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Josh Short is the Founding Artistic Director of The Wilbury Theatre Group, where his directing credits include; Martin McDonagh’s The Lieutenant of Inishmore, Eugene Ionesco’s Exit the King (w/ Rebecca Noon), Kristoffer Diaz's The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, and the New England premieres of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (w/ David Tessier), Lisa D'Amour's Detroit, and Wallace Shawn's adaptation of The Threepenny Opera.

As an actor with the Wilbury Group he appeared in the New England premiere of Rajiv Joseph’s Gruesome Playground Injuries, and the group's inaugural production, Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. Other theatres include; Perishable Theatre (Providence, RI), The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (Pawtucket, RI), Elemental Theatre Collective (Providence, RI), The LaJolla Playhouse (San Diego, CA), The Gaslamp Quarter Drama Department (San Diego, CA), The Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival (Provincetown, MA), and The Providence Black Repertory Company, where he served as Associate Producer from 2008 until their closing in 2010. He lives outside Providence with his wife Christine, and daughters, Raegan and Olivia.

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Full Schedule Set for Providence Fringe Festival Presented By Wilbury Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 3, 2025

The full schedule has now been revealed for the 12th Annual FRINGEPVD: The Providence Fringe Festival presented by The Wilbury Theatre Group. Tickets and FRINGE Passes are now available.
Artists Revealed and Passes On Sale For The 12thAnnual FRINGEPVD: Providence Fringe Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2025

The Artist lineup for the 12th Annual FRINGEPVD: The Providence Fringe Festival presented by The Wilbury Theatre Group has been announced and FRINGE Passes are now available.
Review: AMERICAN IDIOT at Wilbury Theatre Group
by Christopher Verleger - Jun 4, 2025

Wilbury Theatre Group concludes its season with a powerful, spirited, heart-stopping production of “American Idiot,” a musical based on rock band Green Day’s concept album of the same name.
Photos: AMERICAN IDIOT At Wilbury Theatre Group First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 28, 2025

Get a first look at Wilbury Theatre Group's AMERICAN IDIOT with photos by Erin X. Smithers. AMERICAN IDIOT features music by Green Day, lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong, book by Billie Joe Armstrong and Michael Mayer.
Photos: In Rehearsal For AMERICAN IDIOT At Wilbury Theatre Group
by A.A. Cristi - May 12, 2025

Check out rehearsal photos of the cast, crew, and creative team of American Idiot at Wilbury Theatre Group, featuring music by Green Day, lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong, book by Billie Joe Armstrong and Michael Mayer.
Cast And Creative Team Set for AMERICAN IDIOT at Wilbury Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2025

Wilbury Theatre Group has revealed the cast, crew, and creative team of the final show of their 2024/25 Main Series Season, American Idiot. Learn more and see how to attend!
Photos: First Look At Rhode Island Premiere Of FAT HAM At Wilbury Theatre Group
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 26, 2025

Check out just released production photos by Erin X. Smithers of the Wilbury Theatre Group's Rhode Island premiere of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize Winner for Drama: Fat Ham by James Ijames. 
Cast and Creative Team Set for FAT HAM at Wilbury Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 24, 2025

Wilbury Theatre Group has revealed the cast and crew of the Rhode Island premiere of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize Winner for Drama: Fat Ham by James Ijames, directed by Don Mays. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: THE FATHER: A TRAGIC FARCE at Wilbury Theatre Group
by Jay Pateakos - Jan 26, 2025

What did our critic think of THE FATHER: A TRAGIC FARCE at Wilbury Theatre Group?
Photos: THE FATHER Now Playing At Wilbury Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025

You can now get a first look at the Wilbury Theatre Group production of The Father: A Tragic Farce by Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton here!
Wilbury Theatre Group Kicks Off 2025 With THE FATHER
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2025

Wilbury Theatre Group has announced the cast and creative team for the professional Rhode Island premiere of The Father: A Tragic Farce by Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards; THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Stadium theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards; Stadium theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards; THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Stadium theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Rhode Island Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Photos: NOISE at Wilbury Theatre Group
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2024

Performances of the Wilbury Theatre Group's Rhode Island premiere of NOISE, a new musical by César Alvarez and directed by Dante Green, start this weekend. Get a first look at the production in the photos here!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Rhode Island Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Cast and Creative Team Set for NOISE, a New Musical at Wilbury Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024

Wilbury Theatre Group has revealed the cast and creative team for the Rhode Island premiere of NOISE, a new musical by César Alvarez, directed by Dante Green. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Rhode Island Premiere Of WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME At Wilbury Group
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024

Wilbury Theatre Group kicks off their 2024/25 Main Series Season with the season opener: What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck. Check out all new photos here!
Wilbury Theatre Group to Launch New Education Programs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2024

Wilbury Theatre Group will launch new education programs. Learn more and see how to attend.

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