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<h1 style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222;text-transform:uppercase">CPT’S MISSION IS TO RAISE CONSCIOUSNESS AND NURTURE COMPASSION THROUGH GROUND-BREAKING PERFORMANCES AND LIFE-CHANGING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222;text-transform:uppercase"><o:p></o:p></span></h1>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222">CPT’s programming agenda is to produce work that is outside the mainstream offering a much broader range of work available to the Cleveland public and expanding the impact and originality of theatre
across the country. CPT strives to make work that is excellent, extra-ordinary, and nationally competitive.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222">Our<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">NEW</span></em> New Play Development is based on our years of experience, community input, and key
principles of:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">focusing on artists</span></strong>;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">valuing diversity of approach, aesthetics, and perspective</span></strong>; and<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">balancing impact with investment</span></strong>.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222">We envision CPT as a nationally recognized hub for the development of new theatre</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222"> </span></span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222">that
is extraordinary, edgy, and relevant. We hope to be a model for nurturing local talent in similar sized markets, the most regarded cultivator of new theatre for Cleveland audiences, a laboratory for promising research and investigation, and a launcher of nationally
significant new plays.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222">Our approach is to combine:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">efficient programs</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b> </b></span>that can stretch our limited resources to include many artists<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">and</span></em><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#222222;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6;background:white;box-sizing: border-box">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">highly customizable approaches</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b> </b></span>that directly serve specific needs of projects with extraordinary potential<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:red"><a href="http://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2015-2016/the-dark-room/"><span style="color:red">The Dark Room:</span></a> </span></strong><b><span style="color:#222222"><br>
</span></b><span style="color:#222222">An “open mic” for playwrights, a gathering of artists interested in new work, and an insider view of early creation.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The Dark
Room</span></em><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>pairs playwrights with actors to perform (mostly) cold readings of short segments of scripts-in-progress in a spontaneous, low-risk, fun atmosphere.<span class="apple-converted-space"><b> </b></span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The
Dark Room provides a space for informal feedback and is a great way to meet allies and potential mentors.</span></strong></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222"><a href="http://www.cptonline.org/entry-point/"><span style="color:red">Entry Point:</span><span style="color:#777777"><br>
</span></a></span></strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222">Every project is unique and has unique needs. Some playwrights need a producer to develop a staged reading, others just need time in the rehearsal room with their ensemble,
help in gathering the right team together, or a way to share a short fragment and get feedback.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="http://www.cptonline.org/entry-point/"><em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#777777">Entry
Point</span></em></a></span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b> </b></span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">is a platform for artists to develop their work in the early stages of creation.</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>CPT
will customize its support of projects and provide a festival forum to share that work with the public. We imagine, for example, audiences/artists together seeing a staged reading in one space, then seeing a short devised work in a studio, and then hanging
out in a feedback session. Feedback at Entry Point will be low-risk and focus on nurturing projects. CPT will connect projects to mentors who can help offer feedback and guidance.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222"><a href="http://www.cptonline.org/test-flight-local-request-for-proposals/"><span style="color:red">Test Flight:</span><span style="color:#777777"><br>
</span></a></span></strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222">Based on CPT’s success with our Big Box series,
<a href="http://www.cptonline.org/test-flight-local-request-for-proposals/"><span style="color:#777777">Test Flight<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span></span></a>offers opportunities to artists who are interested in co-producing works with us.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Test
Flight is a multi-week series where artists are given the keys to the theatre to develop their projects to a workshop level.</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>In addition to serving local artists, Test Flight will also be open to national
and international artists who wish to come to Cleveland to develop their pieces. Feedback for this series will be specific to each project, developed by the artist, and vetted/approved by CPT. CPT will suggest potential allies/mentors for each selected project.<br>
<a href="http://www.cptonline.org/test-flight-local-request-for-proposals/"><span style="color:#777777">Local Requests for Proposals<br>
</span></a><a href="http://www.cptonline.org/test-flight-non-local-request-for-proposals/"><span style="color:#777777">Non-Local Requests for Proposal</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222"><a href="http://www.cptonline.org/catapult/"><span style="color:red">Catapult:</span><span style="color:#777777"><br>
</span></a></span></strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222">The most extensive of CPT development programs,
<em><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Catapult</span></em><span class="apple-converted-space"><i> </i></span>focuses on select projects that we believe have a high likelihood to be fully produced by CPT in the future.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">This
program is intended to move projects from whatever point they are a, to being “production ready.”</span></strong> Each process will be totally customized to the work. Projects may receive a series of readings, significant rehearsal time, workshop productions,
and/or invitational showings.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Playwrights/Creators of</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b> </b></span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="http://www.cptonline.org/catapult/"><span style="color:#777777">Catapult</span></a></span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"><b> </b></span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">projects
will receive the Nord Family Foundation Fellowship</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and, while developing their work, will play an active role in the life of the theatre.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222">Feedback methodology will be customized, focusing on the direct relationship between CPT and the Playwright/Creators. One CPT staff member will function as producer and ally of the project and one
additional ally/mentor will be selected for each project.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222">The application process for Catapult will engage nationally recognized artistic leaders.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222"><a href="http://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2015-2016/"><span style="color:red">Full Productions:</span><span style="color:#777777"><br>
</span></a></span></strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222">In the past 10 years, CPT has fully produced more than 42 world premieres, 35 of which were by local artists. CPT will continue to fully produce new plays, and investing
extra rehearsal time, dramaturgical support, and production time. CPT is well-positioned to build national allies around these productions and help make connections to other theatres.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:red">Other Opportunities:</span></strong><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222"><br>
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222">CPT will continue to explore other opportunities to support new work and the growth of artists.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">CPT’s
creation class offered by Raymond Bobgan</span></strong><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>has spawned projects leading to many performances on CPT stages and has spurred many collaborations that have been very fruitful for the community. We plan
to continue to offer this class. <a href="http://www.cptonline.org/artist-opportunities/fellowships/">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#777777;text-decoration:none">The Joan Yellen Horvitz Fellowship for Directors</span></strong></a> provides critical growth opportunities for early-career directors.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.cptonline.org/artist-opportunities/fellowships/"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#777777;text-decoration:none">The
Kulas Theatre Composer program</span></strong></a><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>will continue to support entry-level and early-career composers/sound-designers in working on new plays.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="background:white"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222">Rigor and enjoyment are at the core of the process leading to risk, surprise, delight, and discovery as we deepen the ongoing work of our craft—to explore the human
condition while championing consciousness and compassion.</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222">For information about General Submission, check out<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="http://www.cptonline.org/general-submission-guidelines-2014-2015/"><span style="color:#777777">this
link</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Aparajita",sans-serif;color:#44546A">Caitlin Lewins<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aparajita",sans-serif;color:#44546A">New Play Associate<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Aparajita",sans-serif;color:#44546A">Cleveland Public Theatre<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aparajita",sans-serif;color:#44546A">6415 Detroit Ave<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Aparajita",sans-serif;color:#44546A">Cleveland OH, 44102<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Aparajita",sans-serif;color:#44546A">(216) 631-2727 x211</span><span style="color:#44546A"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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