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The Allen, Outcalt, and Helen
Theatres are all located at
1407 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115
CPH is dedicated to serving diverse audiences with nationally acclaimed education programs.
at Cleveland Play House:
May 15 - 15, 2021
Cleveland Heights resident George Brant will discuss and introduce excerpts from his new play, Crooked River Burning based on the Mark Winegardner novel, which includes stories about Alan Freed, Dorothy Fuldheim, and Carl Stokes.
May 15 - 15, 2021
Chelsea Marcantel will present her research on spiritualism and its ties to Cleveland, while guest artist Kate Eastman (Cath in Tiny Houses) gives Chelsea a three-card tarot reading.
May 15 - 15, 2021
Charly Evon Simpson will share the inspiration for her new play, I’m Back Now, based on Clevelander Sara Lucy Bagby, the last person in the United States prosecuted under the Fugitive Slave Act. While Bagby’s final resting place is in Cleveland’s historic Woodland Cemetery, Charly reflects on this fascinating saga in African American history through a walking tour of Greenwood Cemetery near her Brooklyn, NY home.
May 15 - 15, 2021
Vichet Chum will share two excerpts from his new play-in-progress, Liébling. We catch up with protagonist Sovanna in Cleveland as he encounters the ghost of his partner’s Cambodian/German/Hungarian grandmother and later we see Sovanna as he mentors a Gen-Z visual artist.
May 15 - 15, 2021
Jessica Dickey will perform an excerpt from her new play, The Ghost Tour, inspired in part by the Variety Theatre on Lorain Avenue.
May 22 - 26, 2021
A select table reserved at an exclusive café inspires a ravenous appetite from African-American professors Ann and Rachelle. From seed to slaughter, their host has the evening fully planned – down to the last chair. This comedic culinary celebration turns from crudité to cruelty as our scholars banter, debate and battle each other to claim their literal seat at the table.
September 17 - 20, 2020
Make history and celebrate with CPH as America’s first regional theatre launches its first ever virtual season! Join Artistic Director Laura Kepley and co-host Stori Ayers, 2020-21 Artistic Directing Fellow, for exclusive performances from special guests, sneak peeks of upcoming events, compelling conversation, and more!
October 15, 2020
This event has been postponed until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience. The right to vote is at the core of our democracy. And yet, it has a long and complicated history in the US. Interweaving performance—including a world premiere short play by Loy A. Webb—featuring leading historical figures and activists with conversation and insights from local politicians and community leaders, this not-to-be-missed event will explore voting rights in the past, present, and future.
November 19, 2020
Join us for a night of performance, healing and self-care…because you deserve it! The teaching artists of CPH’s innovative CARE (Compassionate Arts Remaking Education) program lead an evening of interactive, social-emotional skills building. Through monologue performances, drawing activities, theatre games, and more, connect with your creativity and gain specific tools and resources to CARE for yourself.
December 2 - 6, 2020
Was Judas Iscariot given a bad rap? In this dazzling, profane, funny and razor-sharp play, Pulitzer-Prize winning writer, Stephen Adly Guirgis takes us on a journey to unearth the “truth” about Judas. Set in a courtroom in purgatory, the play challenges the audience to consider the big questions: How do we balance faith with reason? Does evil really exist? And can we ever forgive anyone if we can’t first forgive ourselves? The CWRU/CPH MFA Acting Program explores all of this and more in our first broadcast production.
December 17 - 25, 2020
It’s movie night at CPH! Grab some popcorn. Make yourself a hot cocoa. And get ready for chills, thrills, and holiday cheer! Join us for a special screening of three original short films created just for CPH! The holiday films include: a heartwarming musical, a Christmas ghost story, and a tribute to being “home for the holidays.” Hear directly from the filmmakers and chat with your fellow audience members about your favorite moments.
December 20 - January 1, 2021
An evening of music, reflection, and holiday cheer! With pop, gospel, and reimagined classics, The First Noel tells the story of a family that must confront the grief of the past in order to reunite and celebrate the joy of the present. Join Tony Award winner Jason Michael Webb and CWRU/CPH MFA alum Lelund Durond Thompson for a special behind-the-scenes look of their musical The First Noel. This holiday concert will feature performances of select songs and exclusive interviews with the creative team. A moving and uplifting gift for the entire family!
January 21, 2021
A new year is here! And with it comes resolutions, turning points, and change. Four performers will take the virtual stage with songs and monologues that place us right in the thick of exciting, dramatic, and moving moments of transformation. Plus, an expert will share tips for making your personal resolutions stick. Start your 2021 on an inspiring note with this dynamic and theatrical celebration of determination, resilience, and possibility.
February 18, 2021
Make a match this February at Theatre Thursday! We’ve paired four of our favorite playwrights with a specific Cleveland artwork, asking each to write a brand-new short play inspired by the piece. But like with any juicy romance, we’re adding a dash of intrigue — and keeping our matches a mystery! Audience members will work together to read the plays and uncover the creative couplings. Get ready for a fun, unique night that explores the love affair between theatre and visual art.
March 18, 2021
CPH is proud to present to you excerpts from three exciting narratives that exemplify overcoming times of struggle. Using race, ability, and socio-economic backgrounds as explored in these plays, join us for a conversation about how we can unpack and interrogate our own preconceived notions. Through their work, these three artists will share their journeys and open up our perspectives as we witness them take their struggles and move ever onward. Content Advisory: The plays presented contain mature language, adult situations, and suggestive adult themes.
April 15, 2021
April’s Theatre Thursday: Let's Get Physical!, will be an evening of stories about living inside the wonderful, unique and sometimes surprising shell that we call a “body.” Featuring three comedic pieces, it’ll be a celebration of body positivity and a thoughtful—and funny!—exploration of body image, self-esteem, and more. Featuring work by C Julian Jiménez, Kate Huffman and Ken Kaissar.In preparation for this Theatre Thursday: Let's Get Physical! event, see how you can share your story!
April 21 - 25, 2021
A sister. A brother. A cursed family line. A synthesis of two timeless works by Euripides, Electra/Orestes is the unforgettable story of betrayal, loss, and revenge. The CWRU/CPH MFA Class of 2022 presents their first Greek classic – a gripping, fast-paced adaptation which explores the roles of fate and free will.
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Allen Theatre
Helen Theatre
Outcalt Theatre
The Allen, Helen and Outcalt theatres are located at Playhouse Square
1407 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115
Administrative Offices and Education Center
1901 E. 13th Street, Suite 200 Cleveland, OH 44114 (216) 400-7000
Production Center
7401 Detour Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103
