““What I like most about Selected Shorts, the thing that keeps me coming back is that mind-blowing alchemy that can occur when you mix a committed live performer, a receptive audience, and a sizzling piece of writing.”
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SELECTED SHORTS Danger & Discovery
It’s story time . . . for adults! The popular radio show and podcast Selected Shorts comes to Juniata College for an evening of humorous and intriguing short fiction filled with cryptic characters, treachery, and unexpected twists. Don't miss this night of spellbinding short stories by both established and emerging writers, as they take on new life when performed by stars of stage and screen.
Selected Shorts is a live theatrical experience featuring guest actors reading stories selected specifically for each memorable event. The three to four stories are mostly fiction, sometimes classic, sometimes new, and are always read by great actors from stage, screen, and television. Selected Shorts began in 1985 and has enjoyed sold-out performances throughout its history. Produced by Symphony Space in New York City, the stories presented live at Selected Shorts are often featured on the hit public radio show and podcast, which reaches hundreds of thousands of listeners on over 130 stations and streaming services each week.
