by PWP Admin | May 15, 2026 | About, Programs, Resources
A Message from Playwrights Project about Budget Cuts to the Arts As many of you know, Mayor Todd Gloria’s proposed FY27 budget removes virtually all City Arts and Culture funding, eliminating a total of $11.8 million dollars that currently supports organizations doing...
by PWP Admin | Mar 30, 2026 | Playwriting Residency, Programs, Schools & Teacher
“Engaging with complex topics through playwriting provided students with a meaningful way to process their experiences, reflect, and share their voices.” – VAPA Foundation The specific playwriting program conducted at the ALBA Community Day School is...
by PWP Admin | Feb 27, 2026 | California Young Playwrights Contest, Plays by Young Writers, Productions, Students & Youth
“Young people are often told to “find their voice.” Playwrights Project is one of San Diego’s institutions that actually hands them a microphone, dims the lights, and pays professionals to make the city listen.” – Kristen Nevarez Schweizer, Vanguard...
by PWP Admin | Feb 23, 2026 | California Young Playwrights Contest, Plays by Young Writers, Productions, Programs, Students & Youth
“Since its launch in 1985, the California Young Playwrights Contest has presented live public performances of more than 200 scripts.” – Pam Kragen, San Diego Union Tribune Plays by Young Writers is the annual production of plays that are selected...
by PWP Admin | Sep 13, 2025 | Interested Adults, Programs, Returned Writers Circle
“Jewels Returned Writers Circle may be a one-of-a-kind program but is certainly a beacon of light and demonstrates the possibilities of reproducing this model on a larger scale to impact not only those incarcerated but enrich our greater community with deeper...
