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Selected Shorts

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description Selected Shorts Overview

Selected Shorts is a public radio program and podcast produced by Symphony Space in New York City that has been broadcasting since 1985. The program features established stage and screen actors reading classic and contemporary short fiction to live audiences. By focusing on live, dramatic literary readings rather than author interviews or literary criticism, the show appeals to audiences who enjoy immersive storytelling and the theatrical performance of text.

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Where is Selected Shorts recorded?

Selected Shorts is recorded before a live audience at Symphony Space's Peter Jay Sharp Theatre in New York City. The program also records performances during tours around the United States. [Symphony Space](https://www.symphonyspace.org/selected-shorts/about-selected-shorts)

When did Selected Shorts begin?

The series began in 1985 at Symphony Space. It was created by Isaiah Sheffer and Kay Cattarulla as a live literary performance program. [Symphony Space history](https://www.symphonyspace.org/about/our-history)

What do actors read on Selected Shorts?

Each themed episode presents several short works, usually fiction, performed by stage, screen, or television actors. The selections can be classic stories or newer work by established and emerging writers. [Selected Shorts](https://www.symphonyspace.org/selected-shorts/about-selected-shorts)

How long are Selected Shorts podcast episodes?

The podcast episodes typically run for about one hour and contain the same material as the radio broadcast. The free podcast is released weekly through podcast platforms and public radio distribution. [Symphony Space](https://www.symphonyspace.org/selected-shorts/about-selected-shorts)

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