[NEohioPAL] FEB 11-13 | ...Or Does it Explode? by John Dayo-Aliya at CPT via Zoom

[Caitlin Lewins]

Cleveland Public Theatre presents
...Or Does it Explode?<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2020-2021/or-does-it-explode-2/>
A Premiere Zoom Adaptation
Written & Directed by John Dayo-Aliya,
2020/2021 Nord Family Foundation Playwright Fellow
An unflinching portrayal of profound anger, hurt, and joy,
blending stories gathered from men ages 16-35 in Akron, Ohio
February 11 & 12, 7:00pm (ET) | February 13, 8:00pm (ET), 2021

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.

FEATURING:
Austin Sasser, De Andre Hairston-Karim, & Dar'Jon Bentley

THE CREATIVE PRODUCTION TEAM INCLUDES:
Raymond Bobgan - Producer
India Nicole Burton - Line Producer
Cole Wyeth Sajovie - Stage Manager
KIX - Designer

...Or Does it Explode?<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2020-2021/or-does-it-explode-2/> will perform live on Zoom at 7:00pm (ET) on February 11 and 12, and at 8:00pm (ET) on February 13. The run time is 60 minutes, and the virtual "house" is limited to 50 "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