Station Hope // Road to Hope
Deadline for submissions is Tuesday, December 15th.
Cleveland Public Theatre is planning the third annual STATION HOPE, a one night event of entertainment and art inspired by the history of St. John’s Church and the Underground Railroad, the repercussions of oppression, and contemporary struggles for social justice on April 30, 2016.
ROAD TO HOPE is a series of performances and art projects that will be programmed in various sites in the Cleveland area. Road to Hope expands our work to include other neighborhoods in our community and will offer additional opportunities for artists and audiences February-April, 2016.
Station Hope Format
Audiences explore the St. John’s campus on the corner of W 26th St and Church Ave. With 30+ performances to choose from, attendees will encounter choirs, dance, theatre, intimate solo performance, and interactive art – all happening at the same time in multiple indoor and outdoor venues.
Most Station Hope performances are 10 – 15 minutes in length, presented multiple times throughout the evening. Art installations will range from large to small, depending on the individual needs and space available.
Road to Hope Format
Road to Hope is a new program in development. This will be an experiment as we learn about the best way to support artists and have the maximum impact on the community.
Currently we are envisioning a wide range of possibilities:
- full length works
- a sort of “truth vaudeville” format with a variety of acts
- a mini-Station Hope event with multiple short acts in multiple spaces
- community participatory performance events (like Parade the Circle)
- installation and duration pieces
- and a variety of other permutations.