Pandemonium 2026 Request for Proposals:
Deadline May 22

On Saturday, September 19, 2026, Cleveland Public Theatre will open its campus into a labyrinth of theatre, dance, visual arts, music, and performance for Pandemonium 2026: Under Construction! We’re seeking self-producing artists and creators to help us make the best party of the year a roaring success!

For the 24th year, Pandemonium builds up, featuring local food, free valet, and complimentary drinks served all night long. A feast for the eyes, mind, appetite, and imagination—Pandemonium proceeds benefit CPT’s groundbreaking artistic work and life-changing education programs.

This year’s theme—Under Construction—is a special (literal) one for us! Pandemonium will hit this year as we’re wrapping up our renovation. Some spaces will be newly finished, while some are still in-progress. However, we’re thinking about this theme organically, as it relates to the natural world—think beehives, a chrysalis, etc. We look forward to your interpretations of nature’s builders! Read More ›

On May 29, 2026, Cleveland Public Theatre presents a community arts festival at Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority’s Lakeview Terrace! Join the young artists in our CMHA CAN program and members of the Lakeview community in a celebration of creativity with food, performances, and interactive experiences. The event runs 2:30–5pm at the Lakeview Terrace Community Center.

CPT’s Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP) is a rigorous arts-based program that provides hands-on job training and engages youth from Cleveland families in a powerful learning experience that develops job skills, academic achievement, and interpersonal skills. As part of this eight-week summer program, youth ages 14–19 work together to create, produce, perform, and tour their own play. This program is the longest-running arts-based workplace development program in Cleveland and is an international model for engaging youth. Since its beginning in 1994, STEP has received multiple awards and recognitions including those from the City of Cleveland, The President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Through STEP, teens see themselves as a positive and inspirational force and watch as their work has an impact on the larger Cleveland community.

STEP is a paid artistic opportunity. This year’s program will run June 8–August 2, Monday–Friday, 11am–5pm. Performances are scheduled during afternoons and evenings on weekdays and weekends from July 23 through August 2. Read More ›

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is hiring Teaching Artists for our nationally recognized Student Theatre Enrichment Program (STEP) 2026. Available roles are temporary, full-time positions beginning June 1, 2026 and ending no later than August 5, 2026. Exact start dates depend on the role. The STEP Technical Assistant earns $650/week, the STEP Teaching Artist earns $685/week, and the STEP Technical Director and Lead Teacher earns $850/week. Set salaries are based on candidate experience and range of skills.  Read More ›

Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) is hiring a Manager of Grants and Municipal Relations which is a core part of the CPT staff and will make a meaningful contribution to life at CPT and its success. CPT will be accepting applications for this position until the role is filled.

To apply for the position, send an email to Melissa Waddell, Director of Development, at careers@cptonline.org. Subject line should read: [LAST NAME], GRANTS MANAGER. The email should include two attachments: a resume and a two-page cover letter describing your history, passion, why you are interested in this position, and what you have to offer. Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to provide writing samples and may be asked to provide additional materials. No phone calls, please.  Read More ›

Cleveland Public Theatre’s Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is proud to announce the promotion of Associate Producer Paige Conway to Associate Artistic Director, a role that is part of CPT’s senior leadership team. In the four years Paige has been a part of CPT, she has demonstrated grace under pressure and a knack for working with and bringing together artists and staff of all walks of life. A consummate team player and visionary, she has shown great artistry as a director first with Funny, Like an Abortion and last season with The Body Play, with both productions receiving popular and critical acclaim. She has also brought great insight and creativity to the annual Pandemonium benefit and Test Flight new play development series. We look forward to seeing what this next chapter brings for CPT and the Greater Cleveland theatre community.
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Cleveland Public Theatre’s Executive Artistic Director Raymond Bobgan is proud to announce the promotion of Melissa Crum, former Artistic and Education Associate and Interim Director of Education, to the official role of Director of Education. Melissa takes over from former Director of Education Nicole Sumlin, who left the organization last summer to pursue other opportunities. Read More ›