The longest running series in the EstroGenius festival, our showcase of Short Plays is second to none. A wide variety of performances from a collection of established and some of the newest up-and-coming talent in New York City.

For our milestone 15th year, we thought the time was right to take a look back. This year the Short Plays are a combination of old and new. Hopefully, you’ll recognize some of your favorites from years’ past and find some new favorites for the future!

Parkersburg - from EstroGenius 2008
Written By Laura Jacqmin
Directed By Rebecca Lewis-Whitson
Three women dig for coal on the day when they must find a vein or lose their jobs.
Featuring
Maiza Dubhe as Miner #1
Jenna Kraskowski as Miner #2
Justine Hall as Miner #3
Laura Fay Lewis* as Foreman

Overnight - from EstroGenius 2009
Written By Natalie Bates
Directed By Katie Selyanina
Overnight examines the conventional limits on friendship between two women in their thirties, one of whom has been recently widowed. What happens when someone refuses to accept the superficial gestures of condolence? Overnight explores the unknown regions of a deeper companionship.
Featuring
Kristine Chandler as Nancy
Jessica Sharples as Joyce

What's the Catch - Estro premiere!
Written By Kathryn Zaniboni
Directed By Amber Gallery
When Rodger returns to his childhood home with his wife and daughter to sell the family fishing boat, he’s forced to face his past, his family’s future, and everything in between.
Featuring
Richard Biermann* as Rodger
Olivia Kinter as Petra
Steve Deighan* as Jack (Pa)
Valerie David as Betty

For Abby - Estro premiere!
Written By Holli Harms
Directed By Jennifer Bronstein
At a quiet retreat in the mountains, a woman waits for a new friend but when an old one shows up she has to confront a death she has been avoiding for over 20 years.
Featuring
Alison Preece as Beatrice
Adam Swiderski as Finn

Maid's Door - from Estro 2004
Written By Cheryl Davis
Directed By Mary Hodges
A play about a maid, her family, and the meaning of a door.
Featuring
Hope Harley as Ida
Sheila Joon* as Mrs. Lewis
Mirrirai Sithole* as Sarah

* indicates member of Actor's Equity Association

The audience's choice will be featured in Estro Encores on November 2nd--so don't forget to vote for your favorite!