Hunter, Zaks and More Take Part in 'Selected Shorts,' 6/7

On Wednesday, June 7, at 6:30 PM, "Amazing Stories with Surprise Endings" will feature appearances by Oscar-winner Holly Hunter and more. The evening will take place at the Peter Jay Sharp Theatre (2537 Broadway at 95th Street).

"The 'Selected Shorts' season concludes with some rollicking tales with real kickers, by T.C. Coraghessan Boyle, and Jonathan Safran Foer. Read by Holly Hunter (Oscar-winner for The Piano, on Broadway in Crimes of the Heart), Isaiah Sheffer, and Tony Award-winner Jerry Zaks (The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, La Cage aux Folles). The evening will also feature the winning entry of the Short Story Contest 2006," state press notes.

"One of New York's primary cultural resources, Symphony Space fosters artistically and culturally diverse music, dance, literary, theatre, family and film programs that bring artists and audiences together in an atmosphere of exploration and intimacy. Reaching audiences throughout New York City, the wider metropolitan area, and through distribution of programs via media such as radio, recordings, pod casts and touring the nation, Symphony Space presents and produces innovative, multidisciplinary world-class arts events, and provides a first-rate affordable facility for artists and producers. Combining adventurous programming and accessible ticket prices, its offerings are among the most diverse in New York. Its signature events include the award-winning 'Selected Shorts' hosted by Isaiah Sheffer and nationally broadcast on public radio stations, its Bloomsday on Broadway readings and its Wall to Wall music events and other marathons, making it a leader in in-depth artistic exploration. Symphony Space has also taken a position of leadership in curriculum-based arts education for children and adults."

Tickets are $25/$21, $22/$18 for members and $23/$19 for students and seniors. Rush tickets are $10; call day of show for availability. Call 212-864-5400, visit the box office or visit www.symphonyspace.org for tickets.