Showin’ Up Black at Cleveland Public Theatre
Dates: 2/20/2025 - 3/8/2025
📍 Theatre: Cleveland Public Theatre
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Showin’ Up Black returns after a successful run in TestFlight 2023, presenting the story of the Hopegoodes, an affluent African American family preparing for their daughter's cotillion. On the eve of the event, their plans are disrupted by a nearby Black Lives Matter protest, revealing hidden secrets and desires that challenge their understanding of what it means to be Black. Written by Jeanne Madison, this production delves into the complexities of family dynamics amidst social activism.
Cast and Creative Team for Showin’ Up Black at Cleveland Public Theatre
Cast
Mira
Ensemble
Sami
Ensemble
Hassan
Ensemble
Lisa
Ensemble
Melissa
Ensemble
Kiki
Ensemble
Nadine
Ensemble
Nick
Ensemble
Alkanna
Ensemble
Creative Team
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Playwright
Jeannine Gaskin
Director
Raymond Bobgan
Executive Artistic Director
Masrah Cleveland Al-Arabi
Joint Creator
Jeanne Madison
Playwright
Paige Conway
Director
Héctor Castellanos Lara
Artistic Director
Bella Sin
Producer
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Cleveland Public Theatre Presents TEST FLIGHT 2023
January 06, 2023 Cleveland Public Theatre has announced the Test Flight 2023 series. Test Flight is a multi-week series that showcases new work on its way to full production, providing both local and national artists with the keys to the theatre and the opportunity to co-produce original work-in-progress.About the Theatre
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