The Winter One-Act Festival is an annual NYC-based performance platform supporting emerging playwrights, directors, and actors by producing original short works in an accessible Off-Broadway setting. The program provides early-career artists with professional production experience while expanding affordable theater access for New York audiences.

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Building on the success of their inaugural 2026 festival, the program provides a platform for rising artists to develop and present new plays with a growing audience demand for original work.

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To have your play in the next Winter One-Act Festival, please submit to the Cold Lottery here.