Hendersonville Theatre presents One Act Play Festival

🎭 A Festival of Miniature Masterpieces

From Thursday, November 6 through Sunday, November 16, 2025, Hendersonville Theatre presents its second‑annual One Act Play Festival—a two‑week celebration of short-form theatre. Audiences can enjoy two rotating sets of original, tightly crafted one‑act plays—Show A and Show B—each running approximately two hours total. Expect a lively mix of comedy, drama, satire, and experimental storytelling, all performed by a roster of talented local actors and directors.

🎭 What’s On Stage

Show A (Nov 6, 8, 9 & 14):

• Backyard Stonehenge (Priskorn): a relational comedy built around a backyard art project.

• Catatonia…or, Waiting for Gato (Wade): existential humor with feline philosophers.

• Tree #2 (Pauli): a meta‑theatrical wink at overanalyzing minor roles.

• A Sign You Were Alive (Kane): a tender story of pandemic parenting and hope.

Show B (Nov 7, 8, 13 & 15):

• I’d Rather Die Than Go Back to Christmastown (Auman): a satirical holiday‑romance twist.

• Riding Lessons (Hursey): humor and poignancy in a quirky imaginary companion story.

• Thanks for the Mammaries (Garcia): a comedic yet heartfelt take on gender identity.

• My Name is Jane (Darg): a powerful drama exploring infertility and identity.

Enjoy the Best of Show finale on Sunday, November 16 at 3 PM, where audience favorites receive recognition—and the winning one‑act is honored.

🎟️ Tickets & Why Attend

• Single‑Show Tickets (Show A or B): $25; Festival Pass (both shows): $40. Reserved seating; subscriptions and flex passes accepted.

• Why you’ll love it:

  • Experience diverse storytelling in bite‑sized packages—ideal for a date night, theatre sampler, or creative inspiration.

  • Showcase of original works by regional and national playwrights—spotlighting emerging voices.

  • Engage with a vibrant community dedicated to innovation, performance, and the spirit of theatre.

Don’t miss this showcase of theatrical variety and storytelling precision—Hendersonville Theatre’s One Act Play Festival is where creativity and brevity collide in exceptional ways.