CPT is seeking part-time Supporting Teaching Artists (ongoing CMHA Cleveland Act Now programs STA and Substitute Teaching Artists for CMHA CAN and CAN Academy) 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.
CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE IS HIRING A TEACHING ARTIST AND SITE COORDINATOR FOR CAN ACADEMY
Cleveland Public Theatre is hiring a Teaching Artist and Site Coordinator for the Cleveland Act Now Academy (CAN Academy) 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 October 4, 2023. Subject line should read: YOUR LAST NAME, Teaching Artist and Site Coordinator, CAN Academy. 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. Read More ›
TEST FLIGHT 2024 | REVAMPED
Deadline for submissions is Friday, October 6th, 2023
Forget everything you know about Test Flight! Okay, maybe not everything… but the process will look quite different this year. We’re piloting a new approach to this program based on feedback from playwrights in our community. We want to create an even more creative space that allows for supported risk from the artists involved. This version of Test Flight is perfect for those who want to learn how to self-produce their work; but don’t worry, the things you love about Test Flight will still be there! It will still be a great space to workshop new projects. The projects chosen will still get 1 week (split rehearsal time and performances) in the James Levin Theatre, and things will feel the same for our devoted audiences.
CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE IS HIRING HOUSE MANAGERS
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is hiring House Managers, key members of Front of House (FOH) staff who will make critical contributions to the CPT Patron Experience. This is a part-time, seasonal position from September to May, with options to renew employment the following year during the same timeframe based on performance.
Hours depend on production schedules but will typically involve Thursday-Saturday and Monday evenings for approximately 4-6 hours per night. Sunday afternoon and Wednesday evening shifts also occur on occasion. FOH staff are also expected to work special events outside of the general season (Pandemonium, Station Hope, event rentals, etc.).
Pay is $15.00/hour. Anticipated start date is September 22nd, 2023.
Review of candidates will begin immediately. To apply for the position, send an email to jjohnson@cptonline.org. Subject line should read: [LAST NAME], [FIRST NAME] – HOUSE MANAGER. Your email should include two attachments: a resume and a one-page cover letter giving examples of your related experiences and explaining why you are interested in this position. No phone calls, please.
CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE IS HIRING FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is hiring Front of House (FOH) staff, key members of the CPT team who will make meaningful contributions to the CPT Patron Experience. This is a part-time, seasonal position from September to May, with options to renew employment the following year during the same timeframe based on performance.
Hours depend on production schedules but will typically involve Thursday-Saturday and Monday evenings for approximately 3-6 hours per night. Sunday afternoon and Wednesday evening shifts also occur on occasion. FOH staff are also expected to work special events outside of the general season (Pandemonium, Station Hope, event rentals, etc.).
Pay is $15.00/hour, untipped. Anticipated start date is September 4th, 2023. Read More ›
Cleveland Public Theatre announces Auditions for FUNNY, LIKE AN ABORTION
By Rachel Bublitz
Directed by Paige Conway
Looking to cast the following roles…
- Monroe: she/her, mid-twenties, any race. Makes bad jokes. Like, really bad. Can juggle quite well, actually.
- Jade: she/her, close in age to Monroe, any race. Has legitimate concerns and distress over how to actually help her friend.
We are open to seeing both AEA and non-AEA actors for these auditions.
About The Play…
Monroe is planning a surprise party for her bestie Jade complete with decorations, chocolate cupcakes, puns and 20 giftbags full of surprises. However, the biggest surprise is that she’s planning to give herself a home-concocted abortion. Set in a future America where even saying the word “abortion” is a crime, this play is about loyalty, friendship, and the value of life. A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. Funny, Like An Abortion was originally developed with PlayGround’s 25th and 26th Festival of New Works with Jim Kleinmann as Artistic Director.
Cleveland Public Theatre is Hiring a Finance Manager
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is hiring a Finance Manager which is a core part of the CPT staff and will make a meaningful contribution to life at CPT and its success. To apply for the position, send an email to Denis M. Griesmer, General Manager/Director of Finance at careers@cptonline.org by end of day Friday, August 11th. Subject line should read: [LAST NAME], Finance Manager. The email should include two attachments: a resume and a two-page cover letter describing why you are interested in this position, what you have to offer and why you would want to work at Cleveland Public Theatre. Candidates may be asked to provide additional materials after original application.
Cleveland Public Theatre’s “Making Waves” In Their 2023/2024 Season
Cleveland Public Theatre’s (CPT) Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is proud to announce the 2023/2024 Season “Making Waves.”
“From the gorgeous poetry of Jaiie Dayo Aliya’s Our Lady of Common Sorrows to Rachel Bublitz’s raucous humor with a heart-wrenching core in Funny, Like an Abortion, from the highly anticipated U.S.A. premiere of legendary Israeli playwright Hanoch Levin’s world classic Requiem, to Tania Benites’ thriller Alter, to the daring, universal stories from the cast of Masrah Cleveland Al Arabi. This season is about making waves to incite ripples across our communities―getting out and living life, embracing our authentic selves, and asking ourselves and each other to level up. I can’t wait to be there with Cleveland to laugh a lot, cry, wonder, and sit in that moment of silence when we know we have just witnessed something truly profound and remarkable.” ― Raymond Bobgan, executive artistic director
CPT’s Raymond Bobgan and Holly Holsinger Presenting in South Korea
In June, Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan and longtime CPT artist Holly Holsinger, Cleveland State University’s theatre and dance department chair, went to South Korea at the invitation of Global Women’s Performing Arts Festival (GWPAF). This trip, facilitated by acclaimed international lighting designer and professor Jakyung Seo of Kent State University, had several goals:
Cleveland Public Theatre announces Auditions for the World Premiere of Our Lady of Common Sorrows
Written & Directed by: Jaiie Dayo-Aliya
Looking to cast the following roles…
Aramis: A charismatic young black man in his twenties, exuding a contemporary urban vibe. With a smooth demeanor and a quick wit, he captivates others. Aramis is a cunning trickster, skillfully navigating life’s challenges with a mischievous charm that is both delightful and dangerous.
George: An aging man in his sixties, George carries a sense of wisdom and vulnerability. Time has weakened him physically, but he remains emotionally resilient. Despite his struggles, there is a lingering aura of past strength. George battles his demons with alcohol, finding solace and inspiration within its depths. He possesses the soul of a tormented poet.
Disclosure: Some roles in the production have been cast. The current cast includes: Cristal Christian, Ashley Aquilla, Kynnedy Stewart, LaShawn Little, Amy Spencer, & Isaiah Bett.