Summer Shorts: Flipping the Script

Summer Shorts: Flipping the Script takes center stage at the Arsht Center from June 6 to 23, for select dates. Presented by City Theatre, this annual Miami favorite returns for its 27th year, offering a unique and engaging theater experience.

This year's production features a collection of eight brand-new short plays by talented playwrights from Miami and across the country. Known for its innovative approach, Summer Shorts blends humor, poignant themes and thought-provoking stories into a single evening of diverse entertainment.

The talented cast, featuring South Florida's rising stars, brings these bite-sized plays to life. Expect laughter, unexpected twists and profound moments in stories that range from the absurd (an algorithm gone haywire during a pizza night) to the heartwarming (a young woman grapples with a life-changing decision on the eve of her emigration). The program includes:

• An Awkward Conversation in the Shadow of Mount Moriah by John Bavoso: Abraham attempts small talk with Isaac after a near-sacrifice.
• This Week in the Land of Democracy by BK King: A pizza night takes a bizarre turn with uncomfortable truths revealed by an algorithm.
• Manic Pixie Dream Girl by Rhiannon Ling: Four friends grapple with their archetypes when one breaks free.
• The Pros and Cons of Implosion by R.D. Murphy: A car-loving high school senior tackles a rusty Volvo restoration.
• Search for an Ending by Karissa Murrell Myers: Three screenwriters struggle to craft the perfect ending for a strong female lead.
• Swordfish Grilled (So I Don't Get Sued) by Maleeha Naseer: A glimpse into the morning rush at a neighborhood restaurant.
• Leaving Jamaica by Nerissa Street: A young woman receives a life-changing gift before emigrating.
• Dickery Pokery by Brandon Urrutia: A man's quest to bring his wife joy leads to a chaotic mall adventure.