Cleveland Public Theatre and Teatro Publico de Cleveland Partner for Play Reading Festival

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is proud to announce the opening of CPT's 2018/2019 season with Teatro Público de Cleveland's ¡OBRAS EN EVOLUCIÓN 2018! A FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAY READINGS, onstage October 4 - 6, 2018, in CPT's James Levin Theatre.

About ¡OBRAS EN EVOLUCIÓN 2018! A FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAY READINGS

Be a part of future Teatro Público de Cleveland work! Teatro Público de Cleveland presents a workshop series of new scripts and scenes written by local Latino artists. Experience work-in-progress plays as actors and directors make bold choices with scripts in hand!

¡OBRAS EN EVOLUCIÓN 2018! A FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAY READINGS is a behind-the-scenes glimpse of work-in-progress. Audiences witness plays that are still unfinished and in the process of developing.

Featuring 5 works-in-progress, performances include live music and Latin food before every show, plus a post-show dance party on Friday and Saturday. Audience members are invited to engage with the creative process and give feedback following each showing.

According to Teatro Público de Cleveland ensemble member, Blanca Salva: "To me, TPC s productions are more than simply hearing new playwright readings; they are about sharing stories written, directed, and performed by Latinos and/or those of Latino heritage. Attending TPC shows is a way of supporting our fellow Latino actors, engaging non-Latinos, and creating an environment of cultural understanding and acceptance. TPC shows are unlike any other theatre experience. We not only give you new, never before seen or heard or performed plays, we share food and music from various Latino nations and give the audience the opportunity to meet the playwrights, actors, directors, and take the live theatre experience to a whole new level. All for less than the price you pay for a movie ticket."

Jason Estremera, CPT Board Member and Teatro Público de Cleveland ensemble member states: "When you attend a TPC show, not only are you getting quality work that is culturally relevant, but you are also entering a completely immersive experience filled with music, food and dancing. The new play festival of readings is an incredible opportunity to see how far the group has come because all of the performances are written, directed, and performed by TPC members-many of whom never had any formal training outside of CPT. This is an exciting time for our group and for our audiences."

About Teatro Público de Cleveland
In 2013, Cleveland Public Theatre launched Teatro Público de Cleveland, a local Latino theatre company, whose work reflects the artistic goals, interests, and ideals of its members. The purpose of this theatre ensemble is to share the rich diversity and perspectives of the Latino-Cleveland culture, and to fulfill CPT's core mission.

Teatro Público de Cleveland inspires inter/intra cultural exchange through thought-provoking bilingual storytelling and performance that fosters social consciousness and builds community. TPC is committed to identifying, developing, celebrating, and inspiring Cleveland Latino artists to share their experiences, cultures, perspectives, and talents. Collaborating on the artistic continuum, Teatro Público de Cleveland welcomes amateur to experienced artists who share a common language regardless of cultural origin.

About CPT's New Play Development
CPT is a leader in providing platforms for new work and emerging artists locally and nationally. Nurturing artists whose work goes beyond conventional theatre in style and content, New Play Development at CPT seeks to create extraordinary new works of theatre. Our nationally recognized approach is a blend of structure and customization, supporting artists at various points in their creative process. Rigor and joy are at the core of the process, leading to risk, surprise, delight, and discovery as we deepen the ongoing work of our craft-to explore the human condition while championing consciousness and compassion.

CPT has led the community in producing new plays by local and nationally recognized playwrights. In just the past 12 years, CPT produced 118 staged readings and showcases, 114 workshop productions, and 50 full productions of world premieres-in addition to hundreds of community-created plays read, workshopped, and performed through our education and community programs.

Cast and Crew of ¡OBRAS EN EVOLUCIÓN 2018! A FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAY READINGS

Playwrights include: Tania Benites, Jason Estremera, Alejandro Moreno, Luis Ramírez-Alonzo, and Lucia Stone Canales.

Directors include: Tania Benites, Ernesto Luna Camargo, Mónica A. Cerpa Zúñiga, Jason Estremera, and Gilberto Peña.

The production team is Raymond Bobgan (Producer) and Faye Hargate (Line Producer).

Ticket & Show Information

¡OBRAS EN EVOLUCIÓN! A FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAY READINGS runs Thursday, October 4 through Saturday, October 6 in CPT's James Levin Theatre, located at 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44102.

Performances are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The evening includes pre-show food and live music at 6:00pm in CPT's Storefront Studio, followed by the ¡OBRAS EN EVOLUCIÓN 2018! A FESTIVAL OF NEW PLAY READINGS performance in the James Levin Theatre at 7:00pm. DJ and Dancing to follow Friday and Saturday performances in the James Levin Theatre.

Preshow music on all nights at 6:00pm

10/04 - Sauvecito Project | Catering by Rincon Criollo
10/05 - Gozadera | Catering by Rincon Criollo
10/06 - Groupo Kawakan | Catering by Silvia's Catering

DJ and Dancing to follow Friday and Saturday performances

10/06 - DJ Vic
10/07 - DJ Hector

Tickets are $10-15 general admission. Student and Senior discounts ($5 off) are available Friday and Saturday night.

Every Friday is Free Beer Friday at CPT. Mingle with the artists after the show and discuss the performance in a lively, social atmosphere - your drinks are on CPT.

The Storefront Studio and newly-renovated James Levin Theatre are ADA compliant, featuring a ramped entrance, patron elevator, and all gender wheelchair accessible restrooms.

PURCHASE TICKETS at www.cptonline.org or call the CPT Box Office at (216) 631-2727 x 501. Group discounts are available - call the Box Office to inquire. (Reserve early! - CPT never charges any ticket fees, ever.)

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