Books
The Old Globe Presents “North by Northwest”
The North American premiere of Emma Rice Company, Kay & McLean Productions and Jonathan Church Theatre Productions co-production’s “North by Northwest” comes to The Old Globe from Friday, July 3 through Sunday, August 2, 2026. Adapted and directed by Emma Rice, Hitchcock’s classic thriller is transformed into a high-speed ride full of laughs and suspense. Direct from England, theatre […]
San Diego Junior Theatre Presents “A Bad Case of Stripes: The Musical”
San Diego Junior Theatre continues its vibrant 78th season with “A Bad Case of Stripes: The Musical,” a whimsical and heartfelt adaptation of the beloved children’s book by David Shannon. “A Bad Case of Stripes: The Musical” brings to life the story of Camilla Cream, a young girl who struggles with fitting in and finds herself literally transforming […]
Descendants of Early San Diego Honor Leather Jacket Soldiers at 44th Annual Luncheon
This past month, the Descendants of Early San Diego (DESD) held its 44th Annual Luncheon on June 27, 2026, at Howard Ballard Parent Hall in Old Town San Diego. The event honored the Leather Jacket Soldiers (Soldados de Cuera) who established the Presidio of San Diego in 1769 and contributed to American independence during the […]
Write Out Loud Presents Three Programs Celebrating Our Nation’s History
On the momentous occasion of the Semiquincentennial (250 Years) of our country, Write Out Loud is thrilled to join the celebration, bringing three programs to the San Diego region that highlight the history of our nation and the importance of American values: freedom, equality, individualism, humanity and community. Artistic Director, Veronica Murphy, shared “We are honored to have […]
An Afternoon with Playwright of “Real Women Have Curves”
Award winning playwright Josefina López will be in San Diego on April 11, 2026 for a one-day speaking engagement at Point Loma Nazarene University. One year after her Broadway debut of the musical “Real Women Have Curves”(April 27, 2025, at the James Earl Jones Theatre), López invites the local community of students, educators, and theatre artists […]
Read! Imagine! Create! Student Celebration
Write Out Loud – an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for a live audience – announces this year’s Read! Imaging! Create!celebrating the novel, “When the Emperor Was Divine”by Julie Otsuka. This event celebrates the creations of Middle and High School students who have read […]
Mindfulness Teacher and Author Brings Her Teachings to Verse
According to the American Psychological Association, people in the United States are feeling divided, disconnected and lonely – all which increase anxiety levels. So, the timing couldn’t be more perfect for local mindfulness teacher and author, Julie Potiker’s first poetry collection “Gentle Currents: Poems of Pause & Peace,” which was recently published and features gorgeous illustrations from […]
North County Rep Variety Night Presents “Oh, What a Beautiful Day”
Come see multi-award winning Andrew Polec, take you on a tour of Broadway’s Golden Era! Polec, who was nominated for a Craig Noel Award for his work as Monty in “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” last year at North Coast Rep, will dazzle with hits from “Oklahoma!,” “The Music Man,” “West Side Story,” and “I Do! I Do!” Having been […]
American Literary Heroes
Write Out Loud, an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for a live audience announces American Literary Heroes,part of the Celebrating America250: Arts Projects Honoring the National Garden of American Heroes funded by the National Endowment for the Arts. American Literary Heroesis a unique program highlighting […]
“Hauntings of the Holiday” and “Giving Season” Performances
Write Out Loud has two holiday experiences for 2025. Each program explores specific themes by weaving a variety of stories, poems, and sometimes music together into a literary tapestry. Hauntings of The Holiday, “Christmas Ghost Stories”takes place on Saturday, December 13 and Sunday, December 14 with performances at 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. each day. Performances […]
