Raymond Bobgan News

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) presents Ya Mama! The production is onstage from October 11 - 27, 2018, in CPT's Gordon Square Theatre.

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) presents Pandemonium 2018-CPT's annual benefit and theatrical spectacular-on Saturday, September 8, 2018, from 7:00pm through midnight. The Pandemonium 2018 theme is "Labyrinth of Desire."

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT)'s Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is proud to announce the selection of four Northeast Ohio-based artists for 2018/2019 Season artistic fellowships, including a 2018/2019 National New Play Network (NNPN) Producer in Residence grant for emerging theatre-maker India Nicole Burton. CPT's 2018/2019 Fellowships include the Joan Yellen Horvitz Director Fellowship, the Kulas Foundation Theatre Composer Initiative, and the Nord Family Foundation Catapult Fellowship.

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT)'s Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is proud to announce a preview of the 2018/2019 season, which delivers on CPT's mission of raising consciousness and nurturing compassion through theatre that is daring, relevant, and socially conscious.

Cleveland Public Theatre's (CPT) Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is proud to present the return of CPT's celebrated Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP), Cleveland's longest-running arts and job training program for urban teens. STEP celebrates its 24th year with the latest original play, After the Shadow, created and performed by the 2018 STEP cast and tech ensemble, on tour to Cleveland city parks from July 31 - August 10.

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to announce that the National New Play Network (NNPN), an alliance of professional theatres that collaborate in innovative ways to develop, produce, and extend the life of new plays, has appointed Raymond Bobgan, CPT Executive Artistic Director, as President of the Board of Directors. Raymond was elected to the Executive Committee in 2016 as Treasurer and Chair of the Finance Committee. Raymond also served as Co-Chair of the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee. Because of his work with the EDI Committee, Raymond became heavily involved in NNPN's strategic planning process, which will be completed in December 2018.

Cleveland Public Theatre is proud to announce the launch of Cleveland Act Now, an audition-based youth theatre program onsite at CPT. Summer 2018 Session, July 9-August 3, geared for youth ages 10-14 years old, is offered at no cost thanks to the support of the Cleveland Foundation and other generous supporters.

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT)'s Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is proud to present DanceWorks 2018, an annual showcase of contemporary dance. DanceWorks 2018 features six companies from the Northeast Ohio region including local favorites Verb Ballets, MorrisonDance, Inlet Dance Theatre, Oberlin Dance Project, Marquez Dance Project, and Double-Edge Dance.

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to receive a Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Arts' Building Bridges 2017/2018 Grants Program award, alongside 14 US-based organizations working to strengthen relationships among Muslim and non-Muslim neighbors through arts and cultural projects.  

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT)'s Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is proud to present DanceWorks 2018, an annual showcase of contemporary dance. DanceWorks 2018 features six companies from the Northeast Ohio region including local favorites Verb Ballets, MorrisonDance, Inlet Dance Theatre, Oberlin Dance Project, Marquez Dance Project, and Double-Edge Dance.

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to receive a Network of Ensemble Theaters (NET) 2017/2018 Exchange Grant with sister theatre Mondo Bizarro (New Orleans, LA). NET/TEN Exchange Grants build on and deepen existing relationships through shared activity and peer-to-peer learning.

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to present the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of Br'er Cotton, a poetic and timely new play by Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm, directed by Jennifer L. Nelson. Br'er Cotton is onstage March 29 - April 21, in CPT's historic Gordon Square Theatre.

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to present the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of Br'er Cotton, a poetic and timely new play by Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm, directed by Jennifer L. Nelson.Br'er Cotton is onstage March 29 - April 21, in CPT's historic Gordon Square Theatre.

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to present the National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere of Br'er Cotton, a poetic and timely new play by Tearrance Arvelle Chisholm, directed by Jennifer L. Nelson. Br'er Cotton is onstage March 29 - April 21, in CPT's historic Gordon Square Theatre.

Global Cleveland's President Joe Cimperman and Cleveland Public Theatre's (CPT) Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan are proud to present GLOBAL TEEN PERFORMANCE PROJECT's original play, Making Our Way, in CPT's James Levin Theatre on Friday, March 16 at 7:00pm.

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) and Teatro Publico de Cleveland (TPC) present the regional premiere of En el Tiempo de las Mariposas, a play by Caridad Svich based on the novel by Julia Alvarez. The production is directed by Julia Rosa Sosa and will be performed in Spanish, with English subtitles, by TPC ensemble members and will run February 22 - March 10, 2018, in CPT's historic Gordon Square Theatre.

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to announce a limited tour of Red Ash Mosaic, created by Raymond Bobgan and Cleveland Core Ensemble. The Cleveland Core Ensemble and collaborators will tour this spring to New Orleans, Detroit, and Columbus

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) presents the world premiere of American Dreams. The production is onstage from February 8 - March 3, 2018, in CPT's James Levin Theatre.

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to present the world premiere of American Dreams. The production is onstage from February 8 - March 3, 2018, in CPT's James Levin Theatre.

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) and Teatro Publico de Cleveland (TPC) present the regional premiere ofEn el Tiempo de las Mariposas, a play by Caridad Svich based on the novel by Julia Alvarez. The production is directed by Julia Rosa Sosa and will be performed in Spanish, with English subtitles, by TPC ensemble members and will runFebruary 22 - March 10, 2018, in CPT's historic Gordon Square Theatre.