in 2026 for the second year of SoftLaunch!This groundbreaking festival seeks to reinvent what theatre can be. Patrons get to be part of the art as they immerse themselves in installations and intimate performances in all corners of our building. Pieces exist in various stages of development, giving the audience a crucial role in the creative process.🎟️ on sale now at cptonline.org and the 🔗 in our bio! ... See MoreSee Less

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