Red Bull Theater Short New Play Festival 2026

Enjoy eight world premieres in one night. This event is the latest installment of our renowned annual new play festival. The evening will bring you works by some of the most exciting writers from across the country, penning classically inspired ten-minute plays. This year's festival includes new, commissioned plays by Ken Ludwig (Lend Me a Tenor, Crazy for You) and Betty Shamieh (Malvolio, Roar). alongside six plays from up-and-coming playwrights selected through an open submission process: Sabrina Caruso, Nate Currier, Nadel Henville, Nick Martorelli and Justin Muschong, Karen Ogle, and Chris Browne Valenzuela. Directed by José Zayas and Tatiana Baccari