one-act

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With the rising arc of a one-act play, things there will get out of hand.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

The play has the old-fashioned carpentry of a solid one-act or mid-century short story.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Simply put, the Koch’s autumn programming tends to present mixed bills of one-act, often storyless works that emphasize the ballet part of the company’s name.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

For the occasion, artistic director Susan Jaffe astutely chose 11 one-act ballets and four pas de deux.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

As we wrap up, we’re discussing one-act plays.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan