Audiences will enjoy a dynamic night of entertainment as they're taken on a journey through comedy, drama, and different worlds- all in under 90 minutes. A diverse collection of the top seven short plays selected at the 2025 Lanford Wilson New American Play Festival. An exciting evening of theatre, with themes of life, love, coming-of-age, power, relationships, and human nature. The plays are kept exciting and fresh, with each new story offering a unique experience. Titles and directors include:

1. Miss Julie, by A.M. Palson | Directed by Ava Barker
2. Worth a Try, by Trent Clifford | Directed by Liv Linn
3. But Soft, by Vince Gatton | Directed by Lucas Herich
4. Strangers Off a Train, by Samara Siskind | Directed by Reagan Snyder
5. Jar of Lightning, by Steve Apostolina | Directed by Cailey Sharp
6. Getting Rid of Ferdinand (The Mouse Play), by Sierra Blanco | Directed by Oliver Jacquin
7. Outfielders, by Lani Kording | Directed by Alexandra Powell

Tickets cost $16, with discounts available. Currently enrolled SEMO Students can purchase a discounted ticket of $5 by visiting any River Campus Box Office in person or online at rivercampus.org, or by calling (573) 651-2265. 

This event will take place inside Rust Flexible Theatre at the River Campus. Mature audiences recommended.