Past Productions
Stylites Anonymous - April 24th, 2026
The Short Story Project brought to life Maureen McGranaghan’s short story “Stylites Anonymous,” a hilarious, continually-surprising portrait of a large family trying to get their patriarch back on solid ground—literally. “Stylites Anonymous” won The Cincinnati Review’s Schiff Award for Fiction.
Directed by Olivia Facini
Cast: Natasha Partnoy, Benny Salerno, and Zachary Desmond
Taos - January 15th, 2026
The first production of the Short Story Project featured Sally Helm’s unpublished short story “Taos,” a tender, funny portrait of a teenaged girl and her father facing a turning point in their lives.
Directed by Olivia Facini
Cast: Zachary Desmond, Layan Elwazani and Nile Assata Harris