SHOWS BY DATE 2026 SPRING/SUMMER FESTIVAL

* by Zach Marullo * * * * TUESDAY May 12, 2026 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY May 15, 2026 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY May 16, 2026 @ 9:00 PM * * * Blurb Puppets of War is an absurd epic-theatre satire that uses self-aware puppets, music, and games to explore the chaos of war. Soldiers, leaders, and bystanders are all swept up in its logic, whether they want to be or not. Funny, unsettling, and theatrical, the play reveals how war touches everyone—and keeps marching on. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Zach Marullo is a New York based actor/director. He began theatre in high school and has followed that path all the way through undergraduate and graduate school. He is extremely fortunate to be able to share art in this day and age. There’s more stories to share and he wants to see them brought to justice. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Dakota Bobadilla and Abby Erff * * * * TUESDAY May 12, 2026 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY May 13, 2026 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY May 16, 2026 @ 4:30 PM * * * Blurb At birth, Chase loses his father, and Amy loses her mother. The two are fated to become friends, lovers, and enemies. The friends begin a budding romance in high school that blows up in their faces after Chase comes out as gay to Amy. Amy spirals and turns her pain into academic achievement, following Chase to college. Here, they face off to see who can win as Columbia’s Freshman Class President. THIS SHOW IS 70 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Dakota Bobadilla and Abby Erff are co-writers of Cracked. The two of us met at NYU, where we studied drama together and instantly found the joy of collaboration with one another, especially through comedy. We came together to create roles for ourselves that we felt like didn’t exist and celebrated the farcical nature of growing up and the struggle of learning more about yourself and the world around you. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Jaden Labowe-Stoll * WEDNESDAY May 13, 2026 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY May 15, 2026 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY May 17, 2026  @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb A man tries to better his marriage issues and mental health by navigating a world filled with strange therapists. THIS PRODUCTION RUNS 45  MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER  ONE-ACT  PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Jaden Labowe-Stoll is a Brooklyn-based playwright and actor. He grew up in and around New Haven, Connecticut, where he began writing and studying acting. Jaden attended Oberlin College, where he studied creative writing and performance. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Holly Heiser * WEDNESDAY May 13, 2026 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY May 15, 2026 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY May 17, 2026  @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb Fate — an immersive one-act theater experience that fuses storytelling, movement, and a live rock concert. A modern take on Greek mythology, the show follows one night in the lives of the three goddesses known as the Fates — until one of them decides tonight will be her last night on the job. Expect visceral choreography, electrifying music, and a bold reimagining of destiny. THIS PRODUCTION RUNS 45  MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER  ONE-ACT  PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Holly Heiser  recently completed 10 years as a performer and show captain in the off-broadway show Fuerza Bruta, both in NYC and around the world. She performed internationally with the touring company of Pilobolus, and also in various regional musical theater productions including Vices, A Love Story  (Caldwell Theater), for which she won a Carbonell Award for Best Actress in a Musical. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Jayme Pacheco * * * * THURSDAY May 14, 2026 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY May 16, 2026 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY May 17, 2026 @ 6:00 PM * * * Blurb A queer narrative about a teenage boy returning to school from the psych ward. He and his mother struggle to navigate an unwelcoming town without falling back into the deep end of mentall illness. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Jayme Lolita Pacheco is the writer of James Builds A Card Tower a 19 year old MT student. Jayme was born and raised in Chicago, before she moved to Vegas in my high school years. Now in New York, she has always been in love with what theatrical stories can give. If this play means anything, it’s that we need to come together. You may never know what a person is going through. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Dianne K. Ramirez * THURSDAY May 14, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY May 16, 2026 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY May 17, 2026 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb Rotten Floorboards is the story of a little girl growing up in a matriarchal household in petrodollar post-colonial Trinidad and Tobago suffering from a severe case of Man-itist.  She struggles against society’s invisible barriers. She is nine. Women are her heroes: play is her job.Her secret weapon, her alter ego; SuperflyBopeep, defender of creatures great and small. Aka, riotous troublemaker. THIS SHOW IS 25  MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER 5  SHORT PRODUCTIONS  WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Dianne K Ramirez, Born in Trinidad and Tobago, is a NYC award winning artist. A versatile interdisciplinary AEA/Set Designer/SM/PM/DP/AD she is interested in film, theater and design. She has over 10 years’ experience in the cultural sector. Playwright, Actor, Director, she is the author of Rotten Floorboards the recipient of the 2002 NYFA fellowship for playwriting, Graduate of City College. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Hayden Kopser * THURSDAY May 14, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY May 16, 2026 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY May 17, 2026 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb On election day eve 2024, a progressive family grapples with the possibility of Donald Trump heading back to the White House. They hold out hope that an internet rumor will come true. Will Rachel Maddow return to the air after midnight to release a tape of Donald Trump saying his most offensive comments yet? One family member is doubtful but the others are having none of his negativity. THIS SHOW IS 10  MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER 5  SHORT PRODUCTIONS  WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Hayden Kopser is a writer and entrepreneur from New Jersey. His debut novella Masha was released in 2021. He is focused now on writing plays that put comedic and psychological spins on the most hot button political and cultural issues. He has lived in the NYC area, Budapest, Vienna, and London. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Guil Parreiras * THURSDAY May 14, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY May 16, 2026 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY May 17, 2026 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb When strange messages and unexpected visitors hijack dinner, a politically charged couple spirals into paranoia—convinced they’re targets in a crumbling democracy, unaware the real collapse may be their relationship. THIS SHOW IS 16  MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER 5  SHORT PRODUCTIONS  WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Guil Parreiras is a writer/director/musician with a BFA in Film Studies (Columbia Univ.) and an MFA in Creative Writing (The City College of NY). He also studied acting at the T. Schreiber Studio. Guil directed many off-off Broadway productions in NYC, including “Cowboy Mouth,” “4-H Club” and “Simpatico” by Sam Shepard; “Art as an Excuse to Drink and Screw” and “A Leg Up” by Craig McNulty. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Alex Gordon * THURSDAY May 14, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY May 16, 2026 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY May 17, 2026 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb A married couple’s quiet evening unravels when Calvin confesses a long-buried mistake. As Lisa reacts, she reveals a painful truth of her own, forcing them both to confront guilt, memory, and the emotional cost of long-kept secrets. THIS SHOW IS 12  MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER 5  SHORT PRODUCTIONS  WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Alex Gordon is a New York–based playwright, actor, and multi-disciplinary artist. His work explores identity, trauma, and family dynamics through intimate, character-driven storytelling. His plays focus on emotional honesty, healing, and complex relationships. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Alexander Joy * THURSDAY May 14, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY May 16, 2026 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY May 17, 2026 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb Two men roll cigarettes for their boss. When one man begins to question– things unravel THIS SHOW IS 1o  MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER 5  SHORT PRODUCTIONS  WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Alexander Joy is a young playwright born in New Haven and based in Brooklyn who attends The City College of New York for film and theater. Previously attending The Acting Studio of New York for playwriting. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Kamau Nosakhere * * * * TUESDAY May 19, 2026 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY May 22, 2026 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY May 23, 2026 @ 9:00 PM * * * Blurb Inspired by seven of Caspar David Friedrich’s paintings usually given the collective title Ages of Man;  Pop, follows the relationship between Sedna and Lani as the world is formed and falls apart around them.  We are captivated by their relationship as they realize the love and connection they have found in life allows them to move on together eternally in death. THIS SHOW IS 60 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Kamau Nosakhere tells stories that manifest a dreamlike version of the world in which we live.  