Cleveland Public Theatre presents STATION HOPE 2020<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2020-2021/station-hope-20/> A Virtual Celebration of Hope. A Dialogue for Change. Local artists celebrate Cleveland's social justice history and explore contemporary struggles for freedom and equity SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2020 5:00 - 10:00pm (ET) LIVESTREAMED ONLINE | FREE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY, AND OPEN TO ALL On Saturday, June 27, visit cptonline.org/stationhope<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmail-cptonline.org%2Ft%2F4W7A-B1K4-21X9LM-8VPRH-1%2Fc.aspx&data=02%7C01%7Cabrizzolara%40cptonline.org%7Cd2fef4595fa14c31802108d8149691cb%7C39c50f4a194943ebb7544cf34b359a7e%7C1%7C0%7C637281984220340805&sdata=Nm97Ew1Z%2B3QThIgwusZ7OflBSuT5JQJJq0Rzu05pShs%3D&reserved=0> for links to livestream platforms Station Hope-this year, a virtual festival-is a jubilant community event celebrating Cleveland's social justice history and exploring contemporary struggles for freedom and equity. Engage with local artists as they envision, interrogate, and seek out hope from where they are stationed. Audience members will participate virtually and witness livestreamed performances of theatre, music, storytelling, and dance inspired by the most important issues of our time. CPT Staff will broadcast (safely and responsibly) from the historic grounds of Cleveland's first authenticated Underground Railroad site, St. John's Episcopal Church. Station Hope 2020 is presented in partnership with The Episcopal Diocese of Ohio & The Institute at St. John's, Ward 3 Councilman Kerry McCormack, Ohio City Incorporated, and Restore Cleveland Hope, Inc. & the Cozad-Bates House, with over 30 participating arts groups and 150 individual artists from the Northeast Ohio region. ACTION IS HOPE: A PANEL DISCUSSION FRIDAY, JUNE 26 | 7:00-8:15PM (ET) Visit cptonline.org/stationhope<https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmail-cptonline.org%2F4W7A-B23G-21X9LM-8WC3V-1%2Fc.aspx&data=02%7C01%7Cabrizzolara%40cptonline.org%7C101a9121313a413f89da08d817a35221%7C39c50f4a194943ebb7544cf34b359a7e%7C1%7C0%7C637285337520865996&sdata=LipqsXkkLtppyn16pKAFXKgnzjf3RFKp1yVzLQkK2bg%3D&reserved=0> on Friday, June 26 to tune in. Local leaders who have changed their community through activism in different ways speak about their process and what called them to activism. Action is Hope: a panel discussion is a call to action and a sharing of ideas to move us all toward action within our communities. Panelists include MyRon P. Edmonds, DMin; Siaara Freeman; Dr. Yvonne Pointer; and Daniel Gray-Kontar (Moderator). CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PANELISTS & MODERATOR.<https://www.cptonline.org/station-hope-2020-panelists/> www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> Caitlin Lewins she / her / hers Director of Audience Engagement & Media Relations Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave Cleveland OH, 44102 (216) 631-2727 x211