Updates for Plays by Young Writers
In response to the recent COVID-19 surges, we have made the difficult decision to postpone our Plays by Young Writers Festival for the safety of our artists, staff, and patrons.
Re-scheduling allows us the opportunity to safely celebrate the hard work of our talented and resilient young playwrights.

We're grateful for the flexibility of our designers, actors, and director George YĆ©, each dedicated to producing high quality theatre that honors the playwrights' scripts.

Our team is working tirelessly behind the scenes to finalize details to assure the safest path forward, and we'll keep you updated once new dates are finalized.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during these challenging times. Keep an eye on your inbox!
Playwrights Project is not alone in re-scheduling performances due to COVID-19. We recognize and send our support to the other San Diego theatres who have also had to make these difficult decisions. We look forward to safely gathering in the future and experiencing the magic of theatre again!
We appreciate your generosity!
Your generosity raised $35,500 in our end of year campaign. Thank you for boosting us beyond our goal of $25,000. Especially during these trying times, every dollar counts. We are so grateful for your support.

Revamping Plays by Young Writers is an additional cost that we did not anticipate.

We hope you'll consider contributing as we reschedule, rehearse, and redevelop this year's Festival!
Out of the Yard Performances
Out of the Yard participants, teaching artists, and actors after 2019's final performances before the pandemic.
Last month our Out of the Yard program held 10 performances of writers' work at Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility and Centinela State Prison! Professional actors performed cold readings of scripts, sometimes acting alongside playwrights who chose to act. It was a well-earned moment of celebration after an incredibly challenging year for individuals experiencing incarceration.

Our programs are currently paused as the facilities contend with recent surges of COVID-19. We hope you'll keep our playwrights in your thoughts as they adapt to their difficult and uncertain circumstances.
Playwrights Project is a San Diego-based non-profit 501(c)3 arts education organization empowering people of all ages and backgrounds to voice stories through theatre, inspiring individual growth and creating meaningful community connections. Our programs serve youth, adults and seniors, with programs in over 100 classrooms and 10 diversion, correctional, and reentry facilities. Your donation is 100% tax-deductible.
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