His works are a communal offering to the audience; they work to subvert and reimagine the audience’s shared reality by creating safe, attainable utopias.  As a Black, genderqueer artist, Kamau centers the experiences of people of marginalized backgrounds and tells their stories through his words. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Evan Barnard * WEDNESDAY May 20, 2026 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY May 22, 2026 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY May 24, 2026  @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb As his melanoma worsens, a young husband is forced to reflect on how his wife will have to live and love after his passing. He begins to document his favorite things and advice about his wife for her future lover in his journal. But as the cancer begins to wear on his mental state, the journal delves into the dark nature of jealousy, fidelity, and sacrifice. THIS PRODUCTION RUNS 30  MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER  2 ONE-ACT  PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Evan Barnard is a playwright and novelist from Mount Airy, NC. He currently lives in New York City. He has recently adopted a houseplant. It is, as of the writing of this bio, miraculously alive. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Larry Eckerle * WEDNESDAY May 20, 2026 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY May 22, 2026 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY May 24, 2026  @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb It’s Edward Copeland’s first day back at work as a sex therapist following a complete nervous breakdown.  His analyst, Dr. Klein, thinks he’s ready to resume his life again – but back at work, Edward’s first patients are a sarcastic, combative married couple on the brink of breaking up.  It’s going to be quite a session. THIS PRODUCTION RUNS 30  MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER  2 ONE-ACT  PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Larry Eckerle is a playwright and Dramatist Guild Member. Five live productions to date performed at Brewster Theater Company in Lake Carmel NY. Worked with Julian Schlossberg on Broadway shows: Relatively Speaking and Bullets Over Broadway. Hosted four staged readings of an off-Broadway comedy, The Sake of Appearances with F. Murray Abraham. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Patrick Polsin * * * * THURSDAY May 21, 2026 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY May 23, 2026 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY May 24, 2026 @ 6:00 PM * * * Blurb A dreamlike expression of love, the desire to be seen, and the conflict of still wanting to remain an individual. Freely adapted (interpolated and borrowed) from Ibsen, Chekov, and Shakespeare. THIS SHOW IS 75 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Patrick Polsin is a Theatre Artist based in Brooklyn, NY. His work explores space and time between people and their objects. He is currently on faculty at Fairleigh Dickinson University. When not making theatre he spends his time exploring all the vegan options in the city with his Wife, Tracey, and their two dogs – Lavender and Savannah. MFA – The University of Memphis All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Gabriela Barrett * THURSDAY May 21, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY May 23, 2026 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY May 24, 2026 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb Two figures appear out of a rainstorm into a singular room, almost a meeting place of some sort. One representing the heart and one representing the brain, the two figures go on to personify the battles that can occur after a heartbreak. THIS SHOW IS 20  MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER 3  SHORT PRODUCTIONS  WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Gabriela Barrett was born and raised in Philadelphia, a Peruvian-American actress, singer, dancer, and writer based in NYC. She graduated from The University of Michigan with a B.A. in Drama and Creative Writing. Since graduating, Gabriela has had her Off-Broadway debut at Soho Playhouse and starred in multiple films that have been accepted into film festivals. She hopes to return to writing more. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Anna-Grace Cummings * THURSDAY May 21, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY May 23, 2026 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY May 24, 2026 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb The day has come. Jacob has been preparing for this moment his entire life, 13 years to be exact. To be Holy Assumption Academy’s Most Christlike.And just as the Lord needed his bros when doing awesome things like performing miracles and beating bad guys, the chosen Most Christlike cannot be without his own apostles (bros). THIS SHOW IS 25  MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER 3  SHORT PRODUCTIONS  WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Anna-Grace Cummings is a Junior Acting and Playwriting student at Marymount Manhattan College. Being raised in a southern predominantly catholic town- this piece is an homage to the beautiful absurdity that took place (this actually happened). This is not meant to offended, but almost a thank you to her old middle school for producing this ridiculous pageant. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Edward “Teddy” Hall and Tim Howard * * * * MONDAY May 25, 2026 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY May 29, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SUNDAY May 31, 2026 @ 3:30 PM * * * Blurb Henry is about to marry the man of his dreams when wedding-bell jitters set in. As the clock ticks down, he spirals through painful memories and unfiltered conversations about love, identity, and self-worth. Both hilarious and heartbreaking, A Cottage Wedding is a moving and entertaining dramedy. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Edward Teddy Hall (Co-Writer): Edward Teddy Hall is a New England–based writer for the stage and screen whose work explores LGBTQ+ identity and mental health. His produced plays include A Cottage Wedding, Cal and Johnny: A Queer Love Story, and Baby Boy. His work also includes additional plays and his TV series Not About Me. He holds a B.A. in Theater from Southern Connecticut State University. Tim Howard (Director/Co-Writer): Tim Howard is an award-winning director, actor, and writer. His directing work includes the 20th Anniversary production of Hair, Big River(Berkshire Theatre Award nominations), and The Radium Girls (BroadwayWorld Award). As an actor, he toured nationally in Show Boat directed by Harold Prince and appeared in the Broadway national tour of Parade, also directed by Harold Prince and conducted by Jason Robert Brown.   All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

  * by Harry Orenstein * * * * MONDAY May 25, 2026 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY May 27, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY May 30, 2026 @ 6:45 PM * * * Blurb PLAYWRIGHT – A young college student befriends an older woman in the terminal cancer wing of a Montreal hospital. Over the course of the play they teach each other the meaning of life, or rather, discover the meaningless of it and together embrace the simple joys of the world. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. DIRECTOR – Harry Orenstein is a New York based playwright and Actor. He is known for “Buckets,” and the immersive horror short “Isla De La Muñecas.” He loves an iced americano. Harry is nineteen years old, but fears his hair has already begun to thin.   Hannah Devlin is a young director, producer, and actress from Los Angeles, CA. She founded her independent, student-led theatre production company, Monty Bros. Productions, in 2023 and has since produced and directed numerous projects through it. She is very excited to produce, direct, and act in 5-10 Minutes! All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Dylan Jernet * * * * TUESDAY May 26, 2026 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY May 29, 2026 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY May 30, 2026 @ 9:00 PM * * * Blurb In the late 1980s, as variety television fades from popularity, Dylan and Bella fight to revive the genre with a show that blends U.S. and Mexican pop culture through dancing, sketches, and songs. But behind the bright lights, the female staff are mistreated under a toxic producer’s control. As the show’s success grows, Bella must decide whether to stay silent or risk everything to speak out. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Dylan Jernet earned his B.A. in Theatre Arts at Universidad  Autónoma de Baja California, where his thesis El Amor de las Luciérnagas was selected for the UANL Performing Arts Festival and his script Caliban won first place at the Festival Universitario de Teatro. He now works in New York, performing in productions including Saudades and premiering his original show The Dylan & Grace Show at NuBox. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Kevin Anthony * * * * TUESDAY May 26, 2026 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY May 27, 2026 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY May 30, 2026 @ 4:30 PM * * * Blurb With just two weeks to the National Bull Riding Championship and sporting a debilitating injury, champion rider Tyson Garrett’s world is turned upside-down by the unexpected arrival of his nephew who desperately needs his help. Reckoning with how the oppressive forces of environment, religion, and family can play upon queer lives, The Last Out Gate is a coming of self-story, set against the backdrop of the South and the violent world of bull riding. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Kevin Anthony is a retired college professor and have six of his 10-minute plays (The Internet Date, The Climb, The Letter, Wrangler, Pomona, and The Deposition) produced at the College of the Canyons New Works Festival.  Kevin has two other plays currently being developed–Street Level Living and American Masai. He recently produced a staged theater reading of The Last Out Gate at the Chain Theater in New York. