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2021-2022 Season of Produced Work

  • 10 Minutes to Midnight: 9 Quirky Plays For The Holidays

    December 2, 2021 - December 18, 2021

    Humorous, loving, and a party-like celebration, wrapped in a montage of short holiday (or non-holiday) plays.

  • Panther Women: An Army for the Liberation

    February 4, 2022 - February 26, 2022

    Explore the lives and unique experiences of prominent Black women in America.

  • The River Bride

    March 17, 2022 - April 1, 2022

    Amazon folklore and lyric storytelling blend into a heartrending tale of love, grudges, and transformation.

  • THE ABSOLUTELY AMAZING AND TRUE ADVENTURES OF MS. JOAN EVELYN SOUTHGATE

    April 21, 2022 - May 14, 2022

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

  • [Cancelled] Candlelight Hypothesis Workshop

    May 11, 2022 - May 21, 2022

    Unlike anything you’ve ever seen, this immersive performance empowers the guests to curate their own experience.

  • Station Hope 2022

    May 28, 2022

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

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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) 2021: SONG OF SANKOFA

    July 29, 2021 - August 7, 2021
  • PANDEMONIUM 2021: THE BREAK OF DAWN

    September 18, 2021
  • Día de Muertos

    October 30, 2021
  • Y-Haven Theatre Project: 12,000 Steps

    November 18, 2021 - November 19, 2021
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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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