Note: Thank you to Ideastream Public Media, Axios Cleveland, Cleveland.com, and Crain’s Cleveland Business for the press. Read their articles below!

Cleveland Public Theatre is ushering in a new era. At a time when midsized theatres across the country are closing, CPT is poised to expand arts enrichment for Cleveland youth, champion creation of new theatrical work, broaden access to groundbreaking professional theatre, and spark economic development in the Gordon Square Arts District.

CPT is embarking on a $12 million capital project to improve, expand and renovate its campus in the Gordon Square Arts District. A matching grant from the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Supporting Foundation for $4 million will support the capital campaign. The grant will serve as a 1:1.5 match, meaning that for every $1.50 secured by CPT toward the campaign, the Mandel Supporting Foundation will contribute $1.00, up to $4 million. Through this campaign, CPT continues its work to center artists, celebrate diverse communities, and embrace audiences and students throughout Northeast Ohio.

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CPT announces a free workshop with nationally recognized theatre creator Raymond Bobgan. This workshop will serve as an introduction to Raymond’s unique approach to physical theatre/performance and as an audition for the upcoming CPT CORE Ensemble project. 

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TPC Declaración Pública
7 de febrero de 2025

Dado el clima político, los miembros del Teatro Público de Cleveland sienten que es imperativo abordar y mostrar solidaridad con nuestra comunidad.

Nuestro objetivo como colectivo teatral es ser por y para nuestra gente, contar nuestras propias historias y representar la diversidad de lo que significa ser latino/latina/latiné en los EE.UU. Ahora debemos reiterar nuestro compromiso con nuestros valores fundamentales de impactar la conciencia social y la justicia mientras el miedo y el odio contra nuestra comunidad continúan aumentando sin un final a la vista. No es suficiente ser un colectivo latino solo por su nombre y debemos usar las herramientas que tenemos para continuar el camino hacia adelante.

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Cleveland Public Theatre is hiring a Teaching Artist and Site Coordinator for the Cuyahoga Municipal Housing Authority Cleveland Act Now (CMHA CAN) program to continue to serve Cleveland Public Theatre’s mission to raise consciousness and nurture compassion through life-changing education programs.

Review of candidates will begin immediately. To apply for the position, send an email to Nicole Sumlin, Director of Education, at nsumlin@cptonline.org by end of day Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Subject line should read: YOUR LAST NAME, Teaching Artist and Site Coordinator, CMHA CAN. Your email should include two attachments: a resume and a cover letter giving examples of work that illustrate the experience required in the description and explaining why you are interested in this position. No phone calls, please.  

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CPT is seeking temporary, full-time Supporting Teaching Artists (CMHA CAN) and a Teaching Assistant (CAN Academy) to assist in implementing CPT Education summer programming. Theatre experience is a plus. We are looking to build a strong core of artists who are dedicated to creating work to further racial and economic justice. 

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UPDATE: Thank you to Ideastream Public Media, News 5 Cleveland, Cleveland.com, and Crain’s Cleveland Business for the press about this historic gift. Read their articles below!

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) has received the largest gift since its founding in 1981 from the Joan Yellen Horvitz Trust. Through a bequest, Yellen Horvitz has gifted $6M to CPT—$4 million in a restricted fund managed by The Cleveland Foundation to establish a new Joan Yellen Horvitz director fellowship and $2 million to support the renovation and transformation of the former St. Mary’s Orthodox Church on CPT’s campus in the Gordon Square Arts District.

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CPT is seeking part-time Supporting Teaching Artists (CMHA Cleveland Act Now program Supporting Teaching Artist and Substitute Teaching Artists for CAN programs and Y-Haven Theatre Project) to assist in implementing CPT Education programming. Theatre experience is a plus. We are looking to build a strong core of artists who are dedicated to creating work to further racial and economic justice.

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Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is hiring Teaching Artists for our nationally recognized Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP) 2025. Available roles are temporary, full-time positions beginning June 2, 2025 and ending no later than August 6, 2025. Exact start dates depend on the role. The STEP Technical Assistant earns $650/week, the STEP Teaching Artist earns $685/week, and the STEP Technical Director and Lead Teacher earns $850/week. Set salaries are based on candidate experience and range of skills. 

JOB TITLES & DESCRIPTIONS 

STEP Technical Director and Lead Teacher: The artist in this role supervises a group of teenage Tech Ensemble members in implementing the set and sound needs for the STEP outdoor touring production, including a basic sound system and a 16’ x 20’ stage. The STEP TD/Lead Teacher gives 6 hours of daily instruction in technical theatre skills and supervises teens while building scenic elements. The position requires extended hours closer to production but will average 40-50 hours a week. This role serves as the supervisor for the STEP Tech Assistant and reports to the Director of Education. 

STEP Technical Assistant: The artist in this role supports the STEP TD/Lead Teacher in supervising the work of the STEP Tech Ensemble and reports to the STEP TD. The position may require some extended hours closer to production but will average 40-50 hours a week. 

STEP Teaching Artists: The artists in these roles have strong playwriting, acting, music, and/or dance skills and are integral in guiding young artists in the creation of an original performance which tours throughout the greater Cleveland area. The position may require some extended hours but will average 40 hours a week. STEP TAs report to the Artistic and Education Associate, who serves as the Program Director for STEP. 

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Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is hiring an Operations Manager to join the CPT staff and contribute to our success and community. This is an integral role at CPT. You will enable impressive theatre and art experiences by collaborating to make a great environment.

Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply for the position, send an email to Marguerite Hannah, General Manager, at careers@cptonline.org. Opportunity to apply will close by end-of-day Friday, February 28 or when the position is filled. Subject line should read: YOUR LAST NAME, Operations Manager. Your email should include two attachments: a resume and a two-page cover letter giving examples of work that illustrate the experience required in the description and explaining why you are interested in this position. No phone calls, please.

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Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is hiring an Associate Technical Director, which is a core part of the CPT staff and will make a meaningful contribution to life at CPT and its success. CPT will be accepting applications for this position until the role is filled. 

Review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until position is filled. To apply for the position, send an email to Greg Owen, Technical Director, at careers@cptonline.org. Subject line should read: [LAST NAME], Associate Technical Director. The email should include two attachments: a resume and a two-page cover letter describing your history, passion, why you are interested in this position, and what you have to offer. Candidates may be asked to provide additional materials after original application. No phone calls, please.

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