Cleveland Public Theatre and Teatro Público de Cleveland present ALTER<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2023-2024/alter-2/> Written by Tania Benites Directed by Kari Barclay February 8-24, 2024 “ALTER explores the difficulties of being a quiet person in a loud world, toxic self-help culture, and the myth that you must always be leveling up to be successful.” ―Tania Benites, playwright “Tania Benites is definitely a playwright to watch for.” –Christine Howey, Scene Cleveland Public Theatre and Teatro Público de Cleveland present the highly anticipated World Premiere of ALTER by Tania Benites. ALTER is a horror/thriller-flavored dramedy which performed to sold-out houses when it was presented in CPT’s Test Flight 2023<https://www.cptonline.org/test-flight/>, an annual developmental program for writers of all levels. About the Play Using a self-help book titled “Hypnosis for Self-Confidence,” customer service representative Maria seeks ultimate self-improvement to succeed in the corporate world. However, she soon discovers that the best version of herself may be her worst enemy. The play will be performed in English with Spanish supertitles. Featuring: Alisha Caraballo, Mónica A. Cerpa Zúñiga, Sylka Edmonson, Andrea de la Fuente, Lionel Morales, Rajah Morales, David L. Munnell Ticket and Show Information (runtime is approximately 90 minutes with no intermission) The play is performed on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and one Monday at 7:00pm, and two Sundays at 3:00pm in CPT’s intimate James Levin Theatre, located at 6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44102, in the heart of the Gordon Square Arts District. Sundays are Covid-Conscious performances when patrons are required to wear masks. Click here<https://www.cptonline.org/plan-your-visit/> for all COVID-19 Safety Protocols. Every Ticket is Choose What You Pay<https://www.cptonline.org/uncategorized/cleveland-public-theatre-announces-expanded-choose-what-you-pay-ticketing-practice/> from $1 to $40 and can be purchased at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> or through the Box Office at 216.631.2727 ext. 501. Advance ticket purchases are recommended. The James Levin Theatre is ADA-compliant featuring a ramped entrance and an all-gender, wheelchair accessible restroom. Your ticket to the following performances includes some perks! Market Monday Tomorrow! (February 19, 2024)! Ticket includes admission to a pre-show pop-up market spotlighting local Latine vendors from 6pm to 7pm followed by the 7pm performance of ALTER that evening. The line-up of vendors includes: Dalhia Coffee Co<https://dahliacoffeeco.com/>., Jossi’s Bakery<https://www.jossisbakery.com/>, AlmaVision: Cultura y Más<https://www.instagram.com/almavisioncle/>, and Kenron, a local visual artist. Free Bev Friday (Feb. 23―Your ticket includes FREE post-show beverages for every Friday night performance! ALTER in the news! WKYC We the People<https://www.wkyc.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/we-the-people/ten-years-of-a-local-theatre-company/95-ad2a0fca-9ebc-43e6-bdc7-60cb3dac76f5?fbclid=IwAR0sq5X4xAbfx4uilv0PPmsFOJoTzUwiXE3Fb6mYFmY7WPChVGum-I6nbT0> Cleveland.com/Plain Dealer<https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2024/01/dark-comedy-alter-at-cleveland-public-theatre-explores-what-happens-when-self-help-turns-toxic-playwright-says.html> LaMega<https://www.facebook.com/LaMegaCleveland/videos/7053426881446564> Ideastream<https://www.ideastream.org/arts-culture/2024-02-14/cleveland-playwright-weaves-call-center-and-immigrant-parents-into-alter> ALTER Cast Profiles: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C3avsGopg2u/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh.... Join us on Instagram @cptcle to see more cast and creative team stories backstage for this final week! Review from Dr. Yuko Kurahashi, member of the Cleveland Critics Circle: Mr. Hyde in Cleveland Public Theatre: Tania Benites’s ALTER – theatrereviewskurahashi (wordpress.com)<https://theatrereviewskurahashi.wordpress.com/2024/02/15/mr-hyde-in-cleveland-public-theatre-tania-benitess-alter/>