{"id":15945,"date":"2025-10-22T17:32:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T17:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/15945\/"},"modified":"2025-10-22T17:32:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-22T17:32:09","slug":"playfest-spotlights-new-work-from-orlando-playwrights-at-the-shakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/15945\/","title":{"rendered":"PlayFest spotlights new work from Orlando playwrights at the Shakes"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Credit: Orlando Shakes<\/a><\/p>\n

Orlando Shakes PlayFest is back after a too-long two-year hiatus, in partnership with UCF. This year\u2019s showcase features five staged readings over two weekends.<\/p>\n

Each reading invites audiences to share their reactions at a post-show talkback. The five finalists are: Dead Girl\u2019s Quincea\u00f1era by Phan\u00e9sia, a comic thriller about secrets, sisterhood and true crime; Dunk City by Stephen Brown, a comedy about family dynamics and personal insecurity; Tumbleweed by Marcus Scott, a drama exploring beauty standards and race within an interracial family; The Sandwich Ministry by Miranda Rose Hall, a tale of friendship and resilience during a storm; and The Mallard by Vincent Delaney, about two teachers navigating personal and professional upheaval. <\/p>\n

Over the years, the festival has introduced more than 182 new works, with over 20 produced on the Orlando Shakes MainStage. Admission to each play is $16, or $66 to take in all five readings.<\/p>\n

Orlando Festival Park, Orlando Shakes, 812 E. Rollins St., orlandoshakes.org, $16-$66. <\/p>\n

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