Cleveland Public Theatre to Receive Funding for Youth Arts Program
The Cleveland Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking authorization to partner with Cleveland Public Theatre to fund the 2026 Student Theatre Enrichment Program. Under the terms of emergency ordinance 1182-2026, the city would use Casino Revenue Funds from several specific wards to support this initiative.
## What's in the file
The legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation to enter into an agreement with Cleveland Public Theatre for the public purpose of providing the 2026 Student Theatre Enrichment Program. This program is an eight-week summer experience where youth ages 14-19 work together to create, produce, perform, and tour their own play Student Theatre Enrichment Program - Cleveland Public Theatre. The program is designed to provide hands-on job training for Cleveland youth from low-income families, focusing on developing academic achievement, interpersonal skills, and professional workplace skills STUDENT THEATRE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (STEP) 2025: TO SHAKE THE SLEEPING SELF (INSPIRED BY DON QUIXOTE) - Cleveland Public Theatre.
## Who may be affected
The record specifically names the Department of Parks and Recreation and Cleveland Public Theatre. The funding for this program is drawn from Casino Revenue Funds designated for Wards 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, and 15.
## Status and timeline
The emergency ordinance was introduced to City Council on September 25, 2026, and is currently listed as "Agenda Ready."
Residents can verify these details and track the progress of this legislation by visiting the official Legistar record for File No. 1182-2026.
Source record
- File
- 1182-2026
- Type
- Emergency Ordinance
- Status
- Agenda Ready
- Committee
- City Council
- Introduced
- September 24, 2026