Cleveland Public Theatre

Specialties

CPT develops new, adventurous work; and nurtures Northeastern Ohio artists — particularly those whose work is inventive, intelligent, and socially conscious.

History

Established in 1981.

Cleveland Public Theatre was founded and incorporated in 1981. James Levin had returned from New York and was determined to form a theatre similar to Café LaMama, the internationally renowned experimental theatre in New York City, where he worked as an actor and director for three years. CPT continues to fulfill Levin’s vision of a theatre that can transform an urban neighborhood. Today CPT is Cleveland’s leading stage for adventurous new theatre and is recognized nationally for its ground breaking work and life-​changing education programs.

For more information continue reading on CPT’s website www​.cpton​line​.org

Meet the Business Owner

Raymond B.

Business Owner

Raymond is now in his seventh year as Executive Artistic Director. Raymond specializes in creating new work through an ensemble process. He has directed and collaboratively conceived and created more than twenty new theatrical works. Raymond’s theatrical work has been seen in Romania, Brazil, Denmark, Serbia, Turkey, The United Kingdom and Canada and featured in American Theatre Magazine, Canadian Theatre Review, Theatre Journal and in Lisa Wolford’s book Grotowski’s Objective Drama Research.

In 1994, Raymond initiated CP T’s Student Theatre Enrichment Program, a job training program that engages at-​risk youth in writing, producing and performing new plays. Raymond was the first director of CP T’s Y-​Haven Theatre Project. Raymond was Acting Artistic Director of CP T (1995 – 1997) and served CPT in many roles including Associate Artistic Director, Education Director and Resident Director at various times since 1991.

Cleveland Public Theatre also recommends

Happy Dog

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Hot Dogs

Raymond B. says,

«Best dogs in town! (and don’t forget to get the Taters with dipping sauces!)»

Luxe Kitchen & Lounge

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American (New)

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Tapas Bars

Raymond B. says,

«Great Happy Hour!»

XYZ the Tavern

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Pubs

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American (New)

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Pizza

Raymond B. says,

«Great upscale bar food, excellent staff and right next door! Let them know you are seeing a show at CPT and they will get you there in time.»

Spice Kitchen + Bar

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American (New)

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Bars

Raymond B. says,

«Taking a hot date to the theatre that you want to impress? Take them here before the show for a tasty dinner!»