Selected Shorts

Spellbinding, funny and timely—an afternoon of short fiction that unpacks humans' complex relationship with our planet, performed live by eminent actors.

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It's story time . . . for adults! Experience the hit public radio series and podcast live for an evening of moving and unforgettable performances. Captivating short stories centered on the environment take on new life as they are performed by stars of stage and screen. 

Selected Shorts was conceived at Symphony Space in New York City in 1985 with one simple premise—great short stories performed by great actors. Flash-forward nearly 40 years, and Selected Shorts is broadcast on over 150 radio stations around the country, with more than 100,000 downloads every week. Each Selected Shorts is a completely original and unique evening of literature brought to life.

Programmed in partnership with the Dartmouth Climate Collaborative, a campus-wide initiative to accelerate decarbonization efforts. Join us for a series of climate-related experiences, including storytelling and book sharing.

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