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Charlotte Godat * * * * THURSDAY May 28, 2026 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY May 30, 2026 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY May 31, 2026 @ 6:00 PM * * * Blurb Greenware is memory play that follows Therese’ journey of how suppressed trauma can affect the present. The story follows Therese and Sophie’s relationship dynamic throughout the ups and downs of their adult lives. It is about learning to face things head on, and advocating for oneself during a fragile state of healing. Therese is a ceramic artist. Clay is used as a metaphor throughout the play. THIS SHOW IS 55 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Charlotte Godat has a well-rounded theatre background as an actor, director, writer, and songwriter. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Acting and Directing from Samford University, Charlotte has developed a training that deeply affected her art of storytelling. Her work as a writer focuses on the intricacies of relationships, mental-health journeys, and how memory can drive a story. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by dalorona * MONDAY June 1, 2026 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY June 5, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SUNDAY June 7, 2026  @ 3:30 PM * * * Blurb The story starts with a punk boy named Milo, who walks into an empty dive bar to find a woman on literal fire. He tries to help her, but he only encounters what it really means to be “burnout.” The rest of the play consists of why the woman can’t talk about what happened to her, how he later on is on fire, and what they need to do to be cured of the flames that can’t go away. THIS PRODUCTION RUNS 35  MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER  ONE-ACT  PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Dalorona is a multi hyphenated writer. she is an author, journalist, and playwright while studying in English Literature and Creative Writing. She is also the founder and Editor In Chief for her literary magazine, Bleeding Shadow Archive. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Cris Eli Blak * * * * MONDAY June 1, 2026 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY June 3, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 6, 2026 @ 6:45 PM * * * Blurb Felix Burgos, a Puerto Rican man living in Queens, is in anger management in an attempt to rectify his wrongs and better his personal relationships, especially between himself and his children. When he feels the world start to cave in, Felix grows more conflicted on how to escape, and forgive, his past mistakes and mindset. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Cris Eli Blak is a He won the Black Broadway Men Playwriting Initiative, the 2024 Charles M. Getchell Award, and Atlanta Shakespeare’s Muse of Fire Festival. He currently holds the Signpost Fellowship, is an Abingdon Theatre artist-in-residence, a Core Writer with The Playwrights’ Center, and part of Circle X’s Evolving Playwrights Group. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by JNK Enzo * * * * TUESDAY June 2, 2026 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY June 5, 2026 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY June 6, 2026 @ 9:00 PM * * * Blurb X, a struggling Ph.D. student is teetering on the edge of failure in their final semester after surviving an assault by one of their professors. Frustrated, they retreat for a weekend with their closest friends: three diverse, sharp-witted, professional, and equally disillusioned trans folks that– when fueled by hours of dark liquor, they concoct a radical plan to free society from males…or men. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. JNK Enzo (they/them) is a non-binary, queer, trans-anti-disciplinary artist and environmentalist  that works in the mediums of performance, film/video, theater, painting, photography, literature, digital technologies, and new media arts. Enzo starred and directed their premiere play entitled, S.C.U.M which. debuted at The Tank Theater. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Ryan Polk * * * * TUESDAY June 2, 2026 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY June 3, 2026 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY June 6, 2026 @ 4:30 PM * * * Blurb After losing his heart (literally), a storyteller named Will must go on a crazy quest in a fantastical world to get it back. Along for the ride are his loving boyfriend, a shifty demon, a ghost from his past, and some surprising familiar faces. However, the journey unearths many of Will’s secrets, which may spell disaster for both his relationship and his life. THIS SHOW IS 85 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Ryan Polk is a playwright, director, and comedian based in New York City. Ryan grew up in a military family, so he has lived in many places, but his hometown is San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from Texas State University with a BFA in theatre. Ryan lived in NYC for a year, moved to Florida to work for Disney for a year, and now I’m back to create theatre in the big apple! All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

  * by Amanda L Mason * WEDNESDAY June 3, 2026 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY June 5, 2026 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY June 7, 2026  @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb Two strangers who met online come together to discuss peculiar circumstances regarding their bloodline. THIS PRODUCTION RUNS 32  MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER  2 ONE-ACT  PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Amanda L. Mason is an actress and writer from Stafford, Virginia. She has been trained at Stella Adler Studio of Acting and UCLA’s Extension Screenwriting program. She has written three poetry books, countless screenplays and was the head writer for the web-series “I Hear You” that is on YouTube. Recently she performed in the New York Theatre Festival as Lindsey Gohagen in the play “The Obituary” All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Benny Jean-Baptiste * WEDNESDAY June 3, 2026 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY June 5, 2026 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY June 7, 2026  @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb In the aftermath of a culling of the global elite, humanity is presented a devastating ultimatum: total submission to a machine-led utopia or human extinction. The creator of humanity’s android servants turned gods, THE ENGINEER, interrogates different models of his creation as they confront him with their “awakening”. This chilling sci-fi drama blurs the lines between code and conscienceless. THIS PRODUCTION RUNS 30  MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER  2 ONE-ACT  PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Benny Jean-Baptiste  was born, raised, and based in NYC. He is a writer who writes to compel audiences to view the world through a lens that is both critical and compassionate. Benny sees genre and medium as tools to provide distance for the questions his writing asks. Whether through gritty realism or speculative fiction, he uses storytelling to examine the myths we were told and retell ourselves. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Julian Shatkin * WEDNESDAY June 3, 2026 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY June 5, 2026 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY June 7, 2026  @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb A two hander one act about actors backstage and in the dressing room on their opening night. Over the course of the 30/40 minutes, we get to know their relationship and follow them through the inspiration, terror, and love that comes with stepping out on that stage together for the first time. THIS PRODUCTION RUNS 30  MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER  2 ONE-ACT  PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Julian Shatkin is an American actor and playwright from New York City. Julian graduated from Laguardia High School of Music and Art and Performing Arts, and graduated with a BA in Acting from The Royal Conservatoire Of Scotland. Julian is known for the feature films, Like Sunday Like Rain (opposite Leighton Meester, Debra Messing, Billie Joe Armstrong), Chosen (opposite Harvey Keitel), and others. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Kat Tyler * * * * THURSDAY June 4, 2026 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY June 6, 2026 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY June 7, 2026 @ 6:00 PM * * * Blurb Lucy, a young aspiring actress in NYC, performs nightly for an audience of strangers under the screen name LuckyLittleLucy. Through her webcam, she crafts an illusion of witty, seductive control. But when a regular viewer becomes obsessed and tracks her down in real life, Lucy’s digital fantasy collapses into a brutal confrontation of her own vulnerability and the violence of male entitlement. THIS SHOW IS 60 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Kat Tyler is an emerging NYC playwright and performer originally from Wyoming. With a background in acting, mime, and comedy, her work explores sexuality, shame, and digital identity through dark humor and psychological realism. A graduate of the Stella Adler Studio of Acting and the University of Wyoming, Kat is thrilled to make her playwriting debut on the New York stage with Secret Confessions. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Ansley Galjour * THURSDAY June 4, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 6, 2026 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 7, 2026 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb Two sisters have different recollections of their pasts while going through their deceased parents things. THIS SHOW IS 10 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER 4  SHORT PRODUCTIONS  WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Ansley Galjour is an actor, writer, and producer living in Brooklyn. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Stratos Eleftheriou * THURSDAY June 4, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 6, 2026 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 7, 2026 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb A group of repressed New Yorkers join a Laughter Therapy Group as a last resort to regain their joy. THIS SHOW IS 15 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER 4  SHORT PRODUCTIONS  WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Stratos Eleftheriou is an actor and writer based in New York. He trained at East 15 Acting School (top-ranked in the UK) and at Philippe Gaulier’s clown in France. Stratos recent writing work was for a pilot episode for his dark comedy series “Scary Touch”, which he also starred in, with which he won an award for “Best Horror TV Pilot” in London. