THE END OF BLACK EXCELLENCE Comes to Cleveland Public Theatre
The event runs October 23 through November 8, 2025.
By: Stephi Wild Sep. 26, 2025
Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) will present the world premiere of The End of Black Excellence performed and written by Chris Webb. Chris Webb, a local writer and multi-media artist, is on his way to breakout status with this solo tour de force piece that was workshopped as a shorter piece as part of CPT's inaugural SoftLaunch festival earlier this year.
This abbreviated version of the piece was a fan-favorite that received a standing ovation every time it was performed at SoftLaunch and CPT's annual benefit Pandemonium a few weeks ago. The play utilizes film and projections to tell the story of a Black man who thinks he is the only one on the planet born without Black Excellence and for approximately 60 minutes attempts to proof himself wrong. The audience also gets a taste of Black History along the way.
The End of Black Excellence follows a man who just may be the first Black person born without “Black excellence.” In his attempt to prove this theory wrong, he puts on an (ever-failing) solo show to prove his worth, value, and connection with the elusive excellence that he craves.
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