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Telling Stories
Playwrights Project, Cal State San Marcos Theatre, and CSUSM ACE Scholars Services present a staged reading that sheds light on the perseverance of foster youth
Originally commissioned by Playwrights Project, Sisters in the System
chronicles the journey of two foster youth through different phases of their involvement in the Juvenile Court System. The play is a fictionalized account drawing from interviews of those involved in foster care.
Directed by Ingrid Trovão and
performed by CSUSM & Palomar College Theatre students.
FREE and open to the public; reservations required.
These powerful stories of challenges and triumphs will educate and inspire audiences to learn more about the welfare system in San Diego.
California State University
San Marcos
Tuesday, April 17th at 7:00-9:00pm
Arts Building 111
Recommended for ages 16+.
Each performance will be followed by a talk back with a panel of experts.
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Sisters in the System
The cast and creative time of
Sisters in the System at San Diego Mesa College
Playwrights Project partnered with San Diego Mesa College and FAST Scholars to host Sisters in the System as part of Foster Youth Awareness Week! It was especially special as one of the storytellers who inspired Sisters in the System flew to San Diego for the staged reading!
Later that day, the production traveled to Palomar College for another performance! In collaboration with the Palomar College Women's Studies program, Playwrights Project was able to reach even more students.
We are so proud to be celebrating strong women and advocating for improvements to the foster care system!
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Playwrights Project presented at the Shakespeare in Prisons Conference!
Our Executive Director, Cecelia Kouma, spoke about our Out of the Yard Reentry and Arts in Corrections programs at The Old Globe's Shakespeare in Prisons Conference this past weekend! Keynote speaker, Sheriff William Gore, emphasized the power of arts programs for rehabilitation.
Thank you to The Old Globe for hosting this gathering of Arts in Corrections practitioners from around the world! |
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Playwrights Project to participate in Hats Off to San Diego
 The G.O.L.D. Diggers present their 25th annual event showcasing organizations throughout San Diego! This year we will participate in the Betty Mabee Hat Parade and design a hat that reflects Playwrights Project! Stay tuned for pictures of this fabulous event celebrating local non-profits!
Whichever organization has the most voted for hat receives a $2500 donation! If you'd like to vote for Playwrights Project by casting an absentee ballot for $25, contact us at (858) 384-2970 or email us at write@playwrightsproject.org |
