TPC and CPT Present Superhero on a crusade to save Puerto Ricans in Comic Book-inspired Play El Coquí Espectacular and the Bottle of Doom by Matt Barbot Directed by Fabio Polanco March 20 through April 5, 2025 Teatro Público de Cleveland<https://www.cptonline.org/education/teatro-publico-de-cleveland/> and Cleveland Public Theatre<https://www.cptonline.org/> are excited to present El Coquí Espectacular and the Bottle of Doom<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/el-coqui-espectacular-and-the-bottle-of-doom/> by Matt Barbot. The play has been popular across the country for nearly a decade and even had a workshop at Julia de Burgos Art Center in 2016 and has since won several awards including a couple at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. About the play By day, Alex is a struggling comic book artist tempted by the allure of a steady job, but by night he is "El Coquí Espectacular," a superhero on a mission to save his fellow Puerto Ricans; while his advertising exec brother, Joe, reluctantly becomes the "voice" of Spanish-speaking people everywhere, and he doesn’t even speak Spanish. See how the brothers discover their true identities in this comic book come to life. El Coquí Espectacular and the Bottle of Doom was originally produced by Two River Theater John Dias, Artistic Director / Michael Hurst, Managing Director Featuring: Roxana Bell, Nathalie Bermudez, Alisha Caraballo, Angelluis Centeno, Alejandro Martinez Jr., Elena Grace Thomson (Understudy) Ticket and Show Information Cleveland Public Theatre utilizes a Choose What You Pay<https://www.cptonline.org/uncategorized/cleveland-public-theatre-announces-expanded-choose-what-you-pay-ticketing-practice/> policy, with no handling fees, allowing patrons the option to select their own rate. Tickets may be purchased here<https://www.cptonline.org/get-tickets/?spektrix=https%3A%2F%2Ftickets.cptonline.org%2Fclevelandpublictheatre%2Fwebsite%2FEventDetails.aspx%3FEventId%3D30201&show_id=30957> online, over the phone, and at the Box Office at 216.631.2727 ext. 501. For more information visit www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org> Extras Opening Night (March 22) – Ticket includes free admission to the post-show opening night celebration with appetizers by Rincon Criollo<https://www.rinconcriollocle.com/> and beverages and a chance to mingle with cast members. Free Bev Friday – Ticket includes FREE post-show beverages following every Friday night performance. Covid-Conscious Sunday (March 23 & 30) <https://www.cptonline.org/plan-your-visit/> ― Realizing that patrons have different levels of comfort while attending live events; we have designated these two performances where patrons are required to wear face masks for the duration of the performances. CDC suggests K95 or surgical for the best protection against Covid-19 and other airborne viruses. The James Levin Theatre is ADA-compliant featuring a ramped entrance and an all-gender, wheelchair accessible restroom. ###