EAG's Midsummer Short Play Festival

Sun, September 7, 2025 — 4:00 PM

Location

Guild Hall
1 E. 29th St.
New York, New York, 10016
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About this event

This summer, the stage is set for bold voices and fresh stories at EAG's Midsummer Short Play Festival! Over the course of four exciting weeks, see four groups of short plays by emerging and established playwrights—from comedy to drama, experimental to heartfelt. You be the judge. Each week, the audience votes for their favorite play, and the winners from all four weeks return for a final encore performance in a spectacular celebration of creativity and community. Join us for a month of discovery, surprise, and theatrical magic. Come once or come every week! New plays. New voices. Your vote.

Tickets: $25
All proceeds raise funds for EAG's charitable services for performers in need.
 

Schedule

Please choose your date and time carefully when purchasing tickets!
Performers: Please note that you do not need a ticket. Each accepted play may bring 4 artists (includes performers!) on the day your play is being presented.
Group lineups are listed at https://www.actorsguild.org/midsummer.html
  • Sunday, July 20, 1pm - Group A
  • Sunday, July 20, 4pm - Group B
  • Sunday, July 27, 1pm - Group C
  • Sunday, July 27, 4pm - Group D
  • Sunday, August 3, 1pm - Group B
  • Sunday, August 3, 4pm - Group C
  • Sunday, August 10, 1pm - Group D
  • Sunday, August 10, 4pm - Group A
  • Sunday, September 7, 4pm - Winner's Encore

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The Episcopal Actors' Guild (EAG) (est. 1923) provides emergency aid and support to professional performers of all faiths who are undergoing financial crisis. We are also dedicated to helping emerging artists advance their careers through scholarships, awards, and performance opportunities. For over 100 years, we have been a safety net, providing crucial services to ensure the well-being of NYC's vital community of individual performing artists. ​www.actorsguild.org

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Directions: The Episcopal Actors’ Guild (EAG)/Guild Hall is located at 1 EAST 29th STREET, NYC 10016 (midblock between Madison and Fifth, between #3 and #9 East 29th Street) on the second floor of the Church of the Transfiguration (aka the Little Church Around the Corner). We are NOT the big church on the corner of Fifth Avenue; that's Marble Collegiate. When you arrive at the Little Church, enter through the main gate and go through the garden to the door marked Guild Hall (between the main doors into the church and the door to the parish office).

Parking: Due to ongoing construction to replace a city water main, there is currently no on-street parking available on East 29th Street between Madison and Fifth Avenues. The two closest parking garages are located across the street at 10 East 29th Street and around the block at 10 East 30th Street.

Getting Here: The closest subways are the R/W or 6 at 28th Street or the B/D/F/M or N/Q/R/W at 34th Street/Herald Square. If you are arriving by bus, take the M1, M2, M3, M5, M6, or M7.

Lobby: Guild Hall does NOT have a lobby or waiting area. You are welcome to enjoy the Little Church’s garden (weather permitting) if you arrive before the house opens.

EAG's Health & Safety Rules: Masks are strongly recommended but no longer required in Guild Hall. Please stay home if you are sick or if you have tested positive for covid. For more details, please visit www.actorsguild.org/covid-safety-protocols.

Accessibility: Guild Hall is not a fully ADA-compliant venue. However, we do our best to accommodate all patrons. Guild Hall is located up one flight of stairs (20 steps). There is no elevator; however, a stair chair is available for those who need assistance making it up to or down from Guild Hall. EAG’s staff will be happy to assist you upon request.

Late seating: We cannot guarantee late seating.

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