[NEohioPAL] OPENING WEEKEND: CPT presents JOHANNA: FACING FORWARD...based on true story of Johanna Orozco (May 28-June 13)

[Cathleen OMalley via NEohioPAL]

Cleveland Public Theatre presents
JOHANNA: FACING FORWARD<http://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2014-2015/johanna-facing-forward/>
May 28th - June 13


Written and Directed by Tlaloc Rivas
Inspired by the writings of Johanna Orozco and journalist Rachel Dissell of The Plain Dealer
WORLD PREMIERE

Inspired by the true story of Johanna Orozco, a Cleveland teen who survived a gunshot wound to the face by her boyfriend in 2007 and whose story sparked a nation-wide movement against teen domestic violence. Johanna's story is complex and raises critical questions, but it is also a life-affirming story of triumph. Based on The Plain Dealer's award-winning series "Facing Forward" by journalist Rachel Dissell.

**Produced in conjunction with Teatro Publico de Cleveland.**

Click here to read Andrea Simakis' intimate peek into the creation of Johanna: Facing Forward
"How a shocking story of teen-dating abuse...became the world premiere play Johanna: Facing Forward"<http://www.cleveland.com/onstage/index.ssf/2015/05/how_a_shocking_story_of_teen-d.html>

Shows Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Monday at 7:30, CPT's Gordon Square Theatre

Featuring Tania Benites (as Johanna), Becky Aviles, Andrea Belser, Courtney Brown, Arthur Chu, Jason Estremera, Stuart Hoffman, Letitia Lopez, Gilberto Peña, Alejandro Rivera and Blanca Salva.

May 28-June 13
Tickets $12 - $28 :: Students/Seniors get $3 off
Mondays and Thursdays just $12!

www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> | 216-631-2727 x501
6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH 44102

**EVERY FRIDAY is Free Beer Friday - mingle with artists after the show and enjoy your drinks on us.
Tickets available at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or (216) 631-2727 x501. (And no ticket fees, ever.)


Cathleen O'Malley
Director of Audience Engagement & Media Relations
Cleveland Public Theatre
(216) 631-2727 x 212

Onstage at CPT...Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea<http://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2014-2015/dontrell-who-kissed-the-sea/> (May 21-June 6) and Johanna: Facing Forward<http://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2014-2015/johanna-facing-forward/> (May 28-June 13)

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