[NEohioPAL] Next Weekend: ...Or Does it Explode? via Zoom at CPT

[Caitlin Lewins]

Cleveland Public Theatre presents
...Or Does it Explode?<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2020-2021/or-does-it-explode/>
A Premiere Zoom Adaptation
Written & Directed by John Dayo-Aliya
Performed by Austin Sasser, Benjamin Black, De Andre Hairston-Karim, & Dar'Jon Bentley
An unflinching portrayal of profound anger, hurt, and joy,
blending stories gathered from men ages 16-35 in Akron, Ohio
NOVEMBER 6 - 21

This theatrical piece uses poetry, dance, and other contemporary theatre forms to explore questions of what it means to be Black, male, and young in the 21st century. ...Or Does it Explode?, an unflinching portrayal of profound anger, hurt, and joy, blends stories gathered from men ages 16-35 in Akron, Ohio. Thought-provoking vignettes display social conditions and contradictions, and what it means to do justice to one another.

...Or Does it Explode?<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2020-2021/or-does-it-explode/> will perform live on Zoom at 7:00pm (ET) on November 6, 7, 12, 13, 19, and 21. The run time is 60 minutes, and the virtual "house" is limited to 35 "seats".

Tickets are $1; suggested donation $1 to $99. Patrons must use Zoom to see this work and will receive an email 1-2 hours before showtime with the meeting login information. Please note online sales for each performance will close at 5:00pm (ET).


Purchase tickets at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or call the CPT Box Office at 216.631.2727 ext. 501.


Caitlin Lewins
she / her / hers
Director of Audience Engagement & Media Relations
Cleveland Public Theatre
6415 Detroit Ave
Cleveland OH, 44102
(216) 631-2727 x211