One of Manhattan's most established play festivals, the Samuel French Off Off Broadway Short Play Festival fosters the work of emerging writers, giving them the exposure of publication and representation. The 44th collection includes:

A Small Breach in Protocol at Big Rick's Rockin' Skydive Academy - When a routine skydive jump seems to go awry, Rae and Alicia must face big existential questions about meaning, power, and mortality as they plummet 200 miles per hour to Earth.

Tidwell, or the Plantation Play - A storm looms over the Tidwell Plantation just as the slaves of Quarter 5 prepare to clock out.

Stay for Dinner - Joe is stuck. Literally. His job as a severed head in a haunted house has its ups and downs. On one hand, he spends time confined under a table. On the other, he gets to spend time chatting with his crush. But how does a guy make his move when he can't...move?

Bunkmates - Shelley and Gary have a lot in common. They both love their pets, they both have a strong online presence, and they're both convinced Y2K is going to be our imminent downfall.

Cluck Deluxe - Isa is finally bringing her girlfriend home for a Mississippi Thanksgiving, and she did not expect her biggest problem to be fast-food chicken.

I Love You St. Petersburg! - Career day can be daunting, especially for musical theatre lovers...and moms.