The goal of Big [BOX] is to support new work and local artists.

CPT provides:
– The James Levin Theatre
– Basic production staff, stage management, box office support
– Marketing and advertising support

The artists provide the rest!

The writers, directors, actors, and designers selected for Big [BOX] dedicate themselves to creating new and original work, or stretching their artistic powers by working in new disciplines. The resulting performances are always amazing and well attended. Big [BOX] performances and artists often go on to receive larger exposure and production at CPT.

Week #5: February 11-13 (double bill)

Through Her Eyes

Choreographed by Kenya Woods

Through Her Eyes is about three women that find grace through being beautifully broken from fears and frustrations, crisis, and daily mundane life tasks. It also chronicles the love and determination of holding themselves together as well as the family through motherhood.

Artist Bio:
Kenya Woods, a Cleveland, Ohio native, is an accomplished dancer, model, instructor and choreographer holding more than 20 twenty years of professional dance experience. She holds a B.A. with a minor in Dance from Tennessee State University. Some of her dance training credits include: Alvin Ailey American Dance Center, Dance New Amsterdam, North Coast Ballet Theater. Madame Darvash, Lynn Simonson, and Diane McCarthy, have influenced her teaching style.

She danced with Ballet Highlights and Alpha Omega Theatrical Dance. She was a guest soloist for works by Antolino Alvarez and Brian Brooks. Her musical theater performances include Peter Pan, A Chorus Line, Little Shop of Horrors, Once on This Island,and Evita. As a sports and fitness model she has been featured in commercial and print works for Olay Products, Nike Goddess, New York Sports Club, and various fitness magazines.

She has taught dance and choreographed works for Cleveland School of the Arts, Lycee-Francais (USA), Hudson Repertory Dance (NJ), Sante Fe Community College (FL), The Royal School of Ballet (OH), international dance competitions and various independent studios across Northeast Ohio. In addition, Kenya Woods has toured and taught outreach programs for Pilobolus, Effiman Ballet, City Center (NY) and Cleveland Playhouse.

Kenya has since moved back to Cleveland with her wonderful husband and two beautiful children. Upon her move she has produced many works for Dr. Scott Miller, Nina Domingue, and Brad Wyner. She currently works for various outreach programs, local dance studios and as a freelance choreographer. She is excited the debut her work for Cleveland Public Theater.

Fast Forward – Rewind – Stop

Choreographed by Jennifer Sandoval
Performed by The Marquez Dance Project
Lighting Designer: Julie Ballard
Costume Designer: Candice Calire
Dancers: Katherine Brent, Heather Koniz, Tanya Mucci, Jennifer Sandoval, Sara Whale and Brian Murphy

The pursuit of social equilibrium among men and women is an ongoing battle adopted within each generation since the early 19th century. Why are some women settling for less while others are persevering to the next level? Do women place blame on male society? Men have equal pressure with balancing work, family, and their own identity. Why are men and women viewed so very differently?

To find social equilibrium, we must begin in our own homes. We must analyze the life of adults and children. As adults and children, how are we perceived by our loved ones? Are we treated differently because of our gender? Are we encouraged to achieve our dreams regardless of our gender? Do we treat the adults and children in our home differently simply because of their gender?

Fast Forward – Rewind – Stop explores these perplexing questions about equality. The shape of our future is sketched out by what we experienced in the past. There is a point in our lives where we need to stop and reflect.

Artist Bios:
Jennifer Sandoval has presented her choreography in the cities of Cleveland and Chicago through T.J. & Company Dance Theatre, Dance Chicago, Around the Coyote, Full Circle, Solestance and Morrison Dance Company. Her work has taken her abroad to Avignon, France where it was performed at the International American Dance Choreographers Showcase. She has been commissioned by Terpischore Dance Company and Infini Dance Company to choreograph original works to be part of their repertoire. In 2005, she was awarded the Community Arts Assistance Program grant through the city of Chicago where she resided from 1999 – 2009. Jennifer is a graduate of Kent State University where she earned a B.F.A in dance performance.

Marquez Dance Project explores life’s moments through an artistic scope. The objective behind this contemporary dance company is to recapture moments that are compelling to the human spirit in a theatrical and often surreal interpretation. In developing choreography, it is essential to explore beyond the realm of dance for inspiration. Collaboration from other artistic genres facilitate in creating works that are meaningful and honest.