Writers Ages 12-18 See Their Plays Come to Life at The Old Globe
Playwrights Project will produce its 30th annual festival of Plays by Young Writers at The Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre in the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center at The Old Globe on January 22 - February 1, 2015. The festival will feature winning scripts from its California Young Playwrights Contest for ages 18 and under.
San Diego, CA, December 03, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Who: Playwrights Project
What: Plays by Young Writers, a festival of winning scripts from the 30th annual California Young Playwrights Contest
When: January 22 - February 1, 2015 (See schedule below)
Where: The Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre in the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center at The Old Globe
Tickets:
Individuals $25
Seniors, Students, Military $20
School Groups of 10 or more $10
Other Groups of 10 or more $15
Opening night (includes reception) $60
How: Playwrights Project (858) 384-2970 or write@playwrightsproject.org
Playwrights Project will produce its 30th annual festival of Plays by Young Writers at The Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre in the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center at The Old Globe on January 22 - February 1, 2015. The festival will feature winning scripts from its California Young Playwrights Contest for ages 18 and under.
Contest winners were selected from 581 plays submitted by students from across the state. Four scripts will receive full professional productions, and four scripts will receive staged readings in this highly regarded festival of new voices.
All contest submissions were evaluated by theatre professionals who volunteered their time and expertise. Final Judges in the selection process included Deborah Salzer (Founder of Playwrights Project), Martin Benson (Founding Co-Artistic Director of South Coast Rep), Danielle Mages Amato (Literary Manager/Dramaturg at The Old Globe Theatre), Randy Reinholz (PSFA Director of Community Engagement and Innovative Programs at San Diego State University and Producing Artistic Director, Native Voices at the Autry), and Delicia Turner Sonnenberg (Artistic Director of MOXIE Theatre). Program Manager and Producer Derek Charles Livingston spearheaded the evaluation process, which focused on a sense of truth, imagination, fresh use of language, and grasp of dramatic structure. All contest participants who requested feedback received individualized written critiques.
The Festival is divided into Program A (appropriate for ages 11+) and Program B (for ages 16+). Each program includes two staged readings and two full productions. Two acting ensembles will present the two different programs, with actors playing multiple roles.
While older writers explore family reconciliation, younger writers primarily focus on what makes meaningful friendships.
Program A for ages 11 and up
Full Productions Playwrights
Coffee, Cream, and Closure by Matthew Maceda, age 15, Torrey Highlands
Crown Prince Crazy by Alberto Cordova, age 18, Escondido
Staged Readings Playwrights
Best Friend Mistakes by Donya Sharifi, age 12, Rancho Peñasquitos
One Magical Day by Tricia Mendoza, age 14, Rancho Peñasquitos
Full productions directed by George Yé. Staged Readings directed by Erika Phillips.
Program B for ages 16 and up
Full Productions Playwrights
Light by Ke’Ona, age 17, Escondido
From Another House by Eliana Pipes, age 17, Altadena
Staged Readings Playwrights
With Your Own Eyes by Sol Manuel Garza, age 14, San Marcos
She Remembers by Jerusha Israel, age 13, Rancho Peñasquitos
Full productions directed by Rosina Reynolds. Staged Readings directed by Derek Livingston.
Public Performances
Saturday, January 24 – 7:30 PM – Opening Night (four full production readings)
Friday, January 30 – 7:30 PM - Program B
Saturday, January 31 – 2:00 PM - Program B
Saturday, January 31 – 7:30 PM - Program A
Sunday, February 1 – 2:00 PM - Program A
School Matinees (available to press; not available to the general public)
Thursday, January 22 – 10:00 AM - Program A
Friday, January 23 – 10:00 AM - Program B
Tuesday, January 27 – 10:00 AM - Program A
Wednesday, January 28 – 10:00 AM - Program A
Thursday, January 29 – 10:00 AM - Program B
Friday, January 30 – 10:00 AM - Program A
About Playwrights Project:
Playwrights Project advances literacy, creativity and communication by empowering individuals to voice their stories through playwriting programs and theatre productions.
Playwrights Project gratefully acknowledges major support for this program from: City of San Diego Commission for Arts & Culture, Mandell Weiss Charitable Trust, Kinder Morgan Foundation, and Macy’s. Additional support provided by Balboa Park Kiwanis Foundation, Community Service Association of San Diego Unified School District, Mrs. Audrey Geisel / Dr. Seuss Fund, Kiwanis Club of La Jolla, Kiwanis Club of Old San Diego, National Endowment for the Arts, and ResMed Foundation.
