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The 30 Minutes or Less Festival returns this week with a high‑energy lineup of bold, compact performances designed to captivate both seasoned theatergoers and curious newcomers. Running Jan. 15–25, 2026, at the Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre in Los Angeles, the festival brings together artists from across Los Angeles and beyond for an immersive celebration of short‑form storytelling.
This year’s festival features dozens of original works — each 30 minutes or less — spanning drama, comedy, solo performance, puppetry, experimental theater, and hybrid forms. With multiple shows each night, audiences can experience a full spectrum of creativity in a single visit.
Showcasing bold, original, and wildly diverse short works that prove big impact doesn’t need a long runtime. From theatre, comedy, and dance to music, multimedia, and experimental hybrids, each piece delivers its punch in half an hour or less. With dozens of shows of all genres and styles, the festival celebrates creativity, community, and the thrill of live performance in its most concentrated form.
30 Minutes or Less Festival
Where: Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre – 5636 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90038
When: Jan. 15–25, 2026
Performance Times: 7 pm –10:30 p.m.
Ticket Prices: Pay‑What‑You‑Can to $15.00
Ticket Link: https://www.30minutesorlessfestival.com/
Presented by Combined Artform + Asylum, the festival champions concise, high‑impact storytelling and continues to grow as a platform for artists at every stage of development — from first‑time creators to veteran performers testing new and seasoned material.
“I’m excited by how much the festival has grown this year. We have added days, increased the number and range of shows, welcomed new sponsors, and engaged more artists than ever before. Ticket sales are already ahead of last year, which gives us real momentum. Now comes the most rewarding part, experiencing the new work, the fresh ideas, and seeing where these artists will take them.” Matthew V. Quinn.
Producers’ Spotlight Awards Debut:
A major highlight of the 2026 festival is the launch of the Producers’ Spotlight Awards (PSA), recognizing excellence in live performance and creative adaptation. Eighteen sponsors and partners — including Coppola2 Studio, Diversity Entertainment, LAFPI, Marbles Theatre Group, Namba Arts, P3 Theatre Company, Penguintown Media, RabbleRouse News, Short & Sweet, Soaring Solo, Stage & Cinema, Stage Takes, StretchLab‑Hollywood, Tu Madre, Unplugged Encore Series, Wyndwolf Puppets, and venue sponsor Stephanie Feury Studio Theatre — will present awards across multiple categories, encouraging innovation and elevating standout artists.
About Combined Artform + Asylum:
Founded by Matthew V. Quinn and Bertha Rodriguez, Combined Artform began in San Francisco as a production and artist‑support hub before expanding to Los Angeles in 2007 through a partnership with Asylum venues. Over the past 25 years, the company has produced, co‑produced, or hosted more than 1,500 productions across Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, and international festivals.
