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“The Shortlist: A Refracted Festival,” Sept. 19 - Oct. 18

The Shortlist, a New Refracted Festival, Launches September 19

Award-winning Refracted Theatre Company announces The Shortlist: A Refracted Festival, September 19 - October 18, at the Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave. The Shortlist is a festival including workshops and staged readings of possible future Refracted productions. All performances are free/pay-what-you-can and reservations may be made at RefractedCo.com.

The Shortlist 2025 lineup includes:

Basically Children
Friday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m.
By Charlie O’Leary
Directed by Patrick Starner

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LUMIN
Friday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m.
By Emma Gibson
Directed by Kenya Ann Hall

New Oleanna
Friday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m.
By Zach Barr
Directed by Katy Campbell

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Mystery Workshop
Friday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m.
Directed by Amy Carpenter

Mystery Workshop
Friday, Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Directed by Tova Wolff

All The Shortlist events take place at the Den Theatre, 1331 N. Milwaukee Ave.

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