About the Plays:

Some great pieces for scene work or performance.

The acclaimed Samuel French Off Off Broadway Original Short Play Festival in Manhattan (commonly referred to as OOB) is America's leading short play festival. The annual OOB Festival originated in 1975 and has since attracted US and international short plays that may be up to 15 pages in length from countries like Canada, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.

Off Off Broadway Festival Plays, 37th Series is a collection of short plays selected by a panel of judges that included New York playwrights, artistic directors, and industry leaders as the most important plays of the 37th OOB Festival. Winning authors include: Rachel Bonds, Dean Imperial, Greg Kalleres, Catya McMullen, Kevin Mead, Darren Miller, and Claire Kiechel.

Anniversary by Rachel Bonds
While grappling with a significant loss, Penelope embarks on a new relationship, attempting to function in a world that seems to speed ahead without her. (Cast: 2 women, 2 men).

Naked Eyes by Dean Imperial
A man resists talking to a drunk woman at a bar before realizing who she is. (Cast: 1 woman, 1 man).

Forgetting to Remember by Greg Kalleres
A man awakens to find a strange woman in his bed…only to discover that it’s his wife of 30 years. (Cast: 1 woman, 2 men).

Missed Connection by Catya McMullen
Two people meet up after one posts a Missed Connections on Craigslist, only to find out the person they are meeting is not who they expected to see. (Cast: 1 woman, 1 man).

Edison/Tesla/Brain/Dave by Kevin Mead and Darren Miller
"The War of the Currents" between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla becomes the backdrop to Brian and Dave's unravelling friendship during their final presentation of high school. (Cast: 3 women, 3 men).

Wolf Play by Claire Kiechel
Matthew and Juliette’s marriage is tested by their small town’s unusual tradition; this year the ancient and savage ritual makes Juliette question her role as the perfect wife and mother. (Cast: 1 woman, 1 man).