cleveland PUBLIC theatre<https://www.cptonline.org/> Presents Funny, Like An Abortion<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2023-2024/funny-like-an-abortion/> By Rachel Bublitz Directed by Paige Conway April 25 through May 11, 2024 Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) presents Funny, Like An Abortion<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2023-2024/funny-like-an-abortion/> by Rachel Bublitz<https://rachelbublitz.com/>, a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere<https://nnpn.org/rolling-world-premiere>. Set in a future America where even saying the word “abortion” is a crime, this play is about loyalty, friendship, and value of freedom. There’s also juggling, tap-dancing and stage magic! Featuring: Maggie Adler (as Jade), Andrea de la Fuente (as Monroe) THE CREATIVE PRODUCTION TEAM INCLUDES: Director & Line Producer: Paige Conway Stage Manager: Yesenia Real Scenic Designer: Laura Carlson Tarantowski Lighting Designer: Libby Zamiska Costume Designer: Amanda Rowe-Van Allen Sound Designer: Angie Hayes Props Designer: Lisa L. Wiley Meet Playwright Rachel Bublitz (April 26)―Join us for a Q&A with the playwright as she discusses her play Funny, Like An Abortion. Opening Night (April 27)― Ticket includes free admission to the post-show opening party with appetizers and beverages! Mingle with cast members! Free Bev Friday – Every Friday night at CPT is Free Bev Friday. Free beer, wine, and soft drinks are served after the performance for about an hour. Join the staff and artists of CPT, talk about the show, and have a drink on us. And remember, hot beverages like coffee and tea are always complimentary at CPT performances. Post-show talk with a panel led by Preterm<https://www.preterm.org/> (May 3)―A discussion including members of Preterm, local physician and Director of Funny, Like An Abortion Paige Conway<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2023-2024/funny-like-an-abortion/>. Market Monday (May 6)<https://www.cptonline.org/funny-like-an-abortion-special-events/>–Ticket includes admission to pre-show pop-up market spotlighting local visual artists, retailers, entrepreneurs, and more! Beginning one hour prior to every Monday night performance. Covid-Conscious Performances (April 28 and May 5) ─ Face masks are required by all audience members for these performances. Ticket And Show Information Tickets for Funny, Like An Abortion can be purchased at www.cptonline.org<http://www.cptonline.org/> and range from $1 to $40 with no handling fees. Sunday matinees offer Covid-Conscious performances where face masks are required. Click here<https://www.cptonline.org/plan-your-visit/> for COVID-19 Safety Protocols. The James Levin Theatre is ADA-compliant featuring a patron elevator and an all-gender, wheelchair accessible restroom.