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On the schedule
Inside the performance
Onstage company
Documented collaborators
Selected Shorts brings short fiction to life through actors performing literary works on stage and screen. Originating in 1985 at Symphony Space in New York City, this celebrated program has grown into a touring live experience and a nationwide radio and podcast distribution, reaching hundreds of stations and listeners. The series blends storytelling with theatrical performance, offering a unique way to experience contemporary and classic short fiction.
Onstage company
Documented collaborators
Led in recent seasons by Meg Wolitzer, the host and overseeing producer for radio and podcast distribution, Selected Shorts continues to expand its audience with intimate, accessible performances that showcase great writers and dynamic performers. The format combines literary artistry with stagecraft, delivering memorable evenings for book lovers, theatre fans, and curious newcomers alike.
The live experience
What reaches the room
Below you’ll find a concise biography, notable discography highlights, and upcoming tour information to help you secure your seats for the next live event.
Onstage company
Documented collaborators
Selected Shorts maintains an active online presence to keep fans connected between live shows. Follow official channels for updates, episode releases, and tour announcements. If you’re organizing a visit to a venue, plan ahead—these performances often feature a rotating lineup of featured actors and writers, with each date treated as a standalone event.
Onstage company
Documented collaborators
Social links: official site, SoundCloud feed, and Tumblr updates provide fans with behind-the-scenes content, episode discussions, and exclusive clips. Explore the community, listen to episodes, and secure your tickets when a performance hits your city.
The essentials
The records
Selected Shorts maintains an active online presence to keep fans connected between live shows. Follow official channels for updates, episode releases, and tour announcements. If you’re organizing a visit to a venue, plan ahead—these performances often feature a rotating lineup of featured actors and writers, with each date treated as a standalone event.
Social links: official site, SoundCloud feed, and Tumblr updates provide fans with behind-the-scenes content, episode discussions, and exclusive clips. Explore the community, listen to episodes, and secure your tickets when a performance hits your city.
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