42nd Annual Plays by Young Writers

by PWP Admin | Jul 17, 2026

42nd Annual Plays by Young Writers Playwrights Project’s 42nd Plays by Young Writers Festival, sponsored by the Sheila and Jeffrey Lipinsky Family Fund, a live performance featuring winning scripts from the 2026 California Young Playwrights Contest.   SCHOOL...

California Young Playwrights Contest – Submission Deadline

by Chanel | Jun 30, 2025

Learn More The Contest is open to all Californians under the age of 19. Submit your original scripts for a chance to win a production in next year’s Plays by Young Writers Festival. All entrees are reviewed by theatre professionals and receive feedback when...

41st Annual Plays by Young Writers

by Chanel | Jun 30, 2025

Get Your Tickets Today! UPDATE: Online ticket sales have ended. Please reach out to the Box Office Manager by emailing write@playwrightsproject.org or calling 619-567-9554. 41st Annual Plays by Young Writers Playwrights Project’s 41st Plays by Young Writers Festival,...

Lights Up! 40th Plays by Young Writers Reception

by Chanel | Jun 22, 2025

Announcing the plays & playwrights of the 40th Plays by Young Writers Festival Thank you for attending Lights Up! Playwrights Take the Stage Be the first to find out which student playwrights will have their scripts produced in the 40th Plays by Young Writers...

Lights Up! 39th Plays by Young Writers Reception

by Chanel | Jun 22, 2025

Announcing the plays & playwrights of the 39th Plays by Young Writers Festival Thank you for attending 39th Plays by Young Writers performed at the Salvation Army’s Joan B. Kroc Theatre Click here to see photos from the Night of Celebration! Check out this...