SoftLaunch at Cleveland Public Theatre
Dates: 1/15/2026 - 1/17/2026
📍 Theatre: Cleveland Public Theatre
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Cleveland Public Theatre presents its immersive artistic development series, SoftLaunch, from January 15 to 17, 2026. This festival features over 20 experimental performances and art installations throughout the CPT campus, turning unconventional spaces into stages. The event allows audience members to engage directly with the evolving works as they witness pieces in various stages of development. Participating creators include Raymond Bobgan, Day Ash, and Anastasía Urozhaeva, among others, contributing to a dynamic exploration of contemporary theatre.
Cast and Creative Team for SoftLaunch at Cleveland Public Theatre
Cast
Sullivan Ratcliff
Ensemble
Emily Liptow
Ensemble
Carol Laursen
Ensemble
Clifton Holznagel
Ensemble
Ryan William Downey
Ensemble
Monique Donesia
Ensemble
Sierra Delaine
Ensemble
Sherrine Azab
Ensemble
Day Ash
Ensemble
Raymond Bobgan
Ensemble
Aja Joi Grant
Ensemble
Erin Zoretich
Ensemble
Selena Awesome Vicarío
Ensemble
Anastasía Urozhaeva
Ensemble
Diana Sette
Ensemble
Naomi Lord
Ensemble
Martinique Mims
Ensemble
Lila Rachel Becker
Ensemble
Jimmie Woody
Ensemble
Nick Eaton
Ensemble
Zelda Thayer-Hansen
Ensemble
Cassandra Ziemer
Ensemble
Ramon Rivas II
Ensemble
Gwydion Suilebhan
Ensemble
Denmo Ibrahim
Ensemble
Creative Team
Raymond Bobgan
Producer
Anastasía Urozhaeva
Line Producer
Tom West
Technical Director
Kadijah Wingo
Line Producer
News About SoftLaunch at Cleveland Public Theatre
Cleveland Public Theatre's Immersive Theatre Fest SOFTLAUNCH Returns
December 22, 2025 Cleveland Public Theatre will present the sophomore year of SoftLaunch, its most experimental artistic development program to date. Learn more about the event here.
THE END OF BLACK EXCELLENCE Comes to Cleveland Public Theatre
September 26, 2025 Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) will present the world premiere of The End of Black Excellence performed and written by Chris Webb. Learn more about the show here!
HALLOWED OWLS Comes to Cleveland Public Theatre This Fall
September 16, 2025 Cleveland Public Theatre will present Hallowed Owls, an interactive installation activated through intermingling of storytelling, poetry, instrumentals, voice and dance.
Cleveland Public Theatre 2025–2026 Season Features Five World Premieres And More
July 17, 2025 Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) has revealed its 2025–2026 season, titled Luminous, under the continued leadership of Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan. Marking its 44th year, the upcoming season will feature five world premieres, a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere, and the second annual SoftLaunch series for new works in development.
Cleveland Public Theatre's New Arts Festival SOFTLAUNCH Blasts Off In January
December 20, 2024 Cleveland Public Theatre will present the World Premiere of its most experimental artistic development program to date, SoftLaunch. This groundbreaking festival seeks to reinvent what theatre and art can be.About the Theatre
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TEST FLIGHT 2026 (1/29/26-2/14/26)
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Pippin Short North Stage - Garden Theater (8/06-8/29) |
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Golden Girls The Laughs Continue Canton Palace Theatre (10/01-10/01) |
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The Producers Short North Stage - Garden Theater (3/12-4/11) |
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Lerner and Loewe's Brigadoon Porthouse Theatre (7/24-8/09) |
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Dear Evan Hansen Short North Stage - Garden Theater (1/23-2/14) |
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The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show The Dinner Detective Cleveland (9/19-9/19) |
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Cinderella, Tne Enchanted Edition Lorain Community Music Theater (7/23-7/26) |
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The Fray & Dashboard Confessional Jacobs Pavilion (8/12-8/12) |
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Elijah: Prophet of Fire Ohio Star Theater (5/15-11/05) PHOTOS VIDEOS |
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Guys & Dolls Renaissance Theatre (8/01-8/09) |