Dark Orchid at Gene Frankel Theatre Festival

Heather Violanti's short noir play DARK ORCHID is set to make its world premiere at the Gene Frankel Theatre Festival in Manhattan, running August 2 through 15, 2026. Set in 1944 Hollywood, the 15-minute play follows a failed screenwriter named Myrtle who, after a famous novelist attempts to steal her idea, moves to claim her own creative future. Directed by Jennifer Sandella, the production features N. Marie Teagno, David Michael Kirby, David Dowlett, and Mona Bruno, and plays as part of Block 8 at 24 Bond Street on August 2 at 5 p.m., August 8 at 7:30 p.m., and August 15 at 2:30 p.m., with tickets priced at $25 to $35.