Test Flight

Test Flight is a part of CPT's New Play Development program

The new play development was designed to produce work that is outside the mainstream, offering a much broader range of work available to the Cleveland public and expanding the impact and originality of theatre across the country.

Test Flight is a multi-week series that showcases new work on its way to full production. Test Flight provides both local and national/international artists with the keys to the theatre and the opportunity to co-produce original works-in-progress. The series encourages risk-taking and an entrepreneurial spirit towards creating new work while offering artists a structured support system. Test Flight includes workshop performances of theatre, dance, performance art, and genre-defying performances.

Want to take part in this season's Test Flight? Apply now, before the November 15 deadline!

In this partnership, 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 Test Flight dedicate themselves to creating new and original work, or stretching their artistic powers by working in new disciplines.

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Test Flight projects that have been produced by CPT!

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Our Lady Of Common Sorrows

Written & Directed by Jaiie Dayo Aliya

Produced in CPT's 2023/2024 season.

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Alter

Written by Tania Benites. Directed by Kari Barclay.

Produced in CPT's 2023/2024 season.

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR NEW PLAY DEVELOPMENT SPONSORS…

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