Short, like theatrical works (6)
I believe the answer is:
dramas
'theatrical works' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
'short like' is the wordplay.
'short' becomes 'dram' (both can mean a small alcoholic drink).
'like' becomes 'as'.
'dram'+'as'='DRAMAS'
(Other definitions for dramas that I've seen before include "works" , "sensations" , "Theatrical plays" , "crises" , "Tragic situations" .)