Summer Shorts: Flipping the Script

Short Plays in Unexpected Ways

Dubbed “Miami’s equivalent to Saturday Night Live” by Broadway World, Summer Shorts transcends traditional theater by blending the hilarious with the poignant and the provocative with the purely entertaining through an evening of short plays. Celebrating 27 years of storytelling, Summer Shorts is Miami's annual must-see theater experience!

This year's Summer Shorts lineup unveils eight never-before-seen short plays that embody the transformative power of theater to challenge our views and expand our perspectives. Crafted by today's best local and national playwrights and starring a cast of South Florida's brightest actors, Summer Shorts: Flipping the Script presents a series of playful and profound stories that reveal unexpected truths.

Lauded as “entertaining,” “achingly funny” and “moment-to-moment hilarious” by Artburst Miami and Florida Theater On Stage, Summer Shorts promises a Miami experience where the unexpected becomes unforgettable.

In true Miami fashion, a limited number of VIP tickets are available. VIP access includes up-front, cabaret-style seating and a complimentary cocktail, wine or beer.

Learn more about this year’s short plays below.

AN AWKWARD CONVERSATION IN THE SHADOW OF MOUNT MORIAH by John Bavoso
After luring Isaac to the top of Mount Moriah under false pretenses, binding him and nearly sacrificing him, Abraham is faced with an even more arduous task — attempting to make small talk with his son during their walk home.

THIS WEEK IN THE LAND OF DEMOCRACY by BK King
Joanne and Diana’s pizza night takes a bizarre turn when Joanne’s algorithm reveals uncomfortable truths, blurring the line between reality and absurdity.

MANIC PIXIE DREAM GIRL by Rhiannon Ling
Manic Pixie Dream Girl, Seductress, GBF and Gamer Boy have been best friends since high school. They've stayed in their niches, in character, for as long as they can remember. When Manic Pixie Dream Girl breaks archetype and falls for a jock, their world implodes. It may be for the better.

THE PROS AND CONS OF IMPLOSION by R.D. Murphy
Allie is a whip-smart, mechanically inclined high school senior who is a car whisperer. She wants to restore her neighbor’s Volvo, which has been left to rust for 20 years. Simple plan, right? Depends on what you know about implosion.

SEARCH FOR AN ENDING by Karissa Murrell Myers
Three screenwriters try to find the perfect ending for the strong female lead in their upcoming film. That’s easier said than done.

SWORDFISH GRILLED (SO I DON’T GET SUED) By Maleeha Naseer
It’s the opening shift at Swordfish Bistro. Join our front- and back-of-house staff on an average morning at their West Kendall neighborhood hangout.

LEAVING JAMAICA by Nerissa Street
Minutes before she must leave to emigrate from Jamaica, a young woman is given a gift she can't refuse.

DICKERY POKERY by Brandon Urrutia
Tony’s quest to bring his wife joy has brought him to his local mall, where events not covered in fine print test Claire's patience and the law.