Pride; A Sundown Short Works Festival | Summer 2026 | Submissions open Feb 1-28
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Short Works Fest 2026: Pride

This year’s Short Works Fest is another themed edition! We’re spotlighting stories of Pride, featuring work made by, for, and about the queer community.

Thank you to everyone who submitted short works for the Pride Short Works Fest! Selections will be announced in late April. Keep an eye out for auditions announcements in early summer!

Important dates

Submissions open: February 1 – February 28
Selections announced: April
Casting deadline: early summer (we can assist directors with casting if needed)
Festival dates: July 31 – Aug 2 & Aug 7-9
Tech will take place the week leading up to the performances.

Submissions deadline: 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026

If you have questions or would like to submit your ideas directly to an Artistic Executive, feel free to email any of the following company members:

Julia Bodiford – juliabodiford@sundowntheatre.org
Lindsey Hall – lindseyhall@sundowntheatre.org
Robert Linder – robertlinder@sundowntheatre.org
Ryan Davila – ryandavila@sundowntheatre.org
Emily Chambers – emilychambers@sundowntheatre.org