One of Manhattan's most established play festivals, the Samuel French Off OffBroadway Short Play Festival fosters the work of emerging writers, giving themthe exposure of publication and representation. The 45th collection includes: Slow Jam - Following their sex therapist's advice, Jamie and Charlie try to setthe mood as they practice staying present during physical intimacy. A tenderlyclumsy attempt to reclaim sexual connection in the wake of trauma.The Falling Man - Inspired by Richard Drew's infamous photograph, twowomen war with a journalist in the aftermath of their father's absence in post-9/11 New York.Voir Dire - This Kennedy Center Award-nominated short play follows adiverse set of women as they are interviewed for jury duty on a sexual assaultcase in New York City.I Didn't Think You'd Be So Unhappy - Rebecca and Jules are bat mitzvahparty motivators. They are best friends. They are growing up, and it's hard.Masking Our Blackness - Five friends gather to welcome in the new yearand share resolutions on how to survive another 365 days of being Black inAmerica.Crush - Picking up roughly from where Kafka left off - a loner, squatter, andrebel dares to love.