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Upcoming programming

  • The Dark Room

    January 13, 2026

    The Dark Room is a monthly "open mic" for playwrights where writers take center stage and their work has a chance t…

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  • ¡OBRAS EN EVOLUCIÓN 2025! A FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAY READINGS

    November 21, 2025 - November 22, 2025

    New scripts and scenes by local Latino artists / Nuevos libretos y escenas escritas por artistas latinos locales.

  • Día de Muertos

    November 1, 2025

    A vibrant cultural celebration for the whole family. / Una gran celebración cultural para toda la familia.

  • PANDEMONIUM 2025: TO THE MOON

    September 6, 2025

  • STUDENT THEATRE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (STEP) 2025: TO SHAKE THE SLEEPING SELF (INSPIRED BY DON QUIXOTE)

    July 24, 2025 - August 3, 2025

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    Cleveland Public Theatre
    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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