Posted on February 28, 2020
“For now I ask no more Than the justice of eating.” – Pablo Neruda UPDATED (3/12/2020): PlayGround concludes the 25th anniversary season of its celebrated Monday Night PlayGround staged reading series with a special evening of environmental-inspired plays as part of the 6th annual PLANET EARTH ARTS NEW PLAY FESTIVAL on Monday, April 6, 8 […]
Posted on February 13, 2020
PlayGround has announced a 2nd round of selected teams to participate in their continued Innovator Incubator. This year’s teams include three companies new to the Incubator, and three returning candidates. Last year’s initiative saw the inception of six brand new production companies, and provided a comprehensive and integrated suite of more than $50,000 in tools […]
Posted on February 5, 2020
Read on to learn more about PlayGround Company Member and Alumni recent news, current happenings, and upcoming events as we prepare for the February 17, 2020 Monday Night PlayGround at Berkeley Rep! Tom Bruett directed the world premiere of Ryan Fogarty’s YOU’LL CATCH FLIES at New Conservatory Theatre Center, running through February 23. You can […]
Posted on February 4, 2020
The people have spoken… The January People’s Choice Award goes to Leela Velautham for her short play, THE EVOCATION, presented as a staged reading at Monday Night PlayGround on January 20, 2020 at Berkeley Rep. Congratulations, Leela! Courtesy of Ms. Velautham, we’re pleased to share the first two pages from the award-winning script. Enjoy! THE […]
Posted on February 1, 2020
I’ll be there for you (When the rain starts to pour) I’ll be there for you (Like I’ve been there before) I’ll be there for you (‘Cause you’re there for me too) – I’ll Be There for You (“Friends” Theme) by The Rembrandts (1994) For the next round of Monday Night PlayGround, PlayGround brings back […]
Posted on January 22, 2020
PlayGround has announced and officially opened the submission window for their 12th annual Young Playwrights Contest, a showcase celebrating the best of budding new voices for the stage. Four finalists will be selected from plays submitted by high schoolers from any of the 9 Bay Area counties, inspired by this year’s theme “Borders, Islands, and […]
Posted on January 9, 2020
PlayGround is excited to announce new one-year paid Producing Fellowships designed to foster the next generation of leadership for the American Theatre. We are looking for Bay Area individuals passionate about theatre and looking to make an impact on the field while developing the skill set to do so for a living. Fellowships are being […]
Posted on January 7, 2020
Read on to learn more about PlayGround Company Member and Alumni recent news, current happenings, and upcoming events as we prepare for the January 20, 2020 Monday Night PlayGround at Berkeley Rep! Rondrell McCormick is directing a play titled SHE in Antaeus Theatre Company’s Lab Results. Christian Haines is directing RIPCORD at Altarena Playhouse. […]
Posted on January 7, 2020
The people have spoken… The December’s People’s Choice Award goes to Tom Bruett for his short play, CHRISTMAS EVITA, presented as a staged reading at Monday Night PlayGround on December 16th 2019, at Berkeley. Congratulations, Tom! Courtesy of Mr. Bruett, we’re pleased to share the first two pages from the award-winning script. Enjoy! CHRISTMAS EVITA […]
Posted on January 3, 2020
Before HAMLET, ROMEO & JULIET and RICHARD III, there were “The Shakespeare Prequels”! PlayGround kicks off the first Monday Night PlayGround of 2020 on Monday, January 20, 8pm at Berkeley Repertory Theatre with staged readings of six original ten-minute plays, each inspired by and serving as a prequel to a noted work of Shakespeare and […]