How to Live in a House on Fire
Test Flight: Week 3
Cleveland Public Theatre
Cleveland, OH (Gordon Square)
Professional Theatre
By: Kari Barclay
March 21 - March 23, 2024
Show Description:
It’s 2020 in Berkeley, California, and wildfires are raging. As a gay couple prepares to evacuate, they decide what from the 50 years of their relationship to take with them and what to leave behind. Their preparations take them back to the night they met in a queer commune in Berkeley in radical 1970, when other fires raged through the community and they dared to dream of a better future.
With sincerity and hope, this new play looks to queer history as a lens through which to understand our current moment of climate grief. How do we care for each other in times of crisis? In the words of Tennessee Williams: "We live in a perpetually burning building, and what we must save from it, all the time, is love."
Staff and Cast
Director: Kari Barclay
Cast:
Angel Valenzuela, Assad Khaishgi, Keith Kornajcik, Lil Craig of 2Reel, Nick Eaton, and Robert Masseria
Showtimes:
7pm Thursday*
7pm Friday
7pm Saturday
*Thursdays 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
There are no content advisories listed for this production.
Location:
James Levin Theatre
Cleveland Public Theatre
6415 Detroit Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44102