Upcoming Events
Sunday, January 12 at 5 pm
City Reads at Books & Books in Coral Gables
Short plays celebrating Miami's stories, written by local playwrights, capturing the vibrant energy of the Magic City. Featuring live musical accompaniment by world-pop duo HOLA HI.
Saturday, January 25 at 6:30 pm
City Reads at the Key Biscayne Community Center
A welcoming and fun program of short plays with gentle pacing and sensory accommodations for families of all ages.
Sunday, February 9 at 5 pm
City Reads at Books & Books in Coral Gables
Short plays that explore the many faces of love—romantic, familial, and friendship—just in time for Valentine’s Day. Featuring live musical accompaniment by world-pop duo HOLA HI.
Friday, February TBD Date at 6:30 PM
City Reads at the Key Biscayne Community Center
An engaging evening of short plays tailored to adult audiences, blending humor, drama, and thought-provoking performances.
Sunday, March 9 at 5 pm
City Reads at Books & Books in Coral Gables
Short plays reveal raw, real, and often hilarious narratives, uncovering the untold journeys of women. Featuring live musical accompaniment by world-pop duo HOLA HI.
Thursday, April 10 at 6:30 pm
Sips & Shorts at Pinecrest Gardens
Discover a series of short plays that capture the spirit of new beginnings and the beauty of transformation. Featuring live musical accompaniment by world-pop duo HOLA HI.
Friday, April 11 at 6:30 pm
City Reads at the Key Biscayne Community Center
A night of storytelling and community, featuring adult-focused plays that celebrate shared experiences and connection. Featuring live musical accompaniment by world-pop duo HOLA HI.
Friday, May 16 at 6:30 pm
City Reads at the Key Biscayne Community Center
An evening designed for teens, featuring relatable themes and engaging performances by peers and professionals. Featuring live musical accompaniment by world-pop duo HOLA HI.
A Look Back
The 27th annual Summer Shorts played at the Adrienne Arsht Center in June 2024
Dubbed “Miami’s equivalent to Saturday Night Live” by Broadway World, Summer Shorts: Flipping the Script transcended 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 unveiled eight never-before-seen short plays that embodied 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 presented a series of playful and profound stories that revealed unexpected truths.
Lauded as “entertaining,” “achingly funny” and “moment-to-moment hilarious” by Artburst Miami and Florida Theater On Stage, Summer Shorts delivered a true Miami experience where the unexpected became unforgettable.
Thank you to City Theatre 2024-2025 Season
Sponsors, Partners, and Funders for their support!
