NEW YORK—The meaning behind the meetings forms the basis of each of the three one-act works that comprise Series A of Throughline Artist’s annual Summer Shorts at 59 E 59 Theaters. In each, people’s culturally shaped, preconceived notions are quickly called into question.

(L–R) J.J. Kandel and Clea Alsip in "10K," written and directed by Neil LaBute, as part of Summer Shorts 2015. The work asks just how far you can go without going too far. Carol Rosegg