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Events on Thursday, March 12, 2026

Thursday, March 12, 2026

Thursday, March 12 at 7:00 PM

7:00 PM

An Evening of Shorts and Surprises

Join us for Lucky Reel ShortFest , an evening of short films, live performance, and social fun at MATCH – Midtown! Experience a cinema-style screening of short films, trailers, music videos, and commercials, followed by a live table read bringing scripts to life. End the night connecting with filmmakers and fellow guests at the post-show mixer.

No Q&A — just an immersive, entertaining evening of film, performance, and community. Doors: 6:30pm | Screening starts: 7:00pm | Event ends: 10:15pmRead more

Thursday, March 12 at 7:30 PM - Talkback

7:30 PM

Written by David Ives, Directed by Malinda L. Beckham

Drawing inspiration from Leopold von Sacher-Masoch’s 1870 novella Venus in Furs , Ives’ provocative and dark play is a comedic exploration of power dynamics, control, and sexuality.

Thomas is a playwright searching for the perfect actress to portray Vanda in his stage adaptation of Venus in Furs . As the evening wears on, a mysterious and unconventional woman, ironically named Vanda, arrives for her audition. Not only is she late, she also appears far from the ideal candidate Thomas had in mind. As the audition unfolds, Vanda’s performance takes an unexpected turn, blurring the lines between the script and reality. Through their interactions, the boundaries between the characters and the actors collapse, forcing both Thomas and Vanda to confront the complexities of their desires and the darker sides of human nature.Read more