Cleveland Public Theatre is excited to announce the recipients of two new artistic initiatives for Cuyahoga County artists that were announced earlier this year―The Individual Artist Fund and the Premiere Fellowship.Both awards are generously funded by Cuyahoga Arts and Culture in partnership with Assembly for the Arts .

The grantees were selected by accomplished artists and producers with ties to the theatre including India Nicole Burton, Eric Coble, Jaiie Dayo Aliya, David Hansen, Mindy Herman, and Sheffia Randall-Nickerson. 

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Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is hiring a Digital Strategy Manager with at least two years of experience who will be an integral part of the Audience Engagement team which includes the Director of Audience Engagement & Marketing (DAEM) and a Graphic Designer. The DSM will work with the DAEM to create digital marketing campaigns, create and deploy weekly eblasts, update the website, create social media posts and other duties as assigned while exemplifying CPT’s brand and mission.

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not-for-profit (or the equity, diversity, and inclusion play) 

A dark comedy by francisca da silveira 

Directed by Jeannine Gaskin 

LOOKING TO CAST THE FOLLOWING ROLES…

Lisa early 50s Black She/Her
title: Interim CEO
lunch: does she eat because honestly she’s always in a meeting but is also always carrying an uneaten apple

*Other roles in this play will be cast from an earlier audition pool.

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Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is hiring a Technical Director who is a core part of CPT’s leadership team and makes a meaningful contribution to life at CPT and its success. CPT is accepting applications for this position until the role is filled. 

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Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is hiring a Production Associate (PA) for a seasonal full-time position. Position begins as early as July 1 (no later than July 31) and ends ideally September 20, 2023 (could be part time between September 9 and 20). Deadline to apply is June 7, 2024. Salary range is $750-850/week based on experience and range of skills. This role reports to the Associate Producer. To apply, send resume and cover letter to Paige Conway, associate producer at pconway@cptonline.org. Read More ›

CPT: What are some of your other interests when you’re not writing?

Rachel Bublitz: My kids are 14 and 16 years old, so it’s a nice age. I was thinking, man, they both do a lot of sports, so a lot of my job is taking them from one activity to another activity. My son swims and so recently I just became a swim official.

CPT: When did you start writing plays and what made you start writing them?

RB: My dad took me to the opera, and I started as an actor and directing in high school. I always thought I would try writing eventually since I was about 9 or 10. I’ve kept journals and I’m pretty dedicated to filling them, so I just thought, “oh, this can’t be that hard” and then it was very hard, but it was hard in a way that was really fulfilling and now I’ve been writing for over 10 Years

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Every September, Cleveland Public Theatre hosts its one and only fundraising spectacular: Pandemonium! The Technical Associate works with the TD and ATD to create & implement all artistic and technical components in multiple spaces across the CPT campus. During the event, the staff acts as a go-to team of stagehands & technicians, solving issues that arise & helping the stage/area managers as needed. To apply for the position, send an email to Josh Smith, Technical Director, at Jsmith@cptonline.org. Subject line should read: YOUR LAST NAME, Pandemonium Technical Associate. Your email should include two attachments, a resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position. The rate for this role is $750-$950/wk depending on experience.  

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Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is hiring overhire technicians. CPT will be accepting applications on an ongoing basis to fill needs throughout the year. Employment is AS NEEDED. 

To be added to our list, send an email to Greg Owen, interim technical director, at gowen@cptonline.org. Subject line should read: [LAST NAME], Overhire Tech. The email should include a resume. No phone calls, please. 

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Director/Creator Raymond Bobgan’s work centers on collaborating with performers to create performance. Raymond’s work engages actors in the creating of physical, mental, and emotional “scores.” Through the montage of these “scores” with original text, song creation, storytelling, and the moving of objects to transform space, Raymond creates layered performances that work on multiple levels. Raymond will share some of these techniques and perspectives as a way for artists to grow and develop.  

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CPT needs your support as we create this powerful and unique event for the eleventh year!

Station Hope is a free arts festival and community event filled with short works of theatre, dance, choral performances, and visual art installations, all inspired by historical and current social justice issues. Taking place throughout Cleveland’s first authenticated Underground Railroad site, St. John’s Episcopal Church in Ohio City, the event aims to bring together neighborhoods and individuals to engage and reflect on social justice, equity, and a shared vision of hope.

Station Hope is on Saturday, May 25, from 7:00pm – 10:00pm.
(1st volunteer shift will start before the event)

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