Welcome to the 5th Edition of Brisk Festival Los Angeles!

Brisk Festival returns for its fifth edition, once again celebrating the transformative power of live theater through dynamic short plays of up to 10 minutes. This international festival serves as a vibrant platform where creativity thrives, and the energy of live performance is fueled by the collaboration of talented writers, directors, and performers. Brisk Festival fosters a spirit of artistic exchange, inviting audiences to experience a wide range of emotions and thought-provoking narratives—all in a condensed, impactful format. This 2025 features 50 plays and 200 artists. 

Festival Dates: August 16 – September 7, 2025
Location: Morgan-Wixson Theater, Santa Monica, California

Submissions are now closed, and we are thrilled to announce that 48 plays have been selected to take part in this special edition. A full list of this year’s plays will be announced soon. In the meantime, here’s a preview of some of the selected works: