CPI New Voices Tickets

Welcome to CPI New Voices, the resident program of the Cincinnati Playwrights Initiative (CPI). Since 1996 and a longtime Aronoff Center resident company since 2001, New Voices presents fresh, local short plays and staged readings. These intimate performances often include post-show talkbacks, giving audiences a chance to engage with the creators and performers. Based at the Aronoff Center for the Arts in Cincinnati, this series highlights the voices of Cincinnati-area playwrights and nurtures new work from concept to stage.

As you explore CPI New Voices, you’ll find a vibrant catalog of works that reflect our city’s diverse creative landscape. Secure your seats for the next reading and join the conversation that shapes the future of local theatre.

Upcoming CPI New Voices performances for the 2025–2026 season include Hollywood Masala (Sept 16, 2025), Frightfest (Oct 28, 2025), Thanks for Calling (Nov 18, 2025), Welcoming Echoes (Feb 10, 2026), A Playwright’s Potpourri (Feb 10, 2026), The Angles of Mercy (Mar 10, 2026), What are the Odds (Mar 10, 2026), and Martha’s Will (Apr 14, 2026). All events take place at the Aronoff Center for the Arts in Cincinnati (Fifth Third Theater). Dates are subject to change; check our site for the latest information and to secure your tickets with ease.

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