The concept originated in Madrid in 2009 before expanding to Buenos Aires.
Plays are performed multiple times throughout a single evening.
The venue hosts thematic cycles that change every four weeks, ensuring constant rotation of material.
Rooms are specifically designed to minimize the distance between the performer and the spectator.
It often serves as a testing ground for experimental playwrights and emerging local directors.
Microteatro is a theater venue in the Palermo Soho district characterized by its 'micro-format' programming. Each play lasts exactly 15 minutes and is performed for an audience of no more than 15 people in small, intimate rooms. The venue operates with rotating monthly themes that dictate the content and tone of the scripts presented. Visitors can choose between multiple concurrent plays offered in different rooms throughout the evening. The building features an integrated bar and restaurant space where patrons can socialize between sessions. The experience is designed to be informal, encouraging interaction between the audience, actors, and directors.
The neon-lit bar area and the vibrant, artistic entrance hallway leading to the numbered doors of the theaters.
Buy a bundle of tickets if you plan to watch more than one play to save time at the box office.
Arrive early to secure a table in the bar area, which serves as the social hub between shows.
Check the monthly theme on their website in advance to select plays that align with your interests.
Do not arrive right at the start of a show slot, as you may be unable to enter the room once the performance has begun.
The venue typically operates from Wednesday through Sunday and is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Casual attire; guests are expected to remain silent and turn off phones once inside the small performance rooms.
