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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b>CPT and Teatro Publico de Cleveland present<o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><i>Cuando Cierras Your Eyes | When You Close Tus Ojos<o:p></o:p></i></b></p><p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'>November 8 - 9<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Cleveland Public Theatre is proud to present Teatro Publico de Cleveland’s inaugural production, a work-in-progress entitled <b><i>Cuando Cierras Your Eyes</i></b>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i>When You Close Tus Ojos</i></b><i> </i>weaves comedic scenes, ancestral stories and haunting tales into an original story that celebrates the multiplicity of Latin American identities in the Cleveland area. The play was developed collaboratively by Teatro Publico de Cleveland ensemble members and CPT’s Executive Artistic Director, Raymond Bobgan. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>The work-in-progress play <b><i>Cuando Cierras Your Eyes</i></b> will be presented November 8-9 in conjunction with a community arts <b><span style='color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%'>event featuring live music, a gallery exhibition by Latin American artists, Spanish & Latin food, and a dance party featuring local DJs</span></b><span style='color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-color:#1F4E79;mso-style-textfill-fill-alpha:100.0%'>. </span>The <b><i>When You Close Tus Ojos</i> </b>performance<b> </b>and all activities will be held at CPT’s James Levin Theatre, 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44102. The complete schedule is listed below: <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b>6pm: </b>Live music, appetizers and gallery exhibition by local Latin American artists<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b>7pm: </b>Performance of <b><i>Cuando Cierras Your Eyes | When You Close Tus Ojos</i></b><i><o:p></o:p></i></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b>8pm: </b>Dance party featuring local DJs, delicious food and a cash bar<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'>Musical guests include Rey’s Rice and Beans Band / DJ Taz (Nov 8) and Grupo Escensia / DJ Vic (Nov 9). <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Visual artists include María de Jesus Paz, Diego López, José Bruno Casiano, Robertino Yanzanny, Rafael Valdivieso Troya, Héctor Castellanos Lara. <span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>Catering will be provided by JiBARO.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b>Tickets are $6</b> and available for purchase online at <a href="http://www.cptonline.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.cptonline.org</span></a>, by phone at (216) 631-2727 x 501, or at the door.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>CPT develops new, adventurous work; and nurtures Northeastern Ohio artists – particularly those whose work is inventive, intelligent, and socially conscious. For more information about <b><i>Cuando Cierras Your Eyes</i></b> or other upcoming productions at CPT, please visit <a href="http://www.cptonline.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>www.cptonline.org</span></a> or contact Cathleen O’Malley, Director of Audience Engagement & Media Relations at 216.631.2727 x 212 or <a href="mailto:comalley@cptonline.org"><span style='color:#0563C1'>comalley@cptonline.org</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>