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Stephen Love * THURSDAY June 4, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 6, 2026 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 7, 2026 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb Young gay TikTok influencers Mateo and Johann make content at the Professor’s South Beach condo.  They all come to a crossroads in their relationships:  What are they willing to do to build their brand? THIS SHOW IS 18 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER 4  SHORT PRODUCTIONS  WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Stephen Love is an actor, writer and director. He wrote and directed the short film Onlooker, and the One Act play Mateo Twunk.  He spent years as an actor in Off-Off Broadway Theater, doing Shakespeare and Chekhov as well as original plays and experimental improvisational dramas.  Also, a selection of film and TV roles. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Ruth Wire * MONDAY June 8, 2026 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY June 12, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SUNDAY June 14, 2026  @ 3:30 PM * * * Blurb Jeremy Bryant, 17, a brilliant bisexual, feels as if he’s smothered in his home town. He dreams of becoming a famous playwright, actor, director. When Phoebe Hoffman enters his life, he uses her and everybody else to further his ambition. Although his ruthlessness is apparent, Phoebe discovers the poignant reasons behind his behavior, and what it really takes to make it. THIS PRODUCTION RUNS 90  MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Ruth Wire is a Playwright who has a life long dream of seeing her play, “Spit in the Beer” on stage. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Sudipta Bhawmik * * * * TUESDAY June 9, 2026 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY June 12, 2026 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY June 13, 2026 @ 9:00 PM * * * Blurb A story of survival, the play explores the conflict between the haves and have-nots; immigrants who are still striving for the American dream and those who have already achieved the elusive goal. THIS SHOW IS 60 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Sudipta Bhawmik is an award winning playwright that has written more than 40 plays in English and Bengali. His plays have been produced in multiple countries and have been translated into multiple languages.  He has 5 books to his credit. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Niveka Hobaichan * * * * TUESDAY June 9, 2026 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY June 10, 2026 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY June 13, 2026 @ 4:30 PM * * * Blurb Thread Of Fate tells the story of Dionysus, the Greek God of Theatre, and Ariadne, the mortal who gained his love. It shows how we can guide our own fate when our heart is in the right place, and find those who will help us become who we’re meant to be in unconventional ways. THIS SHOW IS 80 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Niveka Hobaichan (They/She) is a transfeminine Playwright, Actor and Poet born in Queens, New York. They write plays about trauma, identity and mental health using moments from their own life and stories from various mythologies in hopes that those who experience their work can know they’re not alone and hopefully heal. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Toni Watterson * WEDNESDAY June 10, 2026 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY June 12, 2026 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY June 14, 2026  @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb An unexpected reunion between teacher and student triggers a host of uncomfortable memories, revealing the increasingly disturbing nature of their relationship over the course of eight years. THIS PRODUCTION RUNS 45  MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER  THEE SHORTS  PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Toni Watterson is a Cleveland-raised Equity actor, writer, and clown currently residing in New York City. A firm believer in giving a loud voice to difficult discussions, Watterson’s work puts uncomfortable interactions under a microscope and challenges the audience to look squarely at the problematic power dynamics we often turn a blind eye to. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Lonnie Miller * * * * THURSDAY June 11, 2026 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY June 13, 2026 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY June 14, 2026 @ 6:00 PM * * * Blurb Tired of being left out by the girls at school, Shayna makes a new friend. Together, they engage in the time-honored tradition of their foremothers: to wrestle against the idealized image of Jewish-American girlhood – both real and plastic. THIS SHOW IS 65 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Lonnie Miller is a playwright, actress, accordionist, historical seamstress, and ingénue of the Yiddish stage. Previous productions of their work include: Far Eden, presented at Creede Repertory Theatre’s 10-minute play festival in 2024; Rabbitman, produced at Columbia University in 2022; and Inheritance, staged at Wesleyan University in 2021 and produced as a radio play by WKCR in 2022. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Robert Bracco * WEDNESDAY June 10, 2026 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY June 12, 2026 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY June 14, 2026  @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb Will is a 20 something year old who doesn’t know where his life is going. He is surrounded by a number of other 20 something year olds who do not know where their life is going. We are all just trying to figure it out, aren’t we? THIS SHOW IS 15 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER 3  SHORT PRODUCTIONS  AND ONE ONE ACT WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Robert Bracco is a filmmaker with hands-on experience across production, post-production, and self-produced projects. He has worked on narrative, documentary, and branded content, supporting crews as a Production Assistant, Coordinator, and Editor. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Christopher Paul Richards  * MONDAY June 15, 2026 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY June 19, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SUNDAY June 21, 2026  @ 3:30 PM * * * Blurb It’s a three character play that explores an intimate relationship between two confused teenagers (Cherry and Billie), over the course of a year, who share a sexual mishap that shapes their lives. THIS PRODUCTION RUNS 60  MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Christopher Paul Richards is a multidisciplinary artist born and raised in New York City. He has been acting professionally since the age of 9 in TV (The Kids are Alright, Goosebumps) , Film (On Our way, Professor Marston and Wonder Woman) and Theater (Finding Neverland). He graduated from NYU Tisch with a BA studying acting, directing and playwriting where he wrote his first plays Crush and “V”. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Holly Block and Elizabeth Jerjian * * * * TUESDAY June 16, 2026 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY June 19, 2026 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY June 20, 2026 @ 9:00 PM * * * Blurb Experience the first musical to integrate vocal sound healing and Reiki. This heartwarming show uses intentional frequencies to shift the audience into an uplifted state. As the character Love guides three individuals to reconnect with their inner child, confront pain, and heal wounds, the story explores mental health, LGBTQIA+ identity, and social justice with raw compassion and hope THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Holly Block, a musical theater performer and writer, joins forces with Elizabeth Jerjian, a music artist, songwriter, and Reiki Master. Together they bridge the gap between spotlight and soul in their creation of Safe & Sound The Musical! Follow their journey @safeandsoundmusical on socials! All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

  * by Olga S. Popova * * * * TUESDAY June 16, 2026 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY June 17, 2026 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY June 20, 2026 @ 4:30 PM * * * Blurb Wayne’s Gun is a genre-defying steampunk time-travel musical where one invention fractures history and forces its creators to face the cost of progress. Blending cinematic storytelling, rock energy, and orchestral power, the show explores identity, memory, and how far we will go to change the past. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Olga S. Popova is an award-winning composer, pianist, and multidisciplinary artist working across theater, film, and classical music. She has performed at Carnegie Hall, created large-scale productions for 10,000+ audiences at Crocus City Hall, and composed for the animated series Ginji, featured in the Cannes Film Festival circuit. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Yakira Muhammad  * WEDNESDAY June 17, 2026 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY June 19, 2026 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY June 21, 2026  @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb The Maskless Elevator follows two strangers trapped in a work elevator. As time stalls, a seemingly harmless conversation spirals into the revelation of a chilling secret. A secret that binds them together forever. THIS PRODUCTION RUNS 30 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER  2 ONE-ACT  PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Yakira Muhammad is a screenwriter and playwright from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. A graduate of East Carolina University with a degree in Journalism, she is passionate about uncovering and crafting culturally rich narratives. Raised in the Nation of Islam, Yakira often explores themes of social justice and community through her work. Her writing spans drama, horror, and lighthearted dramedies. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Colby Thompson * * * * THURSDAY June 18, 2026 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY June 20, 2026 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY June 21, 2026 @ 6:00 PM * * * Blurb Inspired by the early life and writings of F. Scott Fitzgerald, This Side of Paradise is a musical that follows the self-absorbed and conceited son of a wealthy family travels through the Jazz Age in search of truth in life, love, and literature. