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The 5 & Dime Theatre Co.’s Short Attention Span Theatre Festival returns for its sophomore engagement, bringing together artists and audiences to celebrate exciting new theatre in under 10 minutes... now extended to TWO DAYS! This year, we’re combining “Shorts” (5-10 minute, live plays) with “Very Shorts” (1-5 minute virtual live-to-tape plays) to create this celebration of new, original stories right here in Jacksonville!
All stories are original works by local writers or writers with ties to the Greater Jacksonville area. Join us as we make history: the largest new play festival in Jacksonville’s history!
The Short Attention Span Theatre Festival is sponsored in part by the City of Jacksonville and the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville through the Cultural Service Grant Program.
LOCATION
ADMISSION
All-Access Pass: $40
(admission to the FULL day)
Individual Block Admission: $15
CURTAIN TIMES
View the Festival Schedule below!
THE SHORTS
Brooke Ferguson, Dead Dog
Jeremy Williams, The Plug Guy
Alisha S. Lockley, Hims
Hazel Robinson, Then We’ll Pray
Jason Vaughn, A Tinder Moment
Amy Goldin, Gated Communities
Adelaide Powers Tompkins
Katie Johnston
Jan Peter Buksar
Laura Mauldin, Magnolia and Ricky at the Open Slot
Gary Baker, Science Fair, Game Night
Cole Marshall, The Dream-Girl of Sacramento
Rachel Jones, PARK
Chelsea Black, Who is She
Rachel Swanzy Hunt, Ms. June Maple’s Magical Birthday
Jenna Jane, Villain
Mary McAllister, A Nod to Tillie Olsen
Danielle Wirsansky, Just a Spy
Isa Martinez, Florida Archives
THE VERY SHORTS
Riley Fox Hillyer, chip poem, Quarantine Kitchen: The Musical, vaccine etymology
Jenna Jane, Fae Propoganda, I’ve Got the X-Rays to Prove It
Nathalia Neves, 1 in 3, We are Artists
Dana Hall, Dandelion - A Commentary on Life [after] the Pandemic, Plague Kills
FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
The festival is broken up into 4 Blocks — A, B, C, D. There will be a 30 minute break in between each block for patrons to arrive for the upcoming block. The schedule below will be performed on both Saturday AND Sunday.
* denotes a SHORT (live) performance, ^ denotes a VERY SHORT (recorded) performance
BLOCK A (2:00p - 3:00p)
Magnolia and Ricky at the Open Slot by Laura Mauldin *
chip poem by Riley Fox Hillyer ^
Ms. June Maple’s Magical Birthday by Rachel Swanzy Hunt *
Fae Propaganda by Jenna Jane ^
Just a Spy by Danielle Wirsansky *
1 in 3 by Nathalia Neves ^
A Nod to Tillie Olsen by Mary McAllister *
Dandelion - A Commentary on Life [after] the Pandemic by Dana Hall ^
Richard (or: The Universe Is Going to Therapy) by Adelaide Powers Tompkins *
BLOCK C (5:00p - 6:00p)
Science Fair by Gary Baker *
vaccine etymology by Riley Fox Hillyer ^
Florida Archives by Isa Martinez *
Fae Propaganda by Jenna Jane ^
Gated Communities by Amy Goldin *
1 in 3 by Nathalia Neves ^
Game Night by Gary Baker *
Dandelion - A Commentary on Life [after] the Pandemic by Dana Hall ^
The Dream-Girl of Sacramento by Cole Marshall *
BLOCK B (3:30p - 4:30p)
Dead Dog by Brooke Ferguson *
Quarantine Kitchen: The Musical by 13 Pratt Theater Co. (Riley Fox Hillyer, Nick Chieffo, Rainier Pearl-Styles) ^
The Plug Guy by Jeremy Williams *
I’ve Got the X-Rays to Prove It by Jenna Jane ^
Villain by Jenna Jane *
We are Artists by Nathalia Neves ^
PARK by Rachel Jones *
Plague Kills by Dana Hall ^
A Tinder Moment by Jason Vaughn *
BLOCK D (6:30p - 7:30p)
Hims by Alisha S. Lockley *
chip poem by Riley Fox Hillyer ^
An Extra 30 Minutes by Jan Peter Buksar *
I’ve Got the X-Rays to Prove It by Jenna Jane ^
Who is She by Chelsea Black *
We are Artists by Nathalia Neves ^
Then We’ll Pray by Hazel Robinson *
Plague Kills by Dana Hall ^
A Story by Katie Johnston *
COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS
The 5 & Dime is committed to providing a safe atmosphere for everyone in attendance, onstage and offstage, at the Short Attention Span Theatre Festival. We appreciate your cooperation with our COVID-19 safety protocols as we work to bring theatre back to Jacksonville!
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Masks are required at all times within the facility from audiences, volunteers, artists, and staff, regardless of vaccination status. The performers will unmask for their short performance, and re-mask immediately after leaving the stage.
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Seating in the performance space will be socially distanced.
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Hand sanitizing stations will be located in the lobby and the performance space.
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Concessions will feature pre-packaged items.
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We encourage all tickets to be purchased ahead of the event online for a contactless check-in.
An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By visiting The 5 & Dime and our nomadic partners, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. All visitors must follow The 5 & Dime's health and safety protocols. Please help keep each other safe.
ABOUT OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR/VENUE
The Florida Ballet enriches and inspires the cultural landscape of our community through the education and art of classical ballet. They provide exceptional, professional training with an emphasis on the holistic artistic experience and create an atmosphere that nurtures creative development. They feature a professional company, training, classes, and outreach opportunities.
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