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.

Pairing a national and local playwrights short works in repertory for a weekend of performances and engaging post show discussions! This year’s Episode includes:

-Milk by Amira Danan -
Recipes on Used Napkins by Avery Pope

The Darl Center for the Arts :: 5437 Broadway Ave, Cleveland, OH 44127
April 16th-19th, 2026 :: Thur-Saturday @7:30 & Sunday @2:00

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Photos from previous episodes!

Episode 4: THE BOMB by Lisa Langford :: POOF by Lynn Nottage (In Person!)
Episode 3: TEENA WITH TWO E’s By Jocelyn Bioh :: ALL THE FLOWERS HAVE DIED by Johnathan Jackson
Episode 2: NIGHT VISION by Dominique Morisseau :: TRADE FLOWERS FOR SALT by India Nicole Burton
Episode 1: THE BOMB by Lisa Langford :: POOF by Lynn Nottage (Virtually!)