A series Nicole Sumlin (SumMedia Productions) along with Ensemble Executive Artistic Director Celeste Cosentino started virtually during the pandemic, this series focuses on short plays that take on big themes, sharing the black experience with Cleveland audiences. This April (2026) we will present our 5th Episode of this amazing series!
Pairing a national and local playwrights short works in repertory for a weekend of performances and engaging post show discussions! This years series will perform April 16-19th, 2026. Stay tuned for performance details!
This years Episode includes:
Milk by Amira Danan & Recipes on Used Napkins by Avery Pope
Each piece will be performed each night! Post performance talkbacks with the artists!
April 16th-19th, 2026.
Thur-Saturday @7:30 & Sunday @2.
Stay tuned for location and a link to purchase tickets!
Photos from past episodes!
Episode 4: The Bomb by Lisa Langford :: POOF by Lynn Nottage
Episode 3: TEENA WITH TWO E’s By Jocelyn Bioh :: ALL THE FLOWERS HAVE DIED by Johnathan Jackson
