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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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    "I Wear My Dead Sister's Clothes" is dark, sad, and really funny! Playwright/performer Amy Schwabauer gives us insight into the driving force behind her work and her goals as a solo performer. Catch this award-winning play Dec. 4–20 at Cleveland Public Theatre. 🎟️: cptonline.org & our bio. ... See MoreSee Less

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    CPT's capital campaign is making fantastic strides, and we haven't even broken ground yet! The renovations we have planned for our campus in the heart of the Gordon Square Arts District will significantly increase the number of individuals we serve, expand artistic offerings, and create accessible spaces that celebrate our diverse audiences. Now you can find out more about the campaign, including blueprints, renderings, and an answer to the question "why now?," at cptcapitalcampaign.org. ... See MoreSee Less

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    Skip the family drama and join your chosen fam at CPT for Kwingo's Sketch Party, a night of gut-busting, original sketch comedy with a sprinkle of holiday absurdity and piping-hot queer joy. It's the perfect escape when you're tired of your uncle's opinions and that dry-ass turkey! Be a part of a night to remember that the holidays aren't about being perfect—they're about surviving the madness with people who get you AND your pronouns. Bring your friends. We'll supply the laughs. But maybe… leave your straight cousin Kyle at home.Three shows over two nights, December 5 and 6! Get your tickets NOW at cptonline.org and the 🔗 in our bio. ... See MoreSee Less

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    For the holidays, CPT has a slate of shows that includes two returning favorites. Cleveland Burlesque brings us "Tease the Season Part Trois," and Djapo Cultural Arts Institute leads another family-friendly celebration, "The Light of Kinara: In the Spirit of Kwanzaa." But December begins with something all-new, a queer sketch comedy extravaganza from our National New Play Network Producer in Residence, Kadijah Wingo."Kwingo's Sketch Party: Queer for the Holidays" begins December 5, and you can get tickets to all of these shows at cptonline.org or in our bio! ... See MoreSee Less

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