<div dir="ltr"><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">Micro Theater CLE is accepting submissions for "A Microdose of Love" on Friday, February 13th, 2026 at The Hermit Club in Playhouse Square. Presented by Arts in the Abbey, this
iteration of Micro Theater CLE will feature short performances centered
on the theme of love (we're talking partners, friends, canine
companions - get creative!). The submission deadline is Wednesday, January 14, with creators notified by Monday, January 19. You don't need to have a fully-developed piece, just an idea. Click here for more information:</span> <a href="https://www.microtheatercle.com/submissions" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">https://www.microtheatercle.com/submissions</span></a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">At Micro Theater, we produce short performances that are staged simultaneously in different spaces throughout the same<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"> general area.
</span>Each show is performed a few times per night, so the audience can see a
few short plays in an evening with time in between to chat over beers.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">The micro theater concept started in Madrid before launching in Miami and Buenos Aires, and i<span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)">n 2024 and 2025</span> we staged several Micro Theater events in and around Cleveland. We had a blast and we want to do it again!</span></p><span class="gmail-im"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br>Traditional
plays, experimental plays, dramas, comedies, physical theater, sketch,
clown, burlesque, performance art, and immersive performance are all
fair game. Performances should be 15-minutes or less. If you're excited
about it, we'll try and make it work.<br><br>We have experienced
producers, directors, performers you can collaborate with, or you’re
welcome to direct and cast the show on your own. And if you’re a
director (or interested in trying out directing) and/or an actor and
would be interested in being in someone else’s show, let us know!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Please send any questions to <a href="mailto:info@microtheatercle.com" target="_blank"><span style="color:blue">info@microtheatercle.com</span></a>.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">Micro Theater CLE is produced by Mindy Childress Herman, Samantha Cocco, and Jonathon Morgan.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">--</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><br></span></p></span></div><br clear="all"></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div>Mindy Childress Herman</div><div><a href="http://www.mindychildress.com" target="_blank">www.mindychildress.com</a></div><div><a href="http://www.artsintheabbey.com" target="_blank">www.artsintheabbey.com</a></div><div><a href="http://www.microtheatercle.com" target="_blank">www.microtheatercle.com</a></div><br></div></div></div></div>