What: Plays by Young Writers, a festival of winning scripts from the 30th annual California Young Playwrights Contest
When: January 22 - February 1, 2015 (See schedule below)
Where: The Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre in the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center at The Old Globe
Tickets:
Individuals $25
Seniors, Students, Military $20
School Groups of 10 or more $10
Other Groups of 10 or more $15
Opening night (includes reception) $60
How: Playwrights Project (858) 384-2970 or write@playwrightsproject.org
Playwrights Project will produce its 30th annual festival of Plays by Young Writers at The Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre in the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center at The Old Globe on January 22 - February 1, 2015. The festival will feature winning scripts from its California Young Playwrights Contest for ages 18 and under.
Contest winners were selected from 581 plays submitted by students from across the state. Four scripts will receive full professional productions, and four scripts will receive staged readings in this highly regarded festival of new voices.
All contest submissions were evaluated by theatre professionals who volunteered their time and expertise. Final Judges in the selection process included Deborah Salzer (Founder of Playwrights Project), Martin Benson (Founding Co-Artistic Director of South Coast Rep), Danielle Mages Amato (Literary Manager/Dramaturg at The Old Globe Theatre), Randy Reinholz (PSFA Director of Community Engagement and Innovative Programs at San Diego State University and Producing Artistic Director, Native Voices at the Autry), and Delicia Turner Sonnenberg (Artistic Director of MOXIE Theatre). Program Manager and Producer Derek Charles Livingston spearheaded the evaluation process, which focused on a sense of truth, imagination, fresh use of language, and grasp of dramatic structure. All contest participants who requested feedback received individualized written critiques.
The Festival is divided into Program A (appropriate for ages 11+) and Program B (for ages 16+). Each program includes two staged readings and two full productions. Two acting ensembles will present the two different programs, with actors playing multiple roles.
While older writers explore family reconciliation, younger writers primarily focus on what makes meaningful friendships.
Program A for ages 11 and up
Full Productions Playwrights
Coffee, Cream, and Closure by Matthew Maceda, age 15, Torrey Highlands
Crown Prince Crazy by Alberto Cordova, age 18, Escondido
Staged Readings Playwrights
Best Friend Mistakes by Donya Sharifi, age 12, Rancho Peñasquitos
One Magical Day by Tricia Mendoza, age 14, Rancho Peñasquitos
Full productions directed by George Yé. Staged Readings directed by Erika Phillips.
Program B for ages 16 and up
Full Productions Playwrights
Light by Ke’Ona, age 17, Escondido
From Another House by Eliana Pipes, age 17, Altadena
Staged Readings Playwrights
With Your Own Eyes by Sol Manuel Garza, age 14, San Marcos
She Remembers by Jerusha Israel, age 13, Rancho Peñasquitos
Full productions directed by Rosina Reynolds. Staged Readings directed by Derek Livingston.
Public Performances
Saturday, January 24 – 7:30 PM – Opening Night (four full production readings)
Friday, January 30 – 7:30 PM - Program B
Saturday, January 31 – 2:00 PM - Program B
Saturday, January 31 – 7:30 PM - Program A
Sunday, February 1 – 2:00 PM - Program A
School Matinees (available to press; not available to the general public)
Thursday, January 22 – 10:00 AM - Program A
Friday, January 23 – 10:00 AM - Program B
Tuesday, January 27 – 10:00 AM - Program A
Wednesday, January 28 – 10:00 AM - Program A
Thursday, January 29 – 10:00 AM - Program B
Friday, January 30 – 10:00 AM - Program A
About Playwrights Project:
Playwrights Project advances literacy, creativity and communication by empowering individuals to voice their stories through playwriting programs and theatre productions.
Playwrights Project gratefully acknowledges major support for this program from: City of San Diego Commission for Arts & Culture, Mandell Weiss Charitable Trust, Kinder Morgan Foundation, and Macy’s. Additional support provided by Balboa Park Kiwanis Foundation, Community Service Association of San Diego Unified School District, Mrs. Audrey Geisel / Dr. Seuss Fund, Kiwanis Club of La Jolla, Kiwanis Club of Old San Diego, National Endowment for the Arts, and ResMed Foundation.
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Playwrights Project
Cecelia Kouma
858-384-2970
www.playwrightsproject.org
Cecelia Kouma
858-384-2970
www.playwrightsproject.org
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