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Josh Short is the Founding Artistic Director of The Wilbury Theatre Group, where his directing credits include; Martin McDonagh’s The Lieutenant of Inishmore, Eugene Ionesco’s Exit the King (w/ Rebecca Noon), Kristoffer Diaz's The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity, and the New England premieres of Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (w/ David Tessier), Lisa D'Amour's Detroit, and Wallace Shawn's adaptation of The Threepenny Opera.

As an actor with the Wilbury Group he appeared in the New England premiere of Rajiv Joseph’s Gruesome Playground Injuries, and the group's inaugural production, Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?. Other theatres include; Perishable Theatre (Providence, RI), The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (Pawtucket, RI), Elemental Theatre Collective (Providence, RI), The LaJolla Playhouse (San Diego, CA), The Gaslamp Quarter Drama Department (San Diego, CA), The Provincetown Tennessee Williams Theater Festival (Provincetown, MA), and The Providence Black Repertory Company, where he served as Associate Producer from 2008 until their closing in 2010. He lives outside Providence with his wife Christine, and daughters, Raegan and Olivia.

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Review: THE FATHER: A TRAGIC FARCE at Wilbury Theatre Group
by Jay Pateakos - Jan 26, 2025

What did our critic think of THE FATHER: A TRAGIC FARCE at Wilbury Theatre Group?
Photos: THE FATHER Now Playing At Wilbury Theatre Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2025

You can now get a first look at the Wilbury Theatre Group production of The Father: A Tragic Farce by Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton here!
Wilbury Theatre Group Kicks Off 2025 With THE FATHER
by Stephi Wild - Jan 3, 2025

Wilbury Theatre Group has announced the cast and creative team for the professional Rhode Island premiere of The Father: A Tragic Farce by Florian Zeller, translated by Christopher Hampton.
Last Chance To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards; THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Stadium theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 27, 2024

This is the last chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Final Week To Vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards; Stadium theatre Leads Favorite Local Theatre!
by BWW Awards - Dec 23, 2024

This is the final week to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Vote For The 2024 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards; THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at Stadium theatre Leads Best Musical!
by BWW Awards - Dec 16, 2024

Voting continues for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Latest Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Rhode Island Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 9, 2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Photos: NOISE at Wilbury Theatre Group
by Stephi Wild - Dec 5, 2024

Performances of the Wilbury Theatre Group's Rhode Island premiere of NOISE, a new musical by César Alvarez and directed by Dante Green, start this weekend. Get a first look at the production in the photos here!
First Standings Announced For The 2024 BWW Rhode Island Awards
by BWW Awards - Dec 2, 2024

Check out the first stats for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Rhode Island Awards! Voting ends on 12/31 at midnight. Don't miss out on making sure that your favorite theatres, stars, and shows get the recognition they deserve!
Cast and Creative Team Set for NOISE, a New Musical at Wilbury Group
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2024

Wilbury Theatre Group has revealed the cast and creative team for the Rhode Island premiere of NOISE, a new musical by César Alvarez, directed by Dante Green. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Rhode Island Premiere Of WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME At Wilbury Group
by Stephi Wild - Sep 26, 2024

Wilbury Theatre Group kicks off their 2024/25 Main Series Season with the season opener: What the Constitution Means to Me by Heidi Schreck. Check out all new photos here!
Wilbury Theatre Group to Launch New Education Programs
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 9, 2024

Wilbury Theatre Group will launch new education programs. Learn more and see how to attend.
Wilbury Group to Launch 2024/25 Season With WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2024

Wilbury Theatre Group revealed the cast and creative team for the 2024/25 season opener, WHAT THE CONSTITUTION MEANS TO ME by Heidi Schreck. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Tickets Now Available For All FRINGEPVD Performances
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2024

Tickets and passes are now available for all performances at the 11th Annual FringePVD: The Providence Fringe Festival presented by The Wilbury Theatre Group, July 14 - 27, 2024.
Wilbury Group Will Host FRINGEPVD 2024
by Stephi Wild - Jun 12, 2024

The 11th Annual FringePVD: The Providence Fringe Festival presented by The Wilbury Theatre Group will take place July 14 - 27, 2024.
Wilbury Group Extends ONCE Through Late June
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 29, 2024

Wilbury Theatre Group has extended the Tony Award-winning musical ONCE in Providence, RI, featuring Nile Hawver and Alison Russo, directed by Josh Short with music direction by Milly Massey and choreography by Ali Kenner Brodksy. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: First Look At ONCE At Wilbury Theatre Group
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2024

See first look photos of Wilbury Theatre Group's production of Tony Award-winning musical Once with book by Enda Walsh and music and lyrics by Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová. 
New Musical NOISE, FAT HAM & More Set for Wilbury Theatre Group 24/25 Main Series Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 3, 2024

The 2024/25 season at Wilbury Theatre Group, featuring the Rhode Island premieres and more has been revealed. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.
ONCE Will Conclude Wilbury Group's 2023/24 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 25, 2024

Rehearsals have begun for Wilbury Theatre Group's upcoming production of Tony Award-winning musical Once with book by Enda Walsh and music and lyrics by Glen Hansard & Markéta Irglová.
Photos: First Look at WOLF PLAY at Wilbury Theatre Group
by Stephi Wild - Mar 21, 2024

Wilbury Theatre Group presents Hansol Jung’s Wolf Play directed by Marcel A. Mascaró, featuring Beth Alianiello, Jeff Ararat, Teddy Lytle, Ellen Zahniser, and Sara States in her Wilbury debut as “Wolf”.  Check out all new photos here!

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