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By: Nikkole Salter
Can a society legislate a change of heart? In Breakout Session (or Frogorse), a corporate training company is vying for a city contract for de-escalation and anti-bias training with Cleveland’s Police Department. When the white facilitator, presenting to Black and Latino police officers, tosses the approved curriculum out the window to ignite change her way, the session spirals in unexpected ways. Can a mantis shrimp and a crocodile teach us about building trust and the strength of vulnerability? Inspired by Cleveland’s Consent Decree with the U.S. Department of Justice, Breakout Session (or Frogorse) was commissioned by Cleveland Public Theatre with funding from the National New Play Network (NNPN). Continued World Premiere.
Director: Beth Wood
Cast:
Joey Florez Jr., Joshua McElroy, Troian Soo, Tina D. Stump, Nicole Sumlin, Beth Wood
7:30pm Thursdays
7:30pm Fridays
7:30pm Saturdays
2pm Sundays (10/30 and 11/6 only)
EVERY TICKET is Choose-What-You-Pay, available online, over the phone, and at the Box Office.
(216) 631-2727
VACCINATION PROTOCOLS
As we approach a lower rate of COVID-19 transmission in Cuyahoga County per the CDC, vaccinations are strongly recommended but not required for patrons at CPT effective March 1st, 2022.
STAY HOME IF ILL
Ticket holders who have been exposed to COVID-19 and/or are experiencing symptoms are asked to remain at home and contact the box office to discuss flexible options for their tickets.
MASKS PROTOCOLS
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Masks are optional for patrons, staff, and volunteers who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and can provide proof of vaccination at the theatre. If you cannot provide proof of COVID vaccination, you will be required to wear a mask during your visit.
“Fully vaccinated” means that 14 days have passed since either the second shot of a CDC or WHO-approved two-shot vaccine or since the administration of a CDC or WHO-approved one-shot vaccine.
AIR QUALITY
CPT has added ionization to our HVAC system, which is known to reduce risk from COVID-19.
SEATING
All productions will be ticketed up to full capacity.
TICKETS
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ENHANCED CLEANING
We are following enhanced cleaning and strict disinfection protocols.
CLEAN HANDS
We have hand sanitizer available and encourage guests to wash their hands frequently.
Breakout Session (or Frogorse) includes depictions and/or discussions of racism, bias, and violence. This production features characters who are Cleveland Division of Police officers wearing fake uniforms that include fake firearms. For details or additional content, please contact the Box Office at 216.631.2727 x501 or by emailing boxoffice@cptonline.org
James Levin Theatre
Cleveland Public Theatre
6415 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44102