The Concord Theatricals Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival

01/16/2026

Shout out to alum Nurit Chinn, who is expanding her festival-winning play Godbird into a full-length play as part of the Exponential Festival this January!

Learn more about Nurit’s production, happening January 21-24 at The Brick, at the link below. 🪽

Written by Nurit Chinn Directed by Kedian Keohan Produced by Paul William Levine Starring Layla Khoshnoudi*, Peter McNally*, Pete Simpson*, and Andrew Hardigg Scenic design by Raphael Mishler

10/28/2025

After 50 inspiring festivals, the Concord Theatricals/Samuel French Off Off Broadway (OOB) Short Play Festival will pause next year to reflect on upcoming steps. Our conversations will be around how best to serve playwrights and, of course, make theatre happen.

We look forward to reconnecting with you and your work in 2027.

08/09/2025

Last week, Rachel Bonds shared profound wisdom at the as one of our honorary playwrights. Below, take another moment to get to know her work more intimately – from the Festival-winning Anniversary to the off-Broadway hit Jonah. 🫂

Rachel Bonds' brilliant plays – including Jonah, Anniversary, Five Mile Lake, Swimmers and Sundown, Yellow Moon – explore themes of growth, moving on, and a universality of space. In this exclusive interview, the playwright discusses her work and its inspiration.

08/04/2025

ICYMI: the 50th Annual concluded on Saturday, and our Final 6 have been selected. Kudos and thank you to all playwrights and theatremakers involved – the week was nothing short of spectacular! 🌟

The six winning plays will be published and licensed by Concord Theatricals’ Samuel French imprint.

08/03/2025

Congratulations to the 2025 Final 6, who will be published and licensed by Concord Theatricals in our 50th Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival edition! 🌟 To all the outstanding playwrights, amazing friends and supporters: thank you for making it such a memorable week!

08/02/2025

We can’t believe the last day of the 2025 is already here!

A big round of applause for the marvelous short plays gracing the Finals stage today at 1pm and 4:30pm. Come celebrate with us: oobfestival.com/tickets. 🎉

Congrats to all of our playwrights for an amazing week!

08/02/2025

We’re so elated to announce the Finalists that complete our Top 12: Can You Dance the Merengue? by Cori Diaz, Godbird by Nurit Chinn and SEARCH ENGINE by Raffi Donatich. Congratulations – and until tomorrow! 💜

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08/01/2025

One more fantastic session before the Finals! Up next: That Hike to Hart Lake by Johanna Beale Keller, The Edge of the Water by Jen Diamond, Godbird by Nurit Chinn and Can You Dance the Merengue? by Cori Diaz.

08/01/2025

We can’t wait for tonight’s plays! Our first session features: Weather by Kristen Scharold, Agent of Change by Addie Ulrey, Pretty Privilege by Gloria Majule and SEARCH ENGINE by Raffi Donatich.

08/01/2025

As we gear up for the Finals, let’s take a trip down memory lane with our 2025 Honorary Festival Playwrights and their experiences. 🤩

Join us in celebration tomorrow: oobfestival.com/tickets.

08/01/2025

We’re thrilled to announce last evening’s Finalists: archy and mehitabel one last time by J.R. Stephens, Stephanie Christopher is Not Welcome Here by Katie Priscott and When You Need Me by T.J.L. Kudos and see you at the Finals tomorrow! 🌟

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07/31/2025

Join us for tonight’s second session of plays: When You Need Me by T.J.L, Boogie Cousins in 1.8 Seconds by Michael Tuton, Stephanie Christopher is Not Welcome Here by Katie Priscott and Kira Mira, Deara by Isaac Byrne!