can i touch it?
Cleveland Public Theatre
Cleveland, OH (Gordon Square)
Professional Theatre
By: Francisca Da Silveira
April 20 - May 13, 2023
Show Description:
Shay Solomon’s got a lot going on between trying to find funding for her daughter to go to college, trying not to fire an opinionated rogue employee who happens to be her niece, and dealing with the white banker who’s trying to touch her hair—that is, her Black beauty supply store which is on the brink of foreclosure in the midst of ongoing neighborhood gentrification.
can i touch it? takes an often-humorous look at the politics of the Black hair care industry while prompting a dialogue about the inequities that entrepreneurs face within a community on the verge of forced change.
Staff and Cast
Director: India Nicole Burton
Cast:
Kalim Hill
Christina Johnson
De’Aja Mon’e
Michael Silas
Kadijah Wingo
Showtimes:
7:30pm Mondays (no performance 4/24)
7:30pm Thursdays
7:30pm Fridays
7:30pm Saturdays
3pm Sundays* (no performance 4/23)
*Sundays are COVID-Conscious performances, Click here for COVID-19 Safety Protocols.
Tickets
EVERY TICKET is Choose-What-You-Pay, available online, over the phone, and at the Box Office.
(216) 631-2727
Health and Safety Guidelines
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
Effective November 22, 2022, masks are optional, but recommended for patrons, staff, and volunteers in all public areas of CPT.
We realize that all people are unique and have different levels of comfort while attending live performances; thus, we are offering patrons the option of attending one of our Covid-Conscious performances on Thursdays for Test Flight and Danceworks; and Sundays for mainstage performances. The events/shows where these performances are offered will be indicated on each event’s page. Patrons will be required to wear masks for the duration of these events. Per the CDC, the masks that offer the best protection against Covid-19 are N95, K95 or surgical. Masks will be available upon request at the box office.
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
Please consider digital ticket delivery for a touch-free experience.
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.
Content Advisories
This production includes discussions and depictions of racism, discussion of addiction, and suicide.
Location:
James Levin Theatre
Cleveland Public Theatre
6415 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44102