City Theatre Summer Shorts Tickets

City Theatre, a professional non-profit company based in Miami since 1996, brings you Summer Shorts — its signature annual festival of eight ten-minute plays. Each June, the festival delivers a cabaret-like evening that often features live music and a rotating host, creating an intimate, storytelling experience in multiple venues across the city. Summer Shorts is more than a festival; it’s a celebration of new voices and short-form storytelling that strengthens Miami’s theatre ecosystem.

Founded in 1996, City Theatre has earned recognition with Carbonell Awards, including the Bill Von Maurer Award in 2016, and champions playwright development through HOMEGROWN and CityWrights. The organization’s commitment to nurturing local talent positions Summer Shorts as a premier showcase for emerging writers, performers, and directors in South Florida.

In 2025, Summer Shorts ran June 26–29 at Sandrell Rivers Theatre in Miami, continuing the tradition of presenting eight ten-minute works with a rotating host and live music to heighten the cabaret vibe. The festival’s multi-venue approach emphasizes accessibility and community engagement across the city.

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City Theatre’s ongoing mission includes HOMEGROWN, launched in 2021 to support Miami’s BIPOC writers, in partnership with master playwright Vanessa Garcia, and the Susan J. Westfall National Award for Short Playwriting — a national contest recognizing excellence in short-form writing. Through Summer Shorts and related programs, City Theatre provides a vital platform for artists to experiment, collaborate, and grow. Secure your seats for upcoming Summer Shorts performances and experience Miami’s thriving theatre scene with a trusted local connection—you’ve got a guy who can get you tickets.