Raymond Bobgan

Raymond Bobgan (he/they) specializes in working through an ensemble process to create new performances that are bold, multilayered and highly physical. Raymond’s work has been seen in Romania, Brazil, Denmark, Serbia, South Korea Turkey, The United Kingdom and Canada. Under his leadership since 2006, CPT has eliminated significant debt, run consistent operating surpluses, and completed a $7 million capital campaign. This financial advancement was a result of mission-focused programming including a strong emphasis on supporting new works and local artists, social justice, a bold aesthetic vision, and CPT’s educational and engagement programs.. For CPT, Raymond initiated Teatro Público de Cleveland Cleveland’s first Latinx theatre group and Masrah Cleveland Al Arabi one the nation’s only theatre groups focused on Arabic-speaking communities. Raymond was the first theatre artist to receive a Cleveland Arts Prize in 2014. Raymond also received Equality Ohio’s Ally Award and Cleveland’s Transgender Day of Remembrance’s Illumination Award for Cisgender Ally of the Year. He is also a recipient of the Governor’s Award for the Arts in Ohio. He is a former President of the Board of National New Play Network and is Board Chair of The Gordon Square Arts District.