Cleveland Public Theatre & Y-Haven present REACHING BACK<http://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2016-2017/y-haven-theatre-project-3/> 2016 Y-Haven Theatre Project HOMELESS MEN IN TRANSITION CREATE A NEW THEATRE PIECE BASED ON THEIR JOURNEYS TOWARD RECOVERY NOV 3 - 6 @ CPT NOV 10 - 12 on tour Cleveland Public Theatre and the Cleveland YMCA's Y-Haven Program present REACHING BACK, the 2016 CPT/Y-Haven Theatre Project. Cleveland Public Theatre and Y-Haven present Reaching Back, created and performed by the residents of Y-Haven, a branch of the Greater Cleveland YMCA. An nineteen-year partnership between the two organizations, the project introduces theatre arts to homeless men recovering substance abuse and mental health challenges. As they work with CPT artists to create an original performance based on their personal experiences, participants develop skills and capacities that support their sobriety and transition to employment, permanent housing and independent living. ABOUT THE PLAY Life has been great for Lavelle King and his family. Younger brother Nick, an actor, is headed to college on a full scholarship. Cousin Reggie is keeping strong in auto sales, and retired Uncle Al is content spending time reading in his chair or catching up with friends at the barbershop. Lavelle has held his job for five strong years and is up for a promotion. As he sets out to drive his career to new heights, a contact from the past reemerges on the scene, seeking Lavelle's downfall. REACHING BACK is a powerful original story that explores the risks and rewards of leaving the past behind, and the wisdom to be earned by moving forward. A consistent audience favorite, the CPT/Y-Haven Theatre Project offers candid insight into important issues of our society and gives real hope for growth and change. Audiences are deeply moved by the poignant stories presented in this powerful collaboration. FREE PERFORMANCES AT CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE Thursday, November 3rd at 7:30pm Friday, November 4th at 7:30pm Sunday, November 6th at 3:00pm Cleveland Public Theatre's Gordon Square Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, OH Suggested donation of $5 accepted to help support the project SPECIAL BENEFIT PERFORMANCE Saturday, November 5th at 6:30pm Cleveland Public Theatre's Gordon Square Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, OH Tickets for this benefit performance are $75 and include a buffet dinner. To purchase tickets for the benefit performance, call 216.431.2018 ext 3441 Karen Wukela or visit http://www.clevelandymca.org/y-haven.html FREE TOUR PERFORMANCES IN THE COMMUNITY Thursday, November 10th at 7pm Christ Episcopal Church 3445 Warrensville Center Rd. Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122 Free, donations accepted Friday, November 11th at 7pm Lakewood Congregational Church 1375 West Clifton Blvd. Lakewood, OH Free, donations accepted Saturday, November 12th 4pm Lakeview Terrace Community Center 1290 W. 25th St. Cleveland, OH 44113 Free, donations accepted For information contact the CPT Box Office at 216-631-2727 x 501 or visit www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> Cathleen O'Malley Director of Audience Engagement & Media Relations | Cleveland Public Theatre 216.631.2727 ext. 212 | comalley@cptonline.org<mailto:comalley@cptonline.org>