The Chain Winter One-Act Festival

The Chain links more than 90 short works into one jam-packed festival, divided into 25 different lineups and presented over 15 days. The keystone, Program 1, is performed five times and includes the NYC premieres of playlets by two big names, David Rabe (Hurlyburly) and Lyle Kessler (Orphans), and well as an A.I.–themed piece by John Arthur Long whose cast includes a robot dog. The other 24 programs are performed three times apiece; they include works by Gus Kaikkonen, Jeryl Brunner, Duncan Pflaster, Delaney Kelly, JP Skocik, Raven Petretti-Stamper and the acid-penned cultural critic Joe Queenan. Programs 1–5 feature Equity actors; the others offer one livestreamed performance each for remote viewers. Visit the festival's website for a full calendar of shows.