*The Dark Room at Cleveland Public Theatre on January 9th* *This month: Open Mic! * The Dark Room is a place where writers take center stage and their work has a chance to grow. The Dark Room is an ongoing event held on the second Tuesday of each month. The Dark Room affords emerging and veteran playwrights the space and resources to develop new works. It offers a venue to workshop plays, novels, poems, or any other written work in a supportive, yet critical environment. *Tuesday, January 9th* *The Parrish Hall at CPT* (Just east of the Gordon Square Theatre Box Office) Cleveland Public Theatre 6415 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102 *FREE Beer!* *6:45 - 7:00pm: *Sign-up begins for writers and actors (space is limited). Writers can bring up to 10 minutes of work to be read; actors will be cast on the spot! All writers must arrive by 7:00pm for consideration. *PLEASE NOTE:* Work will be chosen randomly from all submissions until slots are full. *7:30pm: *Open Mic Session readings begin Suggested donation of $5 is welcomed at the door, but not required. See you in the Dark Room! -Mindy Mindy Childress Herman www.footstepsmediallc.com www.theumbrellatheatre.com