2026 10-MINUTE PLAY FESTIVAL
SHOW DATES: FEBRUARY 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, 2026
PRODUCED BY: ANA KORMOS AND JIM HEWLETT​
Eight Unique Works by Eight Unique Writers
The Cloud - Written by S.J. Roth
Under a ticking clock in an assisted living home, Harry, a cranky senior, must navigate the nuances of technology on his laptop computer with Sandra, a kind-hearted senior, so he can sing Happy Birthday to his recently deceased wife.​
About the author
In 2025 a podcast of S.J.’s ten-minute play “Graveyard Blues” was produced by Broken Arts Entertainment and his ten-minute play “Research” was produced by The Studio Players in Lexington, Kentucky as part of their 10-Minute Play Festival. In 2024 “Research” was chosen as a winner in the Chameleon Theater Circle’s 25th Annual 10-minute New Play contest. In 2023 his play “Bonnie’s Wanted Man” was produced in New York and “Poire Au Cognac” was presented as a staged reading as part of The Ensemble Studio Theater’s Winterfest in Los Angeles. His screenplay for the family comedy, The Chaperone, starring WWE superstar Triple H and Ariel Winter from the TV comedy hit Modern Family is now streaming on Tubi TV. He holds an MFA in Playwriting from Carnegie Mellon University and is a member of the WGA and Dramatist Guild.
S.J. Roth
Weather Balloon - Written by Greg Jenkins
The JUDGE and FRED have had their go-arounds before, but this time, when a defendant named ZORT enters the courtroom, things get downright weird.
About the author
Greg Jenkins is the author of four books, including the novel A Face in the Sky and the scholarly study Stanley Kubrick and the Art of Adaptation. His fifth book, a memoir entitled Misfit: Confessions of a Community College Professor, will be published in late 2026 by Cynren Press. Greg has contributed dozens of short stories to such literary journals as Prairie Schooner, Prism International, Barcelona Review, Chicago Quarterly Review and Mensa Bulletin. In addition, he has had several plays produced, in New York, Nashville, Baltimore, Columbus, Virginia Beach and elsewhere. He and his wife Michelle live in Maryland.
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Greg Jenkins
Cliché - Written by Keith Whalen
A nervous man pours his heart out to a stranger on a park bench, only to become exasperated with her unusual way of speaking. When a cop comes upon the pair, he attempts to settle the argument but ends up embroiled in their quarrel.
About the author
Keith’s plays have been produced across the country and internationally. His comedy “Youth for Dark” was a semifinalist in the 46th Annual Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival, and his play “Exophilia” was an Official Selection of the short play division of the Lanford Wilson New American Play Festival. Keith’s play “The Beauty of Numbers” won Best Play in the Eastern States Theater Association’s ESTA Fest 2024, and his play “Balloon Release” was Winner of Aery Theatre Company’s 20/20 Festival in 2024. Keith is a proud member of The Dramatists Guild.
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Keith Whalan
Family is Family - Written by Liz Leighton
After a humiliating incident at her wedding reception, Flora bemoans her husband's callousness with her new brother-in-law. They hatch a plan for revenge.
About the author
Liz Leighton is a writer and performer based out of New York City.
Instagram handle: ladyintheradiator123
Angels! - Written by Mary Flanagan
What if your Guardian Angel decides to take some time off?
About the author
Mary Flanagan holds an MFA in Theatre Arts, concentration in Playwriting, from The Actors Studio Drama School of the New School University, class of 2004. She holds a BA in English from SUNY StonyBrook, class of 2000. She has had several plays produced throughout New York City, as well as poems and monologues published online. She presently lives and writes in Upstate, NY.
Mary Flanagan
​​Good Benches, Good Neighbors - Written by Olivia E. Arieti
An old bench moved into an urban garden makes life brighter for the folks living there.
​​About the author
Olivia is a US citizen, with a degree from the University of Pisa, lives in Torre del Lago Puccini, Italy, with her family and her five dogs. Her plays have been published by Brooklyn Publishers, Desert Road Publishing, JAC Publishing & Promotions, Green Room Scripts, Applause Theatre & Cinema Books, Drama Note Book, Lazy Bee Scripts, Smith Scripts, Off The Wall Plays.
Twitter handle: @3squirrels​​​
Olivia E. Arieti
​​Crime Spree - Written by Julie Brandon
Sean's fiancée thinks he's boring and he contemplates a life of crime. His brother, Colin, helps him out.
​​About the author
Julie Brandon, a Dramatists Guild member, is a playwright, poet and short story writer. Her short plays have been produced by Westchester Civic Theatre, Southard Grange Playhouse, Ghostlight Ensemble, and Surfside Theater among others. Several of Julie’s plays have been published by Fresh Words and Mini Plays Magazine. Her work appears in Bewildering Stories, Altered Reality, Detangled Brain, Witcraft, Hotch Potch Literary Review and many more. Julie’s work focuses on short pieces – one-to-ten-minute plays and flash fiction. She suspects this is due to her short attention span. Several of her plays can be found on Theatrical Shenanigans (UK), Broken Arts Entertainment (US), RubySky Productions (UK) and Your Creative Mind (US) podcasts. She highly recommends these sites and hopes that you’ll listen to these fine podcasts. She lives in Illinois.
Julie Brandon
​The Book of Caffeinations - Written by Bill Brohaugh and Lisa Holt
A deity needs a cuppa java before beginning his work week. How does this get accomplished?
About the authors
Bill Brohaugh has written scores of produced short-form radio comedy scripts (and a couple of books on writing and the English language). Lisa Holt has always focused on musical theatre, where she performs as a pit musician. More recently, Bill and Lisa discovered the fun of writing plays together. The results of their award-winning collaboration have been produced on both coasts (including New York City and Los Angeles); places in between (including Dallas, Louisville, Phoenix, Cincinnati, and Fargo); and internationally (London, India and (scheduled) Sydney). The two remain slightly startled about all of that.
Lisa Holt and Bill Brohaugh