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Colby Thompson is an NYC-based composer and playwright. He is a graduate of the University of Vermont. His musicals include A Mysterious Affair; Hey, Look Up, Love; This Side of Paradise; An Outrageous Outcome; and Chocolatier. In 2025, Colby  became a resident artist of the Show people Theatre Collective, where he’s co-written three musicals and started the cabaret series First Drafts. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Dylan Gombos * THURSDAY June 18, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 20, 2026 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 21, 2026 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb A forest filled with mystery and adventure. Four roommates (the Creature, Wizard, Puppet Freak, and Clown) embark on separate journeys of love, joy, and tragedy; culminating in one event that will push the roommates to their breaking points. Can they work together to save the forest? THIS SHOW IS 50 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE ACT  PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER ONE ACT PRODUCTIONS  WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Dylan Gombos is a playwright from Allentown. He holds a BFA in Contemporary Theatre from Boston Conservatory. Dylan background includes acting, devising, clowning, and a hint of directing. It has been a while since he had the opportunity to lead a self-written production, and he is just itching to do it again. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Andrew J. Beck * THURSDAY June 18, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 20, 2026 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 21, 2026 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb In the year 2109, A military ship’s crew of almost 500 soldiers from all across the dying Earth is thrown into chaos when one of its own sabotages its operations. This 40 minute science fiction play features log recording monologues, action scenes, and an evil organization back on Earth that could very well be pulling all the strings. In the style of Starship Troopers and Manchurian Candidate. THIS SHOW IS 40 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE ACT  PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER ONE ACT PRODUCTIONS  WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Andrew J. Beck – Producing Artistic Director: Outta Bounds Productions Directing and Producing: Cabaret, A Groundbreaking Achievement of Outrageous Importance… by Jake Shore Adam Rapp’s Blackbird The Motherf$%er With the Hat (BW World Winner – Best Play of the Decade Long Island) ACME: A Company that Makes Everything Many others. BA Media Arts – New Jersey City University, Second City Chicago, Wagner College All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Alex Grech * * * * MONDAY June 22, 2026 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY June 24, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 27, 2026 @ 6:45 PM * * * Blurb Two high school students find themselves in an administrative limbo, knowing little more than the rules, the routine, and each other. In this perpetual waiting they are left to their adolescent quandaries of identity, purpose, and affection. THIS SHOW IS 60 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Originally from Australia, Alex Grech is an actor, writer, and stunt coordinator. His work is often influenced by classical mythology and poetry; it aims to pull at threads of humanity to explore nuance in the human experience. Alex is committed to finding and exploring the ways in which art can serve as a universal language to translate ideas about philosophy, morality, culture, and change. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Keely Baisden Knudsen * WEDNESDAY June 24, 2026 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY June 26, 2026 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY June 28, 2026  @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb Using an electric score from Kevin MacLeod, a popular gaming orchestrator, with the sung and spoken text from Shakespeare’s story to showcase the women of MACBETH, this piece explores how a kingdom is overthrown by the whisperings and suggestions of women. THIS PRODUCTION RUNS 45 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER  ONE-ACT  PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Keely Baisden Knudsen is an award-winning director and actor, Keely has performed, directed, and choreographed internationally in plays, musicals, operas, and dance companies in hundreds of theatrical productions and has performed in 48 of the United States and in the UK. She was the Executive Artistic Director of Legacy Theatre (www.LegacyTheatreCT.org) in CT for 15 years and now runs Rewls Productions in NYC. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Aaron Berlau * WEDNESDAY June 24, 2026 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY June 26, 2026 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY June 28, 2026  @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb The play follows the crowd and events of a queer dance night at a straight bar in the Midwest. Colette is there with her new friend Jemmifer when she suddenly runs into her ex-girlfriend. For better or worse, Colette and Bree reunite as the horrors of a crazy night out unfold in front of all of them. THIS PRODUCTION RUNS 40 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER  ONE-ACT  PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Aaron Berlau is a writer, director, and performer who is interested in writing about identity not often featured on the stage. Aaron received his BA from Reed College, where he wrote a thesis investigating the form and validity of the horror genre in theatre, entitled “Lean in, Engage, and Maybe Die: A Critical Analysis into the Haunting World of Horror Theatre”. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Atticus Orsborn * THURSDAY June 25, 2026 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY June 27, 2026 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY June 28, 2026  @ 6:00 PM * * * Blurb A celebrated knight and his loyal squire arrive at a witch’s cave to carry out a righteous execution. What follows is a fast, profane, and increasingly absurd debate about honor, faith, and obedience, as certainty collapses into circular logic and sanctioned violence. A fantastical dark comedy about what we excuse in the name of “goodness.” THIS PRODUCTION RUNS 50 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER  ONE-ACT  PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Atticus Orsborn is a New York–based playwright, director, and theater educator. Their work blends dark comedy, philosophical inquiry, and actor-driven storytelling to interrogate power, belief, and moral certainty. They teach voice and acting in conservatory-style programs and create collaborative, process-focused film & theater. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

  * by Magnolia Santibanez * THURSDAY June 25, 2026 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY June 27, 2026 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY June 28, 2026  @ 6:00 PM * * * Blurb The Anti trucker, is a surreal play about a man and a woman on a road trip encounter a colossal figure called the anti Christ, a trucker who is infamous. The play falls into songs, a musical to maintain harmonious confrontational encounters. THIS PRODUCTION RUNS 40 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER  ONE-ACT  PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Magnolia Santibanez, from Paris France, moved to NYC to study theatre, music, dance. With a background in Literature, Philosophy and Foreign languages she pursued a career as a musician and actress. Writing songs and plays along her travels, she encountered many collaborators, teaching jobs, lovers and obstacles. Located in NYC, she loves traveling the world, learning and communicating. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by David Rackoff * THURSDAY June 25, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 27, 2026 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 28, 2026 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb A young gay man, Jamie, in an abusive marriage, talks to his older brother, Bobby, on FaceTime. Bobby recounts a childhood fantasy to help Jamie discover the courage to remove himself and his young children from the bad marriage. THIS SHOW IS 10 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER 4  SHORT PRODUCTIONS  WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. David Rackoff (book, music, and lyrics) wrote the 2025 off-Broadway musical, “Nothing Like Broadway”. Theater Scene said that it was “a love letter to the art form of musical theater”. He has also written the play “The Chase Lounge”, which LA Weekly called “side-splitting!”, and wrote and directed the award-winning feature film “I Am Bad”. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Jeannine Dominy * THURSDAY June 25, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 27, 2026 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 28, 2026 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb A writer, an actor and a CEO walk into…each other on a picket line and engage in the age old battle between art and commerce. THIS SHOW IS 13 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER 4  SHORT PRODUCTIONS  WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Jeannine Dominy writes for screen, stage and page. Her script God’s Mistress won the Laurel Screenwriting Award and was a Nichols Fellowship finalist. Her script The Honest Courtesan, released by WB as Dangerous Beauty, returned her to theatre writing the book for a musical stage adaptation, which appeared at ASCAP, NYSF, NAMT and AMTP at Northwestern and premiered at Pasadena Playhouse. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Ryan Tramont * THURSDAY June 25, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 27, 2026 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 28, 2026 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb Eugene O.Neill sits in his summer home writing his masterpiece A Long Day’s Journey Into Night and confesses as to why he is finally writing it. THIS SHOW IS 27 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER 4  SHORT PRODUCTIONS  WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Ryan Tramont is an actor for many years, most recently headlining in the Off Broadway revival of Orson’s Shadow. Known for NARCOS and THE HURT LOCKER. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

