The Visitation Wins Second Week of Be Bold Festival
The play took the top honor during the second weekend of the 15th annual theater event in New York City.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Food and Drink
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The Visitation has been named the winner of the second week of the Be Bold Short Play Festival at The Players Theatre. The production was selected for the award by the festival audience.
Why it matters
The festival highlights original short-form theater in the heart of the West Village. Winning the week allows emerging works to stand out among the five plays showcased each weekend.
The festival is currently in its 15th annual edition, featuring original works with a 15-minute runtime. Five plays are performed each weekend throughout the three-week event.
The players
Emmy Harris
Emmy Harris is the writer of the short play The Visitation.
Taylor Patno
Taylor Patno is the director of the winning short play The Visitation.
The Players Theatre
The Players Theatre is a performance venue located in the West Village neighborhood of New York City.
The details
Written by Emmy Harris and directed by Taylor Patno, The Visitation successfully competed against four other original productions. The winning entry emerged from the festival's second weekend of performances in October 2026.
Timeline
The Be Bold Short Play Festival runs for three weeks throughout October 2026.
The festival's second weekend took place from October 16-18, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This win marks the latest installment of the 15th annual Be Bold Short Play Festival, which has become a staple for independent theater development in New York City. The event continues to provide a platform for short-form storytelling in a competitive market.
Theater-goers can catch the final week of the festival at The Players Theatre to participate in the audience-driven voting process. Tickets for the remaining performances are typically available through the venue's box office.
The takeaway
Short-play festivals provide a vital testing ground for new scripts and directing talent in the city. Readers interested in independent theater should check local schedules to support emerging artists before the festival concludes.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
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