01/14/2026
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WEST MEETS EAST - A Theatrical Event in New York, NY, Jan 18, 2026 - Events.com
Producing Artistic Director John Lant
of WRITE ACT REPERTORY presents
WEST MEETS EAST - A Theatrical Experience
Ten New York Premiere One-Act Festival from Write Act Rep’s Los Angeles Playwrights braving the theatre frontiers of moving East to NYC.
New York, NY (January 2026) Write Act Repertory is pleased to announce its inaugural NYC Theater Festival, WEST MEETS EAST. A collection of 10 New York Premiere one-act plays written by various Write Act Repertory West Coast Playwrights.
Laugh, cry and rejoice in this exploration of the human experience through tales of suspense, heartache, misdeeds and love. This Series with 5 plays each night and performances by 2-4 different cast members.
Produced by Write Act Repertory’s Producing Artistic Director John Lant with NYC Artists-in-Residence, WEST MEETS EAST is a one-act festival featuring 10 short plays. The show opens January 18 and runs through January 25, 2026. Thursday and Friday nights at 7:30pm, Saturday at 3:00pm and 7:30pm with Sundays at 2:00pm and 6:00pm.
Playwrights: Vanessa Bryan, Carla Cackowski, Tomek Fior, Susan C. Hunter, Thomas J. Misuraca, Mitch Metivier, Jorge A. Pulido, Tom Shelton, Katie Bogart Ward and Darrin Yalacki.
NYC Artists-in-Residence: Caroline Aguiar, Robin Bilardello, Mia Blackman, Ayman Boudrari, Ally Bouska, Christina Britton, Skye Busiek, Jay Chacon, Aaron Cirillo, Donovan Counts, E.V. Cummins, Michael Devereaux, McKenna Dixon, Kelly Erickson, Carissa Ferguson, Teal French-Levine, Ansley Galjour, Margarita Gamarnik, Patrick Ganley, Susan Gilman, Annajean Gionta, Jean Gordon, Romy Hansen, Gracie Harrison, Jade Hebling, Katie Hutch, Lily Jewett, Jennifer Jubilee, Caroline May, Paige Noelle, David Odukoya, Eleanor Panico, Kazue Peck, Samantha Potrykus, Aisling Riley, Connor Spring, Jess Spruiell, Lara Vosburgh and Brooke Wahlstrom.
CALENDAR INFORMATION: Run-time is approximately 95 minutes with intermission.
SHOW: WEST MEETS EAST – A Theatrical Experience (2026) - Ten original one-act tales of the human experience by Los Angeles Writers and Composers.
DESCRIPTION: A Collection of Ten New York Premiere One-Act Tales by 10 writers and composers with 39 actors from Write Act Rep’s Los Angeles Playwrights Group braving the theatre frontiers of moving East to NYC with New York Actors.
SCHEDULE: This Series performs 5 plays each night with performances by different casts.
Series A Performances: Sunday 18 @ 2:00pm, Saturday 24 @ 3:00pm;
Series B Performances: Sunday 18 @ 6:00pm, Saturday 24 @ 7:30pm;
Series C Performances: Thursday 22 @ 7:30pm, Sunday 25 @ 2:00pm;
Series D Performances: Friday 23 @ 7:30pm, Sunday 25 @ 6:00pm;
Series A / Series C Series - Play Performance
Movin In, Movin On: Upon moving in together, two lovers discover their baggage may be too much to unpack.
The Weight at the End Of The World: A group of four friends gather for their last day on Earth. The group is reminded of the good times, the tragedies, and some hidden secrets are revealed.
Steve's Christmas Day: After receiving an unexpected gift on Christmas Eve, Steve spends Christmas Day with his estranged mother.
The Island of Mr. Lebeau: A group of strangers gather on a lonely island retreat, expecting to be part of a new reality series. Instead they find themselves fighting for their lives.
Musings: Two smug art fans who think they're better than the other discover they're more similar than they originally thought.
Series B / Series D Series - Play Performance
Burn and Rave: Friends discussing their passing years.
Spring Fever: Two strangers meet at the beginning of Spring.
Coulda' Sworn: A chance winter nights meeting in a diner
AfterTaste: Inspired by Salvador Dali's The Persistence of Memory, a first date melts into a fiasco.
Destination Wedding: Luke and Cassie have planned the perfect destination until it all falls apart and they turn to their parents to fix everything.
LOCATION:
NUANCE THEATRE
Ninth Ave., New York, NY 10019
(between 50th / 51st streets)
NOT ADA Compliant. 3 Flights of Stairs with No Elevator
Box Office opens 20 minutes prior to curtain.
PERFORMANCE DATES:
8 Total Performances
Opening: 2:00 Sunday, January 18, 2026
Closing: 6:00pm Sunday, January 25, 2026
7:30pm Thursday & Fridays / 3:00pm & 7:30pm Saturdays / 2:00pm & 6:00pm Sundays
January 18, 22, 23, 24, 25, 2026
Running Time: 95 minutes with Intermission / Refreshments served.
TICKETS:
Tickets: $25 Advance Online Tickets.
Purchased Reservations: www.events .com
Box Office opens 20 minutes prior to curtain.
Purchasing and Reserving ahead of time is strongly encouraged as there is Limited Seating.
Walk-ins will be waitlisted at the door.
Please plan to arrive on time.
There may be loud noises and limited flashing lights.
CONTACT:
For publicity/press: John Lant – [email protected]
For theatre: [email protected]
Facebook: facebook.com/writeactrepertory
Official Website: writeactrep.org/new-york
