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Players Theatre Short Play & Musical Festival at The Players Theatre

Dates: (6/9/2016 - 6/26/2016 )

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The Players Theatre


838 North Tamiami Trail
New York,NY 10012-1202

Phone: 9178637113

Running Time: 90 minutes - approx

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There is no place like New York! With a city this rich in culture, scandal and diversity, the possibilities for theatrical reenactment are endless. The Players Theatre Short Play and Musical Festival encourage playwrights to mine this precious resource by offering an annual NYC – themed festival each June. Celebrating its 6th year, “Only in New York” opens Thursday, June 9 and runs for three weeks. Each week five or six original short plays (and one musical), by a variety of playwrights (including two high school students) will be presented and a “Best of the Week” production will be selected by audience vote.

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Players Theatre Reveals Week Two Winner Of LUV 2024 Short Play Festival
Players Theatre Reveals Week Two Winner Of LUV 2024 Short Play Festival
February 23, 2024

Week 2 of the 12th annual Players Theatre LUV 2024 Short Play Festival has come to a close. Learn about the winning play.


Theater Resources Unlimited to Present ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES as Part of TRU Voices New Plays Reading Series
Theater Resources Unlimited to Present ROLLING WITH THE PUNCHES as Part of TRU Voices New Plays Reading Series
February 14, 2024

Theater Resources Unlimited is partnering with CreateTheater.com to present the fourth virtual edition of theTRU Voices New Plays Reading Series. Learn more about the play!


The 12th Annual Players Theatre LUV Short Play Festival to Return in February
The 12th Annual Players Theatre LUV Short Play Festival to Return in February
January 16, 2024

The 12th Annual Players Theatre LUV Short Play Festival is back with a love-themed festival featuring original short plays that will make audiences laugh, cry, and feel all squishy inside.


Submissions Now Open For The February Players Theatre Short Play Festival - LUV
Submissions Now Open For The February Players Theatre Short Play Festival - LUV
November 05, 2023

Submissions are open for the February Players Theatre Short Play Festival - LUV. Submit your short play or musical about love for a chance to perform in Greenwich Village and win a $100 prize. Learn more here!


Players Theatre Short Play Festival BOO! Concludes; Week 3 Winner Announced
Players Theatre Short Play Festival BOO! Concludes; Week 3 Winner Announced
October 25, 2023

Players Theatre Short Play Festival Boo! concluded with the announcement of the Week 3 winner. The festival featured five new original short plays, with 'Escape from Margaritaville' taking the audience favorite. The festival also showcased 'The Kindness of Strangers,' 'Stupid Smart House,' 'The Red Men,' and 'Monstrous Villainy.'


Players Theatre Short Play Festival - BOO! Reveals Week 2 Winner
Players Theatre Short Play Festival - BOO! Reveals Week 2 Winner
October 18, 2023

Get the latest updates from Players Theatre Short Play Festival - Boo! as they announce the winners from Week 2 and share what's in store for Week 3. Don't miss the hilarious play 'Ghost Job' and other spooky performances at this annual event.


Week 1 Winner Revealed For Players Theatre Short Play Festival
Week 1 Winner Revealed For Players Theatre Short Play Festival
October 13, 2023

Join the Players Theatre Short Play Festival for a spooky weekend of original short plays. Week 1 winner announced - 'The Algorithm' explores the dangers of social media. Get your tickets now!


New Play FLAWLESS Comes to Theater for the New City in November
New Play FLAWLESS Comes to Theater for the New City in November
October 02, 2023

Theater for the New City presents Flawless, a tale of enchantment written by Robin Goldfin, based on and inspired by an award-winning essay by Canadian writer David J. Lawless. Learn more about this new play and find out how to get tickets here!


BLITHE SEANCE to Play The BOO! Short Play Festival Next Month
BLITHE SEANCE to Play The BOO! Short Play Festival Next Month
September 24, 2023

EMG Productions has announced that the short play “Blithe Séance” by Eugene M. Grygo is in the Boo! Short Play Festival at The Players Theatre.


The Players Theatre to Present 12th Annual Short Play Festival - BOO!
The Players Theatre to Present 12th Annual Short Play Festival - BOO!
September 05, 2023

Discover the thrilling lineup of original short plays chosen for the 12th Annual Players Theatre Short Play Festival - BOO! Join us as we embrace the macabre and get into the Halloween spirit. Don't miss out on this scare fest!


Players Theatre Short Play Festival – NYC 2023 - Names Week 2 Winner
Players Theatre Short Play Festival – NYC 2023 - Names Week 2 Winner
June 21, 2023

Like the A train at 14th Street, Week 2 of The Players Theatre Short Play and Musical Festival NYC 2023 came and went last weekend, taking audiences on a fabulous ride!


Players Theatre Short Play Festival NYC Announces Week One Winner
Players Theatre Short Play Festival NYC Announces Week One Winner
June 14, 2023

The untamable energy of NYC was in full swing last weekend during week one of The Players Theatre Short Play and Musical Festival NYC 2023. Produced by Be Bold! Production for the past 2 years, the festival runs for three weeks, offering a new selection of 15-minute original plays each week that celebrate the indelible spirit that is New York City.


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