The 40th Glitterbox Theater 10 Minute Playfest at the Glitterbox Theater
The 40th Glitterbox Theater 10 Minute Playfest at the Glitterbox Theater
The 10-Minute Playlets is a celebration of short, creative, predominantly DIY/queer theater, hosted by the Glitterbox Theater. The whole event is a fabulous showcase of the talent and love of experimentation in the Pittsburgh community. Interested in submitting for the next round? Check out https://www.theglitterboxtheater.com/10min-playfest
Friday & Saturday May 22 & 23, 2026
Doors at 7, Show at 7:30pm for both nights
Tickettes: $10-20 at the Door (NOTAFLOF)
Our 40th run at a 10 Minute Play Festival features the work of…
“Burger King Lear” by Mercy Odhner – A Shakespearean tragedy parody inspired by the South Side Burger King.
“CROCODILE TEARS” by nat nie – From the team who brought you the vaudeville send-up “Numbnuts” comes a noir fantasia scored by a live jazz trio!
“The Wizard’s Grandchild” by Darlene Thompson of Puppets In Performance – Experiemental potions and magical birds!
Steven Haines presents: “Film Film Film”
2x Steel City Grand Slam Poetry Champ, Chiina Bloodmire bringing “Redacted Prophecy” – A politically driven mythical fiction stage play, with layers of urban literature, ancestral grief, and poetic horror.
…. and the return of José Garth!
All hosted by Arianne Joson of Let’s Laugh At!
Burgers in parking lot – weather permitting!
Date & Time
May 22 – 23, 2026
The Glitterbox Theater
210 W 8th Ave
West Homestead, Pennsylvania 15120
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- Rent the Space
The theater is available for rent for shows, performances or rehearsals. Check out the venue info page if you have questions about size, capacity, layout or technical details of the space.
Glitterbox Working Artist Program
The Glitterbox family is pleased to announce the launch of our Working Artist Program. This programs is specifically designed to reduce the cost of access to theater resources, rehearsal space and other things that make performance hard to do. As a WAP participant you pay a monthly due, but get priority calendar access, free space usage, and keep all the proceeds for the art you make. The WAP program is about flipping the non-profit artist funding model, leaning into community as the center of supporting performers, and collectively holding and using the resources to make work.
Volunteer or Perform with the GBX!
Dear fellow lover of theatre and performance!
Are you and actor, director, tech person or simply have an interest in getting involved and supporting local DIY art making? We keep a running list of folks that might want to help out or be involved in a production or show. Let us know what you are interested in!
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The Glitterbox Theater is run by an all volunteer collective made up of artists and supporters. We strive to keep the venue as inexpensive as possible, while still providing the resources for folks to put on amazing work. We believe we occupy a very unique place in the Pittsburgh theater and performance community. Please consider supporting us through a single or recurring donation.
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