Cleveland Public Theatre

08/28/2026

Shout out to the good people of Preterm Cleveland who are hosting a fundraiser tomorrow, Sat., Aug. 29th showcasing the Gordon Square/Detroit Shoreway neighborhood called Detroit Shoreway Summer Sizzle.

08/28/2026

PANDEMONIUM UPDATE! As usual, we'll have some incredible dining options at Pandemonium 2026: Under Construction 🏗️. One of our favorite restaurants (as if they all aren't 😉) is our neighbor directly next door to Cleveland Public Theatre, . They are actually a staff post-show and post-rehearsal favorite that has a great patio, earthy interior and happy hour specials to "live" for! They've also got great weekend brunch options, and we also don't know where else in the city you can find fantastic tasting skull-shaped cornbread.

As one of CPT's longest running Pandemonium partners, we can't wait to taste what they're cooking up for this year's Pandemonium on Sat., Sept. 19. They're also one of several dining options for this year's event, so stay tuned for more profiles. For info on Pandemonium, click the link in our bio.

08/22/2026

Do you have your tickets yet? Pandemonium 2026: Under Construction is on sale now! We've got theatrical pieces, rappelers, bands and so much more. We also have food from some of your favorite Cleveland dining establishments and luminaries (more on this later). Proceeds allow us to develop new work from emerging and established artists, offer free life-changing education programs for ages 5 to 19, and adults who are turning their lives around after hardships.

As the title of this year's event says, we're "Under Construction," so you'll be able to witness some of the renovations that the team at Marous Brothers Construction have been hard at work at these past few months. For ticket information click the link in our bio.

08/18/2026

The PILOT Project, a creative cohort program guided by Cleveland Public Theatre’s Executive Artistic Director & CEO Raymond Bobgan, explores innovations in theatrical performance and preparing artists to apply for the upcoming SoftLaunch festival on January 28-30. To be considered, Artists/PILOTs must commit to attending all workshops (one absence can be permitted) on Saturday Oct. 3, 10, 17 at 10am -1pm, and Sunday, Nov. 1 at 2:00pm – 5:00pm. The deadline for application is in two weeks on Sept. 2, 2026.

Click the link in our bio for more info. While you're there, be sure to check out the info on SoftLaunch, a great opportunity for artists in its third year! Pieces that have come out of this program have developed into long-form theatrical pieces that have traveled the country.

08/17/2026

A very enthusiastic congratulations to the incredible Héctor Castellanos-Lara (Artistic Director for CPT's annual Día de Mu***os) and Chris Webb ("The End of Black Excellence" and STEP alum) for their Cleveland Arts Prize!

Announcing the 2026 Cleveland Arts Prize Winners and Special Honorees!

Discipline Prizes:
Emerging Artist Award: Chris Webb (Theatre & Dance) https://www.chriswebbspeaks.com

Mid-Career Artist Award: Aimee Lee (Design) https://aimeelee.net

Lifetime Achievement Award: Dexter Lee Davis (Visual Arts)

Special Prizes:
Special Citation from the Board of Trustees: Barbara Stanczak, Sculptor and Arts Educator https://barbarastanczak.com

Robert P. Bergman Prize: Héctor Castellanos-Lara, Artistic Director, Parade the Circle and Dia de Mu***os; an Artist

Martha Joseph Prize: Terry Stewart, President Emeritus and CEO, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Barbara S. Robinson Prize: The Connor Foundation https://connorfoundation.org

Please join us in congratulating these impressive recipients at The Cleveland Museum of Art on October 29th!

To buy your tickets vist - https://clevelandartsprize.org/annual-awards-event/

Thank you to our 2026 jurors and to everyone that took the time to nominate and apply!

08/07/2026

PANDEMONIUM ALERT! Tickets to Cleveland Public Theatre's transformative benefit "Pandemonium 2026: Under Construction" are on sale now! Tickets are $200 ($100 tax deductible) and benefit CPT's life-changing education programs and new work. Not to mention, your support also allows talented creators to earn a living through the arts in our hometown. Tickets include food from some of the most popular eateries in the city, amazing entertainment and more. And you'll get to see some of our exciting renovations! We look forward to seeing you! For more info and to purchase tickets, click the link in our bio.

08/06/2026

Special thanks to our talented Graphic Design Intern Kareen Dakdouk who came to work with us this summer from a sponsorship through Studio In a School. She spent 8 weeks with us creating the show imagery for CPT's Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP) show "Getting Back to Once Upon a Time" including the STEP Team T-shirt pictured below--a big hit with staff! We wish her much success in all future endeavors.

08/06/2026

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is seeking passionate, collaborative Supporting Teaching Artists to join our nationally recognized Education Department beginning this fall. Working alongside experienced Teaching Artists, you'll help young people create original theatre through storytelling, movement, ensemble-building, music, writing, and performance. You'll become part of a collaborative team that believes the arts can strengthen communities, nurture empathy, and inspire young people to imagine new possibilities. Compensation: $16–18 per hour, based on experience. For mor information, click the link in our bio.
📷by Steve Wagner

08/04/2026

What a summer! A big CONGRATULATIONS to the Student and Teaching Artists of Cleveland Public Theatre's Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) Cleveland Act Now (CAN) program who recently wrapped up their summer sessions at Lakeview Terrace, Outhwaite Homes and Riverside Park Homes. The students learned movement, performance, dance and more and created a story inspired by Peter Pan set to the music of Michael Jackson (you can probably tell 😉). Thanks to all who came out to see the show!

📷 Steve Wagner

08/03/2026

CPT has two interconnected opportunities for Artists--SoftLaunch and the PILOT Project! We are currently seeking requests for proposals for both projects. For information click the link in our bio.