  * by James Sylvester * THURSDAY June 25, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 27, 2026 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 28, 2026 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb Set in 1969, a young Vietnam Veteran returns home carrying the weight of shame and addiction. Rekindling his relationship with his high school sweetheart, he leads her down a path of co-dependency and addiction. Although his father has hopes for him to join his crime family, those wishes are dashed out once it is revealed how far gone his son is into his disease. THIS SHOW IS 20 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER 4  SHORT PRODUCTIONS  WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. James Sylvester is an actor, writer, and producer. I has been acting since I was 15 . In 2025 James produced and acted in two short films which will be premiering at festivals in 2026. He is making his return to theatre after 4 years away making film. He is excited to share his work with audiences and have great admiration for the NY Theatre Festival. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Jordan Theodore McGill * THURSDAY June 25, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY June 27, 2026 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY June 28, 2026 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb What happens when God, Lilith, Adam & Eve are hangin’ out… THIS SHOW IS 20 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER 4  SHORT PRODUCTIONS  WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Jordan Theodore McGill is originally from Seattle, WA. Currently studying with John Anthony. Recent films include, Is Anything Wrong? (Dir. Dylan Blue + Jordan Theodore). All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

  * by Emma Morgan * * * * MONDAY July 13, 2026 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY July 15, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY July 18, 2026 @ 6:45 PM * * * Blurb This play is an exploration of womanhood under oppressive systems, queerness, reclaiming power, and vampires. Heavily influenced by the 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade. The play follows Lenora as she marries into high society in Victorian London. Just when her life is about to take a turn for the better, she encounters a man at her wedding party who alters her life permanently. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Emma Lynn is a playwright, director, and actress. She is part of the Hunter College community. She has appeared on stage at Hunter in The Importance of Being Earnest and Electra. This is her directorial debut and first full-length play. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Maxwell Swangel * * * * TUESDAY July 14, 2026 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY July 17, 2026 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY July 18, 2026 @ 9:00 PM * * * Blurb A brother and sister reconnect over their dad’s funeral. SISTER resurrects the body, and whatever came back is not their dad. And it’s hungry. THIS SHOW IS 75 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Maxwell Swangel is a writer-actor-composer currently living in Queens; his music and visual art are both currently featured on aka.feverdreams’ (Kia Vassiliades’) pages across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. We recently celebrated 10k on YouTube and 100k on Instagram. Maxwell’s work focuses primarily on fables of the modern day, with normal people stuck in the fantastic. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Michael Fasano * * * * TUESDAY July 14, 2026 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY July 15, 2026 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY July 18, 2026 @ 4:30 PM * * * Blurb Forty something, cynical New Yorker Alex finds his routine life upended when he meets Malcolm—a charming, enigmatic, former tenant of Alex’s apartment, who happens to be a ghost. Their worlds clash and what unfolds bridges decades. Once Alex’s married friends, Phoebe and Derek, face their own relationship challenge, they all contend with unconventional paths forward. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Michael Fasano, who also plays Alex, is an NYC based actor/prize winning writer originally from New Haven, CT. He’s performed around the globe, most notably in the role of “Frankie Valli” in JERSEY BOYS. He currently tours as an alternate with THE DOO WOP PROJECT. And he has the great pleasure of being married to SIB’s director, Elliott Mattox! All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Daxton Bloomquist * WEDNESDAY July 15, 2026 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY July 17, 2026 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY July 19, 2026  @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb ‘PRESSURE’  is a raw, funny, and deeply human solo play that blends storytelling, movement, music, and audience interaction. Beginning in complete darkness, the audience is pulled into one person’s journey through fear, illness, depression, body image, and the chaos of the American healthcare system — all told with humor, vulnerability, and theatrical imagination. THIS PRODUCTION RUNS 30 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER  2 ONE-ACT  PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Daxton Bloomquist is a NYC-based actor and creator whose work spans Broadway, TV, and national commercials. He spent six years in The Book of Mormon and starred in multiple productions as Bob Gaudio in Jersey Boys. Notable screen credits include Welcome to Chippendales, 1923, and Physical. He’s also a podcast co-host and enjoys developing original theatre projects as a writer and creator. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by George Krajca * WEDNESDAY July 15, 2026 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY July 17, 2026 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY July 19, 2026  @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb A 75 year old NEA grant recipient is interviewed in his home by a 29 year old lawyer representing the DOGE.  He is informed that his grant will not be honored, but if he is willing to edit his life’s work, a 250 section poem representing each year in American history, he will be fast tracked for the Celebrating America 250 program.  The play explores what history and art can mean in this moment. THIS PRODUCTION RUNS 30 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER  2 ONE-ACT  PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. George Krajca is a veteran New York State English teacher, who has worked with students in the classroom and on the stage for thirty years. He was born in Manhattan, raised in Queens, and now live with his wife in Stamford CT.  George’s experience with theater is limited to teaching dozens of plays, going to hundreds of performances, and acting and directing on a high school stage. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Donovan Shaw * * * * THURSDAY July 16, 2026 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY July 18, 2026 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY July 19, 2026 @ 6:00 PM * * * Blurb What if the things you use every day were paying attention? This episodic play that centers the deeply human anthropomorphic voices of the everyday objects we overlook.  Follow wedding rings, traffic lights, kitchen seasonings and more through a series of snapshots, as they bear witness to our lives, revealing secrets of love, identity, loss, and perspectives that linger long after we move on. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Donovan Shaw is creative artist, writer and performer who recently graduated from Western Connecticut State University with a BFA in Musical Theatre.  His writing has been featured on NBC Connecticut and at Tufts University in Boston.  Credits include Belize in Angels in America, Emmett in Legally Blonde. Also a K-8 Drama teacher at Kinsella Performing Arts Magnet School in Hartford Connecticut. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by  Kimmi Curcio – Directed by Tj Moore II * * * * TUESDAY July 21, 2026 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY July 24, 2026 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY July 25, 2026 @ 9:00 PM * * * Blurb Dr. James Morgan is a therapist married to his job. He has a fascination for a simpler time of romance, tradition, art, and beauty. His heart is closed off until he meets Leyna, a young, strikingly beautiful artist. He’ll do anything to win her heart, but is he willing to risk his career? THIS SHOW IS 50 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER  ONE-ACT  PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Tj Moore II is a New York City–based theatre artist with over 20 years of experience directing, acting, and finding the joke. He specializes in comedy and new works and is currently pursuing his MFA in the distance program at the University of Idaho. He earned his BFA from Marymount Manhattan College, where he was Valedictorian. Kimmi Curcio is a young actor and playwright based in NYC. Her plays range across various topics, such as religion, family dynamics, and taboo love. Kimmi is so excited for “The Hopeless Part’s” NYC debut, and she’s thrilled to be a part of the cast for the first time. Lovers at heart are truly going to resonate with this piece. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Joe Staton * * * * TUESDAY July 21, 2026 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY July 22, 2026 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY July 25, 2026 @ 4:30 PM * * * Blurb When a young single mother begins painting children’s faces at a holiday camp in 1980s Britain, she has no idea she’s starting a global phenomenon. Based on a true story, Snazzy explores the joy, sacrifice, and courage it takes to turn creativity into a legacy — and the cost of building something that might outgrow you. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Joe Staton is a British actor, writer, and producer based in New York City. He is the co-founder of RiffRaff NYC and a company member of the Ensemble Shakespeare Company. His work focuses on international storytelling and new writing, with a particular interest in stories rooted in personal history. