2023 One Act Festival at Carrollwood Players Theatre

Carrollwood Players Theatre Presents The 2023 One Act Festival

A CWP Mainstage Special Event - July 14th - 23rd, 2023

Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m.

Featuring 8 original short plays by local writers, presented in one theatrical experience!

Presented with the support of the Arts Council of Hillsborough County and the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners.

A Brief Story of Floridian Crime by Macks Milner Directed by Macks Milner

Two bumbling criminals in Florida have kidnapped a screaming, crying baby and intend to laugh all the way to the bank by collecting a ransom. But when their crime boss shows up and realizes the depths of their ineptitude, their future on the beaches of Mexico isn’t as certain as they’d hoped.

Watchwomen by Gretchen Suárez-Peña Directed by Moira Caraballo

The watchwomen of Menas keep watch by night at the southern end of town. A messenger breaks their monotony with unbelievable, yet horrifying news.

A Pair of Kara’s Shoes by Gabe Flores Directed by Rowan Gould

Practical jokes, internal fraternization, and the impact of handling people’s feet for a living are just some of the stories told as the real lives of professional footwear peddlers are revealed in this fascinating glimpse into the back room of the shoe store at the mall.

Myth-Taken Identity by Jim Moss Directed by David Fraga

Charlie might be a Prince. Cindy might be a dragon. Or maybe they’re just college students. It all depends on one’s courage to believe.

The Last Shirt Off His Back by Jim Moss Directed by Brie Nestler

When Barbara buys a unique old pillow at an estate sale and brings it home, she gets much more than she bargained for.

POTUS Pageant 2024 By Michael P. Cote Directed by Bryce Pfeiffer

What would happen if the President of the United States (POTUS) was chosen in the same way as the winner of TV reality talent competitions? We come to the final night of such a pageant, as we meet the last five contestants, vying for the ultimate prize.

Parents in Training by Marc S. Sanders Directed by Samantha Sacasa

While attending a parenting class taught by an opinionated instructor with high expectations, three couples learn everything they ever wanted to know about having a baby, and much more.

Night Beat: Starring Rock Diamond by Joe Pauly Directed by Se’a Ryan

A studio full of kooky characters broadcasts a radio “drama” that is anything but serious.