The Cleveland Play House
8500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106
216.795.7000 x 4
www.clevelandplayhouse.com
OVERVIEW & MISSION
Founded in 1915, The Cleveland Play House is America’s first regional theatre. More than 12 million people have attended over 1,300 productions at The Play House – including more than 130 American and/or World Premieres. Today, under the leadership of Artistic Director Michael Bloom and Managing Director Kevin Moore, The Cleveland Play House is an artist-driven theatre that serves the Greater Cleveland community by holding true to its mission: To inspire, stimulate and entertain diverse audiences in Northeast Ohio by producing plays and theatre education programs of the highest professional standards.
Vision Statement: To be a top-tier theatre that is contemporary in style and substance.
Mission Statement: To inspire, stimulate and entertain diverse audiences in Northeast Ohio by producing plays and theatre education programs of the highest professional standards.
Core Values & Guiding Principles: Artistry, Community, Lifelong Learning
ARTISTRY
As the flagship theatre of Northeast Ohio, our primary purpose is to produce consistently high-quality productions commensurate with a top-tier theatre. We are driven by excellence and lead the region with a diverse repertoire of high-quality programming. Collaboration is our methodology, as we seize opportunities to work with top-flight artists and organizations nationally and within Northeast Ohio.
COMMUNITY
The Play House operates as an essential resource to the community. We are outward-looking, continually seeking to deepen relationships with audiences, collaborate with local organizations, and partner with educational institutions in Northeast Ohio. Our institutional strength is rooted in embracing diversity in our programming, staffing, governance, and base of support.
LIFELONG LEARNING
We value theatre as essential—throughout one’s life—for developing empathy, broadening understanding, and heightening awareness of the communal nature of our existence. Our educational programming is a critical component in the artistic exposure to children, youth, and adults.
