Debut de Piezas Teatrales: Festival de Lectura

A Festival of New Play Readings

Cleveland Public Theatre

Cleveland, OH (Gordon Square)
Professional Theatre

By: Milta Ortiz and Ernesto Luna Camargo

November 30 - December 3, 2023

Show Descriptions:

This event is a bilingual reading series that features two new plays from the Latine community:  Pilar and Paloma by Milta Ortiz of Borderlands Theatre; Grandeza by Ernesto Luna Camargo, a founding member of Teatro Público de Cleveland.

Pilar and Paloma
After the newly built wall, Desert mourns her fallen Saguaros as Lupe rushes to get across the border. One mother’s grieving ripens another’s pregnancy and Zuri steps in to help Lupe’s twins. In a hurry, Zuri breaks desert convention and years later they must face the consequences. 



Staff and Cast

Pilar and Paloma
Director: Tania Benites

Cast:

Grandeza
Director: Obed Medina 

Cast:

Showtimes:

7pm Thursday
7pm Friday
7pm Saturday
3pm Sunday

Tickets

All tickets are "Choose What You Pay" (or market rate is $40)

(216) 631-2727

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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

Pilar and Paloma contains frank conversations about undocumented immigration and citizenship. 

Grandeza contains strong language and depictions of homophobia. 

Location:

Gordon Square Theatre
Cleveland Public Theatre
6415 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44102