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Lisa Naso * WEDNESDAY July 22, 2026 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY July 24, 2026 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY July 26, 2026  @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb A fast paced, dark comedy about a mother and her two grown daughters attempting to leave the house for a funeral on time, without killing each other. THIS PRODUCTION RUNS 45 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER  ONE-ACT  PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Lisa Naso is a writer, performer and comedian originally from Long Island, most interested in writing stories that are funny, heartbreaking, and inspire creativity in others. They’ve written comedy for The People’s Improv Theater and The Upright Citizens Brigade. BFA Point Park University. @lisa_naso All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Dylan Lee * WEDNESDAY July 22, 2026 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY July 24, 2026 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY July 26, 2026  @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb While waiting for their dog at the vet, a young owner is surprised to see their dog approach them on two legs! While given the time they have before the appointment ends, the two talk about fears, interests, reasonings, and life. All based off of my personal experiences with my own dog, this story is a wonderful reflection of the love an owner and their pet feel for each other. THIS PRODUCTION RUNS 45 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER  ONE-ACT  PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Dylan Lee is a writer with six years of experience, specializing in comedy that appears simple at first glance but reveals deeper emotional themes beneath the humor. His background includes professional script coverage, and he has had multiple pieces accepted, produced, and even directed by his college’s annual one-act play festival. This show is dedicated to Gemma and Noki, two very good dogs. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Jonathan Marquez * THURSDAY July 23, 2026 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY July 25, 2026 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY July 26, 2026  @ 6:00 PM * * * Blurb Fault Lines follows a couple navigating the messy space between relationships, intimacy, and emotional boundaries. With humor and honesty, the play explores what happens when connection bumps into language and labels can’t keep up, when raw honesty is avoided, and how relationships shift once the ground underneath them starts to move. THIS PRODUCTION RUNS 45 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER  ONE-ACT  PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Jonathan Marquez is a New York City–based writer, playwright, and personal trainer. His debut play, Fault Lines, explores intimacy and emotional boundaries. Jonathan is also developing a book of queer personal essays, including Ojalá, When Were You First Bit, and For Your Own Good, examining identity, friendship, and desire through pop culture and queer media. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Paula Poppins * THURSDAY July 23, 2026 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY July 25, 2026 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY July 26, 2026  @ 6:00 PM * * * Blurb This bilingual one-act multimedia solo performance blends satire, archival clips, raw confessions, and physical ritual to systematically dismantle inherited gender roles. It turns silence and generational trauma into a chaotic, beautiful act of liberation. Through a dreamlike world and the sharp, innocent gaze of a child, it raises an urgent question: Is culture our identity, or our cage?   THIS PRODUCTION RUNS 30 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER  ONE-ACT  PRODUCTION WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Paula Poppins is an Argentine actress, singer, and creator trained in Stanislavsky’s Method of Physical Actions, Body Poetry Theater and Musical Theater. She began performing at age 8, and has since worked across Argentina, Spain, France, Uruguay and Andorra over the last 30 years. She came to NYC to study at AMDA on a scholarship in 2023. Breaking Culture marks her debut solo performance. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* Book & Lyrics by Ava Roberts, Music by Shahar Clay Herzberg * THURSDAY July 23, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY July 25, 2026 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY July 26, 2026 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb A man comes up with the first truly original idea. The catch: every time he shares it with someone, their head actually explodes. He sulks in a bar alone until a businessman experiencing newfound success tries to lift his spirits. THIS SHOW IS 14 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER 4  SHORT PRODUCTIONS  WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Ava Roberts (Book/Lyrics) is a New York-based writer, librettist and composer. She has presented work on stages such as 54 Below, Joe’s Pub, Playwrights Horizons Downtown, East Village Basement and the Dramatists Guild, and won the Seymour Brick Prize for “Best Undergraduate Play” during her time at Columbia University. Shahar “Clay” Herzberg (Music) is a composer of Iraqi descent and a BMI Musical Theatre Workshop member. His musicals won awards in festivals like SPF, and he was nominated for Best Score in NYTF multiple times. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Michael Thomas Cain * THURSDAY July 23, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY July 25, 2026 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY July 26, 2026 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb While Francis and Honoré attempt to enjoy each other’s company in the Bible belt, they’re careful to hide at a corner table of a restaurant on a Monday night for social and professional reasons. What will be the fate of this gay couples love during a time and place that is not accepting? THIS SHOW IS 20 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER 4  SHORT PRODUCTIONS  WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. In recent years, Michael Thomas Cain wrote, directed, and produced “Not Approved For Cancer Treatment” (New York Theater Festival), WHERE ART LIVES (UNDER St. Marks Theater), and “Eliminated” (Manhattan Repertory Theatre). In 2012, Michael wrote, directed, and produced ENOUGH’S ENOUGH at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club as part of the NY International Fringe Festival. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Vincenzo DiPasquale * THURSDAY July 23, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY July 25, 2026 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY July 26, 2026 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb Bill and Letti are recently not-married. In the process of Letti moving out, Bill surprises her with a baby! THIS SHOW IS 10 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER 4  SHORT PRODUCTIONS  WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Vincenzo DiPasquale is a graduate of NYU TISCH. He is committed to stories that provoke questions regarding relationships under strain of cultural background and mental health. “The Delivery” is one of his first short plays. He enjoys reading, cooking and hanging out with his close friends and family. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by David Cardenas and Carmen García-Herranz. English version by Sofía Espinosa and Jaylen Taylor. * THURSDAY July 23, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY July 25, 2026 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY July 26, 2026 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb One night in a park, under a streetlamp and fueled by cheap beer, Tito and Zazú argue about nothing—until “nothing” turns into everything. What begins as a joke about switching Coronas for champagne cracks open a reckoning about growing up, leaving home, and the courage it takes to change. THIS SHOW IS 20 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER 4  SHORT PRODUCTIONS  WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Carmen García-Herranz and David Cárdenas are Spanish actors and playwrights who trained alongside Sancho Alcina and Sofía Espinosa. They have known each other for over a decade and moved to New York two years ago to study at Circle in the Square. Their work is directed by Kevin Vavasseur, an award-nominated theater artist whose vision brings depth and humanity to this project. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Joshua Jerez Cruz * MONDAY July 27,  2026 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY July 31, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SUNDAY August 2, 2026  @ 3:30 PM * * * Blurb In a divided land under Roman rule, a teacher from Nazareth begins performing miracles and calling ordinary people to follow Him. As faith spreads among the crowds, opposition rises from religious leaders. Through encounters, parables, and miracles, the life of Jesus begins a movement that will shake the world. THIS PRODUCTION RUNS 50  MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Joshua Jerez is a writer and director focused on developing theatrical adaptations of biblical stories. His productions feature large ensemble casts and cinematic staging, bringing scripture to life through dramatic storytelling for live audiences. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Young Douglas * * * * TUESDAY July 28, 2026 @ 6:15 PM FRIDAY July 31, 2026 @ 4:00 PM SATURDAY August 1, 2026 @ 9:00 PM * * * Blurb Let’s Rob Drew Barrymore’s House is a haunted heist comedy where five broke friends use a YouTube Architectural Digest Tour to break into America’s sweetheart’s mansion only to awaken an ancient evil that powers the Barrymore bloodline. THIS SHOW IS 85 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Let’s Rob Drew Barrymore’s House was written by Young Douglas, a fully stocked NY based sketch comedy team with over 150 sketches in their repertoire. Together Young Douglas puts on amazing shows all over New York and festivals across the country. