🌟 THANK YOU! 🌟
I want to extend my deepest gratitude to everyone who took part in the inaugural year of the 30 Minutes or Less Festival. The sheer talent, the sense of community, and the rich artistic discussions we shared were something I haven’t felt in a long time. What started as just an idea six years ago is now a living, breathing reality—one that will be back and continue to grow.
To our audiences—thank you for showing up, supporting live theater, and embracing these bold, unique, and powerful short-form performances. You are the heartbeat of this festival.
To all of the teachers and mentors involved with shows—your wisdom and generosity lifted these artists to new heights.
To the judges and reviewers—your thoughtful feedback and support mean the world to us.
To Spencer Frankeberger—your incredible ability to keep things running smoothly helped make the awards a success.
To our Executive Director, Bertha Rodriguez—your leadership and unwavering dedication made this all possible.
To Stephanie Feury—your generosity, creativity, and commitment to fostering artistic expression made this festival feel like home. Your belief in this festival has been invaluable. (Please consider donating to help save her space—see below.)
And most importantly, to our artists—your passion, dedication, and creativity brought this festival to life. Whether onstage or behind the scenes, you made this happen.
This is just the beginning. The 30 Minutes or Less Festival will return, bigger and bolder—I can’t wait to see where we go from here.
💫 And now, a huge congratulations to this year’s winners! 🎭🏆
Diversity Entertainment Spotlight Mentorship
Being the Perfect Woman: A Guide to Going Back into Hiding Post 2024
Runner Up - Welcome to the Uterus
Top of the Festival
Mister Snow
The Blockbuster Award
Welcome to the Uterus
Ensemble
Welcome to the Uterus
Acting
Two Girls - Barika Phillips Bell and Ayla Rose Barreau
Stand-Up/Hosting
Cat Alvarado- Holy Water & Tequila
Solo
Ain't I/Ain't It/ Ain't We - Latrice Young
Writing
The Cancer Survivors Live Show - Lili Ignon
Director
Still Alive - Tony Kelly
Design
Still Alive
Out of Town
Ain't I/Ain't It/ Ain't We
Out of the Box
Safety Stew
Bertha Rodriguez Publicity Award
Mister Snow
Matthew Quinn’s Producing Award
Being the Perfect Woman: A Guide to Going Back into Hiding Post 2024
I want to extend my deepest gratitude to everyone who took part in the inaugural year of the 30 Minutes or Less Festival. The sheer talent, the sense of community, and the rich artistic discussions we shared were something I haven’t felt in a long time. What started as just an idea six years ago is now a living, breathing reality—one that will be back and continue to grow.
To our audiences—thank you for showing up, supporting live theater, and embracing these bold, unique, and powerful short-form performances. You are the heartbeat of this festival.
To all of the teachers and mentors involved with shows—your wisdom and generosity lifted these artists to new heights.
To the judges and reviewers—your thoughtful feedback and support mean the world to us.
To Spencer Frankeberger—your incredible ability to keep things running smoothly helped make the awards a success.
To our Executive Director, Bertha Rodriguez—your leadership and unwavering dedication made this all possible.
To Stephanie Feury—your generosity, creativity, and commitment to fostering artistic expression made this festival feel like home. Your belief in this festival has been invaluable. (Please consider donating to help save her space—see below.)
And most importantly, to our artists—your passion, dedication, and creativity brought this festival to life. Whether onstage or behind the scenes, you made this happen.
This is just the beginning. The 30 Minutes or Less Festival will return, bigger and bolder—I can’t wait to see where we go from here.
💫 And now, a huge congratulations to this year’s winners! 🎭🏆
Diversity Entertainment Spotlight Mentorship
Being the Perfect Woman: A Guide to Going Back into Hiding Post 2024
Runner Up - Welcome to the Uterus
Top of the Festival
Mister Snow
The Blockbuster Award
Welcome to the Uterus
Ensemble
Welcome to the Uterus
Acting
Two Girls - Barika Phillips Bell and Ayla Rose Barreau
Stand-Up/Hosting
Cat Alvarado- Holy Water & Tequila
Solo
Ain't I/Ain't It/ Ain't We - Latrice Young
Writing
The Cancer Survivors Live Show - Lili Ignon
Director
Still Alive - Tony Kelly
Design
Still Alive
Out of Town
Ain't I/Ain't It/ Ain't We
Out of the Box
Safety Stew
Bertha Rodriguez Publicity Award
Mister Snow
Matthew Quinn’s Producing Award
Being the Perfect Woman: A Guide to Going Back into Hiding Post 2024