Plays by Young Writers
Sponsored by the
Sheila and Jeffrey Lipinsky Family Fund

We are pleased to announce that the 30th annual festival of Plays by Young Writers will be sponsored by the Sheila and Jeffrey Lipinsky Family Fund. As long-time friends and major donors of Playwrights Project, Mr. and Mrs. Lipinsky were the organization's natural choice when seeking a major sponsor for the festival.

Join us on Opening Night as we celebrate this year's contest winners. Opening Night features the four full productions and a post-performance reception. Proceeds from this event help support Playwrights Project.

Opening Night is less than three weeks away - buy your tickets today!

Tickets, full schedule, and more information:
www.playwrightsproject.org/PBYW
(858) 384-2970

The festival is divided into Program A (for ages 11+) and Program B (for ages 16+), and each program includes two staged readings and two full productions. Two acting ensembles will present the programs, with actors playing multiple roles. We are pleased to announce the ensemble casts for the 30th annual festival:

PROGRAM A
Directors
George Yé (full productions)
Erika Phillips (staged readings)
 
Cast
Francisco Brambila, Veronica Burgess, Zion Dyson, Eduardo Garcia, Virginia Gregg, Kimberly King, Dylan Nalbandian, Miguel Padilla, John Polak, Arnica Skulstad Brown, Reed Willard

PROGRAM B
Directors
Rosina Reynolds (full productions)
Derek C. Livingston (staged readings)

Cast
Marshall Anderson, Whitney Brianna Thomas, Kimberly King, Aliyah Malcom, Eric Poppick, Saverina Scopelleti, Alexandra Slade, John Tessmer, Aaron Winey

Playwrights Project is teaching playwriting at Donovan Correctional Facility, alongside the fantastic artists at Project Paint! We're so proud to be part of the network of arts in corrections programs taking place across the state. Thank you to the William James Association’s Prison Arts Project and California Arts Council!

Check out the article in U-T San Diego:
"Art offers rare positive for inmates" by Dana Littlefield

Sempra Energy Foundation and The Dorsey & Whitney Foundation each matched a gift from one of their employees (we love companies that encourage giving through this type of program!). The Boys & Girls Foundation and the Carlsbad Arts Office both awarded Playwrights Project grants in support of our in-class playwriting residencies. We are grateful for our many supporters.