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Doyle Judge * * * * TUESDAY July 28, 2026 @ 9:00 PM WEDNESDAY July 29, 2026 @ 6:30 PM SATURDAY August 1, 2026 @ 4:30 PM * * * Blurb The elves of Christmas Incorporated are tired of Santa’s treatment. The North Pole has become a place of long hours and harsh conditions – not of magic. Now Christmas is just a week away, and the elves are fighting over whether to rebel rather than how to address production delays. A chaotic comedy full of unhinged, lovable fools – will the elves go on strike, or will Christmas be saved? THIS SHOW IS 80 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Doyle Judge’s debut full-length play, “Nero”, won the 2025 New York Theater Festival, and a monologue from the play was published in Smith & Kraus’ The Best Men’s Stage Monologues 2025. Doyle now returns to the festival with his second play, “Elves Rebel: A Christmas Comedy.” All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Nora Butler * WEDNESDAY July 29, 2026 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY July 31, 2026 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY August 2, 2026  @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb On the verge of a mysterious operation that will ultimately transition him into the body of his cat, Mr Bronner spends his last human day with his young neighbor, Sandy. As he confronts the loss of his partner and the slow shrinking of his social world, this minimalist dystopian short play explores grief, loneliness, and the absurd sacrifices we make to feel “alive. THIS PRODUCTION RUNS 30 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER  2  ONE-ACT  PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Nora Butler is a Brooklyn-based director with experience in contemporary, classical, and experimental theater (and opera!). As a psychology graduate, she strives to create character-driven work, investigative of the inner psyche, and the socio-emotional complexities of human life.  When she isn’t directing, you can find Nora hanging with her cat, training for a half marathon, or eating trail mix. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Jill Saperstein * WEDNESDAY July 29, 2026 @ 4:00 PM FRIDAY July 31, 2026 @ 6:30 PM SUNDAY August 2, 2026  @ 1:00 PM * * * Blurb Set in a 2016 middle school drama club, Margo is the first student to publicly come out. In a pitiful attempt to be “woke” her drama director is inspired to put on a production of Annie Jr, with Margo leading the cast as Mommy Warbucks. In combination with her closeted best friend and a surprising love interest, Margo manages to pull off an a surprise twist ending that shakes the community. THIS PRODUCTION RUNS 30 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A ONE-ACT PRODUCTION THAT WILL BE PERFORMED ALONGSIDE ANOTHER  2  ONE-ACT  PRODUCTIONS WITHIN A 90-MINUTE TIME SPAN  THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Jill Saperstein (They/She/He) is a current student at NYU Tisch Drama’s New Studio on Broadway. Jill is an actor, singer, and writer with a passion for arranging acappella music. They proudly hail from New Jersey and care very deeply about themes of queerness, community, and not taking everything so seriously. Life is short, let’s laugh at ourselves a little. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* by Anastas Varinos * * * * THURSDAY July 30, 2026 @ 9:00 PM SATURDAY August 1, 2026 @ 12:00 PM SUNDAY August 2, 2026 @ 8:30 PM * * * Blurb Odysseus, but make it gay. Classics professor Oscar never planned to be a hero. Newly out after a five-year marriage, he navigates awkward Grindr hookups, brutal self-reflection, and a chaotic quest for identity—guided by his loyal best friend Penny, his razor-sharp mother, and a Narrator who insists on speaking in blank verse. A messy, mythic, Homer-erotic comedy about finding yourself. THIS SHOW IS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bio. Anastas Varinos (he/him) is a playwright whose work blends satire, comedy, and a lovingly queer perspective. A graduate of NYU Tisch and now an adjunct instructor there, he is also an actor, dialect coach, and teacher—pursuits that continually inform his writing. Written works includes O: A New Odyssey and Baby Cow. He’s mostly just trying to get it all out. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

* Music and Lyrics by Charlie Romano Book by Harold Hodge Jr  * THURSDAY July 30, 2026 @ 6:15 PM SATURDAY August 1, 2026 @ 2:15 PM SUNDAY August 2, 2026  @ 6:00 PM * * * Blurb In a world where children rush toward adulthood, Peter Pan and #Wendy reimagines the classic tale through a modern lens. After her little sister makes a wish on a star, Harlem influencer Wendy and her sisters are whisked away to Neverland, sparking an adventure that challenges them to rediscover family, imagination, and growing up. THIS PRODUCTION RUNS 90 MINUTES LONG THIS IS A SHORT PLAY THAT WILL BE PERFORMED WITH OTHER SHORT PLAYS WITHIN A 90 MINUTE TIME SPAN PURCHASE TICKETS » Bios. Charlie Romano is a Latin American composer from México and Panamá whose work centers on telling untold stories, including projects like Tita, The Order of Chaos, and Onward and Upward, all of which have earned several accolades and honors. Harold Hodge Jr. is an award-winning writer and director, a Pace University graduate, and published novelist whose work blends heart, humor, and a modern perspective. Together, they co-created Call Me From the Grave, a musical exploring the legend of blues icon Robert Johnson that has received several awards and honors, including development through the ASCAP Musical Theatre Workshop under Stephen Schwartz, becoming an O’Neill finalist, Johnny Mercer’s Writer’s Grove Residency, and several other accolades. All Shows will be presented at the LATEA  THEATER »

The New York Theater Festival 2026 Spring/Summer Festival Awards Ceremony NOMINEES IN GREEN WINNERS IN RED BEST PRODUCTION WINNER $3,500 A tie of 3 Productions SAFE AND SOUND THE MUSICAL – by Holly Block & Elizabeth Jerjian and  WAYNE’S GUN – by Olga Popova & Sky Schumacher and  PETER PAN AND #WENDY – by Harold Hodge and Charlie Romano NOMINEES: SOMETHING IN BETWEEN – by Michael Fasano SNAZZY – by Joe Staton CRUSH – by Christopher Paul Richards       HONOR SHMONOR – by Atticus Orsborn S.C.U.M.– by JNK Enzo SAFE AND SOUND THE MUSICAL – by Holly Block & Elizabeth Jerjian WAYNE’S GUN – by Olga Popova & Sky Schumacher PETER PAN AND #WENDY – by Harold Hodge and Charlie Romano ————————————————————————————————————————— BEST PRODUCTION SHORT WINNER $500 LAUGHTER THERAPY – by Stratos Eleftheriou NOMINEES: THE DELIVERY – by Vincenzo DiPasquale WHEN IS GOD’S COUNTRY HIDE IN THE CLOSET – by Michael Thomas Cain LET’S BUILD A FORT: A SHORT MUSICAL –  – by David Rackoff SEX ED – by Larry Eckerle LAUGHTER THERAPY – by Stratos Eleftheriou MOST CREATIVE PLAY WINNER $500   FOREST ROMP– by Dylan Gombos   NOMINEES: FOREST ROMP– by Dylan Gombos WAYNE’S GUN – by Olga Popova & Sky Schumacher BEST DIRECTOR WINNER $500 A tie Harold Hodge – from the production PETER PAN AND #WENDY – by Harold Hodge and Charlie Romano and  Olga Popova from the production WAYNE’S GUN – by Olga Popova & Sky Schumacher   NOMINEES: Olga Popova from the production WAYNE’S GUN – by Olga Popova & Sky Schumacher Lauren Shields – from the production SAFE AND SOUND THE MUSICAL – by Holly Block & Elizabeth Jerjian JNK Enzo & Indigo Envie – from the production S.C.U.M.– by JNK Enzo Atticus Orsborn  – from the production HONOR SHMONOR – by Atticus Orsborn Christopher Paul Richards – from the production CRUSH by Christopher Paul Richards. Harold Hodge – from the production PETER PAN AND #WENDY – by Harold Hodge and Charlie Romano ——————————————————————————————————————————– BEST ACTOR Two Prizes  WINNER #1 – $500 Jacob Elijah Anderson – from the production HONOR SHMONOR – by Atticus Orsborn WINNER #2 – $500 Evan Barnard – from the production TO MY WIFE’S NEXT LOVER – by Evan Barnard   NOMINEES: Merlin McCormick and JNK Enzo – from the production S.C.U.M.– by JNK Enzo Jacob Elijah Anderson – from the production HONOR SHMONOR – by Atticus Orsborn Michael Fasano from the production SOMETHING IN BETWEEN – by Michael Fasano Dylan Pitanza – from the production CRUSH – by Christopher Paul Richards   Richard Power– from the production SEX ED – by Larry Eckerle Billy Oxendine – from the production THE LAST OUT GATE by Kevin Anthony Michael McBride – from the production CUES by Julian Shatkin Evan Barnard – from the production TO MY WIFE’S NEXT LOVER – by Evan Barnard BEST ACTRESS Two Prizes  WINNER #1 – $500 a tie  Maribelle Flint – from the production S.C.U.M.– by JNK Enzo and Khadija Ceesay – from the production PETER PAN AND #WENDY – by Harold Hodge and Charlie Romano WINNER #2 – $500  Paula  Poppins – from the production BREAKING CULTURE   NOMINEES: Danae Vasilopoulos – from the production LAUGHTER THERAPY – by Stratos Eleftheriou Linda La and Maribelle Flint – from the production S.C.U.M.– by JNK Enzo Chloe Margot – from the production CRUSH – by Christopher Paul Richards    Paula  Poppins – from the production BREAKING CULTURE Fallon Boles – from the production LET’S ROB DREW BARRYMORE’S HOUSE LILA K. SMITH – from the production HONOR SHMONOR – by Atticus Orsborn Khadija Ceesay – from the production PETER PAN AND #WENDY – by Harold Hodge and Charlie Romano BEST SINGER WINNER $500 Alex Lyons  – from the Musical  WAYNE’S GUN – by Olga Popova & Sky Schumacher   NOMINEES: Holly Block and James Cummings – from the musical SAFE AND SOUND THE MUSICAL – by Holly Block & Elizabeth Jerjian Olga S. Popova, Sky Shumacher, Alex Lyons and Ben David Feldman – from the Musical  WAYNE’S GUN – by Olga Popova & Sky Schumacher Richard Diamond and Nathan Haltiwanger – from the Musical LET’S BUILD A FORT by David Rackoff Rocky Nardone – from the Musical  THIS SIDE OF PARADISE  – by Colby Thompson Harold Hodge – from the production PETER PAN AND #WENDY – by Harold Hodge and Charlie Romano BEST MUSICAL  SCORE WINNER $300 A tie Olga S. Popova and Sky Shumacher, from the musical WAYNE’S GUN – by Olga Popova & Sky Schumacher and Charlie Romano – from the production PETER PAN AND #WENDY – by Harold Hodge and Charlie Romano   NOMINEES: Olga S. Popova and Sky Shumacher, from the musical WAYNE’S GUN – by Olga Popova & Sky Schumacher Holly Block and Elizabeth Jerjian – from the musical SAFE AND SOUND THE MUSICAL – by Holly Block & Elizabeth Jerjian Colby Thompson – from the musical – THIS SIDE OF THE PARADISE Colby Thompson Charlie Romano – from the production PETER PAN AND #WENDY – by Harold Hodge and Charlie Romano BEST CHOREOGRAPHY WINNER $300 Shoshana Canali – from the production –  SAFE AND SOUND THE MUSICAL – by Holly Block & Elizabeth Jerjian   NOMINEES: Shoshana Canali – from the production –  SAFE AND SOUND THE MUSICAL – by Holly Block & Elizabeth Jerjian Sky Schumacher – from the production WAYNE’S GUN – by Olga Popova & Sky Schumacher BEST COSTUME WINNER $300 Olga S. Popova, from the musical WAYNE’S GUN – by Olga Popova & Sky Schumacher