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2022-2023 Season of Produced Work

  • Candlelight Hypothesis

    October 13, 2022 - October 31, 2022

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

  • BREAKOUT SESSION (OR FROGORSE)

    October 27, 2022 - November 12, 2022

    In "Breakout Session (or Frogorse)," a corporate training company is vying for a city contract for de-escalation an…

  • How the Circus Stole Christmas: A Circus Holiday Extravaganza!

    December 1, 2022 - December 10, 2022

    Will Christmas be saved? Each night, the audience will decide if they want to give in to the “big Eastern syndic…

  • can i touch it?

    April 20, 2023 - May 13, 2023

    can i touch it? takes an often-humorous look at the politics of the Black hair care industry while prompting a dial…

  • Station Hope 2023

    May 27, 2023

    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) 2022: The Myth of Me

    July 28, 2022 - August 7, 2022
  • PANDEMONIUM 2022: THE DOORS OF IMAGINATION

    September 10, 2022
  • Día de Muertos

    October 29, 2022
  • Y-Haven Theatre Project: In Our Wake

    January 26, 2023 - January 29, 2023
  • The Outstretched Hand: Work In Progress

    March 10, 2023 - March 12, 2023
  • ¡OBRAS EN EVOLUCIÓN 2023! A FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAY READINGS

    March 30, 2023 - April 1, 2023
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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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    "The Light of Kinara: In the Spirit of Kwanzaa" opens TOMORROW, Friday, December 19. Only three chances to see this spectacular celebration from Djapo Cultural Arts Institute, each with a slightly different lineup of pre- and post-show events. Grab tickets at cptonline.org or the link in our bio! ... See MoreSee Less

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    Thanks to Gwendolyn Kochur and Cleveland Scene Magazine for this lovely review of "I Wear My Dead Sister's Clothes." Only a few chances left to see this production. Get your tickets now! ... See MoreSee Less

    CPT’s ‘I Wear My Dead Sister’s Clothes’ is a Poignant Picture of Grief - Cleveland Scene

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    Let’s get honest about sickness and death.
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