Cleveland Public Theatre kicks off its 2011-2012 Season
From CPT:
This year, we’re kicking off our season with a new series, Springboard; a Staged Reading Festival that will feature eight new works. I know what you’re thinking – “Oh great, who wants to see a boring stage reading on a Saturday night??” Well, here’s my response…
1. FREE BEER after the show on Fridays! (This will be happening ALL season too!)
2. Raymond Bobgan and Chris Seibert will kick off Springboard by performing in the stage reading of Again and Against by Betty Shamieh this Thursday (October 6th) and Saturday (October 8th). Yes, you read that right – two powerhouses of talent tackle Shamieh’s beautifully complex script. You can’t miss the very rare occurrence of Raymond being on stage!
3. Springboard is striving to break the rules of conventional staged readings. You’re not going to see actors just standing and reading a play. Directors, playwrights and actors are making bold, adventurous choices with each piece. Everyone is striving to create the best possible production of the script within the confines of just a few rehearsals and minimal technical support.
4. You get to see and experience more than Springboard. With a purchased ticket to any CPT performance this fall, you get free admission to Royal Ann’s Preserve, a performance installation created by Faye and Joan Hargate. I experienced this piece at Pandemonium and it is beautiful and moving. It’s in the storefront just east of the box office and will be open a half hour before and after the show. Trust me when I say that it is not to be missed!
5. Tickets to Springboard are only $10! Or you could purchase a pass to the entire festival for only $30. If you purchase a pass, you can come to the festival as many times as you want. Even if you don’t come to all eight of the readings, you could come to CPT for the next three Fridays, see some cool pieces in development, AND get a few complimentary drinks after the show. You can’t beat that!!
So, I really hope I get to see you at the theatre this weekend to help up us throw open our doors and welcome in CPT’s 11/12 Season.
Springboard runs October 6 – 23; Thursday – Saturday @ 7pm and Sundays @ 3pm. Click here to purchase tickets and get more information about the plays!
If you come on Thursday, October 6th, there will be an opening reception for the series. We’ll have pizza, snacks and drinks. Come and celebrate with us!!
