Cleveland Public Theatre presents

JOHANNA: FACING FORWARD
May 28^th – June 13

Written and Directed by Tlaloc Rivas

Inspired by the writings of Johanna Orozco and journalist Rachel Dissell of The Plain Dealer

WORLD PREMIERE

Inspired by the true story of Johanna Orozco, a Cleveland teen who survived a gunshot wound to the face by her boyfriend in 2007 and whose story sparked a nation-wide movement against teen domestic violence. Johanna’s story is complex and raises critical questions, but it is also a life-affirming story of triumph. Based on The Plain Dealer’s award-winning series “Facing Forward” by journalist Rachel Dissell.

**Produced in conjunction with Teatro Publico de Cleveland.**

Click here to read Andrea Simakis’ intimate peek into the creation of Johanna: Facing Forward

“How a shocking story of teen-dating abuse…became the world premiere play Johanna: Facing Forward”

Shows Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Monday at 7:30, CPT’s Gordon Square Theatre

Featuring Tania Benites (as Johanna), Becky Aviles, Andrea Belser, Courtney Brown, Arthur Chu, Jason Estremera, Stuart Hoffman, Letitia Lopez, Gilberto Peña, Alejandro Rivera and Blanca Salva.

May 28-June 13

Tickets $12 - $28 :: Students/Seniors get $3 off

Mondays and Thursdays just $12!

www.cptonline.org | 216-631-2727 x501

6415 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland OH 44102

**EVERY FRIDAY is Free Beer Friday – mingle with artists after the show and enjoy your drinks on us.

Tickets available at www.cptonline.org or (216) 631-2727 x501. (And no ticket fees, ever.)

Cathleen O’Malley

Director of Audience Engagement & Media Relations

Cleveland Public Theatre

(216) 631-2727 x 212

Onstage at CPT…Dontrell, Who Kissed the Sea (May 21-June 6) and Johanna: Facing Forward (May 28-June 13)