Plays by Young Writers
Sponsored by the Sheila and Jeffrey Lipinsky Family Fund
Our 30th season of winning plays from the
2014 California Young Playwrights Contest
January 22 - February 1, 2015
The Sheryl and Harvey White Theatre
in the Conrad Prebys Theatre Center at The Old Globe
Plays by Young Writers is produced by Playwrights Project in association with The Old Globe.
Program A
Recommended for Ages 11+
FULL PRODUCTIONS
Coffee, Cream, & Closure
By Matthew Maceda
Age 15, Torrey Highlands
Directed by George Yé
Meeting a medium in a coffee shop leads to a miracle for Felicia.
Crown Prince Crazy
By Alberto Cordova
Age 18, Escondido
Directed by George Yé
Mexico or USA? Family or alone? Boy or man? Decide now!?
STAGED READINGS
One Magical Day
By Tricia Mendoza
Age 14, Rancho Peñasquitos
Directed by Erika Phillips
A fairy godmother, a mysterious woman, and a magical potion.
Best Friend Mistakes
By Donya Sharifi
Age 12, Rancho Peñasquitos
Directed by Erika Phillips
Harry missed his best friend’s birthday party. Dude! Not cool.
Program A 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
Recommended for Ages 16+
FULL PRODUCTIONS
Light
By Ke'Ona
Age 17, Escondido
Directed by Rosina Reynolds
Danielle must shine a light on the truth to find her self-worth.
From Another House
By Eliana Pipes
Age 17, Altadena
Directed by Rosina Reynolds
Lena’s first meeting with her father and his family sparks a discovery.
STAGED READINGS
She Remembers
By Jerusha Israel
Age 13, Rancho Peñasquitos
Directed by Derek Livingston
Two octogenarians fight for memory and to be remembered.
With Your Own Eyes
By Sol Manuel Garza
Age 14, San Marcos
Directed by Derek Livingston
Is an uncle's love stronger than cords plugging Trey into the grid?
Program B Cast Marshall Anderson, Whitney Brianna Thomas, Kimberly King, Aliyah Malcom, Eric Poppick, Saverina Scopelleti, Alexandra Slade, John Tessmer, Aaron Winey
Festival Schedule
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Jan. 22
10amProgram A |
Jan. 23
10amProgram B |
Jan. 24
7:30pmOpening Night* |
Jan. 25 |
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Jan. 26 |
Jan. 27
10amProgram A |
Jan. 28
10amProgram A |
Jan. 29
10amProgram B |
Jan. 30
10amProgram A 7:30pm Program B |
Jan. 31
2:00pmProgram B 7:30pm Program A |
Feb. 1
2:00pmProgram A |
*Opening Night features the four Full Productions and includes a post-performance reception. Proceeds help support Playwrights Project.
If you have a gift certificate please call to redeem. Gift certificates are not available for use online.
Weekday matinees (10am) are primarily booked with school groups, with limited availability for the general public.
Please call (858) 384-2970 to check availability.
Please note that online ticket sales end twelve hours prior to the performance.
After this time, remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the theatre.
Ticket Prices
To buy tickets, select a date in the calendar above, or call (858) 384-2970.
| Individual Tickets | $25 |
| Student | $20 |
| Senior (65+) | $20 |
| Military | $20 |
| School Groups of 10 or More | $10 |
| Other Groups of 10 or More | $15 |
| Opening Night* | $60 |
Please call (858) 384-2970 for group bookings.
PRODUCTION TEAM
| George Ye | Director - Program A Full Productions |
| Rosina Reynolds | Director - Program B Full Productions |
| Erika Phillips | Director - Program A Staged Readings |
| Derek Livingston | Director - Program B Staged Readings |
| Aleta Barthell | Dramaturg - From Another House |
| Monique Gaffney | Dramaturg - Light |
| Derek Livingston | Dramaturg - With Your Own Eyes |
| Jessica Ordon | Dramaturg - Crown Prince Crazy |
| Deborah Salzer | Dramaturg - Coffee, Cream, & Closure |
| Tiffany Tang | Dramaturg - She Remembers |
| Rachael VanWormer | Dramaturg - One Magical Day & Best Friend Mistakes |
| Sharon Strich | Production Stage Manager |
| Hannah May | Assistant Stage Manager |
| Alina Bokovikova | Costume Design |
| Michelle Bales | Assistant Costume Design |
| Arianna Ibanez | Assistant Costume Design |
| Sherrice Mojgani | Lighting Design |
| Angelica Ynfante | Properties Design |
| Timothy Nottage | Scenic Design |
| Melanie Chen | Sound Design |
| Mark Robertson | Technical Director |
Press Coverage
SD Theatre Reviews
"Plays by Young Writers Review"
(February 7, 2015)
Charlene and Brenda in the Blogosphere
Music, Theater Reviews and commentary: "Further thoughts, Playwrights Project"
(January 30, 2015)
San Diego Gay and Lesbian News (SDGLN)
"Theater Review: Plays by Young Writers"
(January 27, 2015)
San Diego Free Press
"Stories from Young Minds Taking the Stage"
(January 27, 2015)
U-T San Diego
"Review: Young dramatists dig deep"
(January 26, 2015)
U-T San Diego
"Festival celebrates young dramatists"
(January 17, 2015)
Del Mar Times
"Local student’s script to be performed at ‘Plays by Young Writers’ festival"
(January 17, 2015)
Del Mar Times
"Tickets available for Playwrights Project plays"
(January 16, 2015)
San Diego Playwrights
"Sheila and Jeffrey Lipinsky Sponsor Playwrights Project’s Plays by Young Writers"
(January 15, 2015)
Del Mar Times
"Torrey Highlands youth to have play staged at Old Globe"
(January 9, 2015)
92129 Magazine
"Rising Playwrights: 92129 Students' Scripts Stand Out in Playwrights Contest"
(Dec/Jan Issue page 49; View Full Issue)
92078 Magazine
"Young Playwright Honored: Experience Sol Manuel Garza's Script at Young Writers' Festival"
(Dec/Jan Issue page 39; View Full Issue)
San Diego Playwrights
"How to Work with a Dramaturg–An Interview with Jessica Ordon"
(December 18, 2014)
San Diego Playwrights: Interviews with the Playwrights (December 2, 2014)
Program A:
Matthew Maceda •
Alberto Cordova •
Donya Sharifi •
Tricia Mendoza
Program B:
Ke'Ona •
Eliana Pipes •
Sol Manuel Garza •
Jerusha Israel
U-T San Diego
"Young Dramatists Take Spotlight"
(October 2, 2014)
Press Materials
View the Plays by Young Writers Press Release
Acknowledgements
Plays by Young Writers sponsored by the
Sheila and Jeffrey Lipinsky Family Fund
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
Macy’s
Additional support provided by:
Balboa Park Kiwanis Foundation
Community Service Association of San Diego Unified School District
Kiwanis Club of Old San Diego
La Jolla Kiwanis
National Endowment for the Arts
ResMed Foundation
Script Readers & Final Judges
We also thank the many theatre professionals and judges who helped critique the plays in this year's Contest.
Danielle Mages Amato
Literary Manager/Dramaturg, The Old Globe
Martin Benson
South Coast Repertory Theatre Artistic Director
Randy Reinholz
PSFA Director of Community Engagement and Innovative Programs
& Producing Artistic Director, Native Voices at the Autry
Deborah Salzer
Playwrights Project Founder
Delicia Turner-Sonnenberg
Artistic Director, MOXIE Theatre