Rachael VanWormer

Write Out Loud To Present Two Holiday Experiences In December 2025
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2025

Write Out Loud will present two holiday programs in December 2025: HAUNTINGS OF THE HOLIDAY on December 13–14 and GIVING SEASON on December 15.

Review: POE & MORE POE by Write Out Loud at the historic Villa Montezuma
by ErinMarie Reiter - Oct 21, 2025

The 1887 Queen Anne Victorian mansion is equal parts Gothic whimsy and jewel-box museum, which sets the perfect stage for“Poe & More Poe”, Write Out Loud’s annual immersion into the master of the macabre.

Photos: Write Out Loud's POE & MORE POE At The Villa Montezuma Museum
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2025

Write Out Loud is presenting Poe & More Poe, an immersive evening of gothic tales by Edgar Allan Poe, October 17–November 1, 2025, at the historic Villa Montezuma Museum in San Diego. See photos of the production.

Write Out Loud Brings POE AND MORE POE This October
by Emmy Rice - Sep 13, 2025

WRITE OUT LOUD, an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for audiences of all ages, announces “Poe and More Poe” co-directed by Rachael VanWormer and Veronica Murphy.

Write Out Loud Will Bring THE VALLEY OF SHADOWS to The Villa Montezuma Museum
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

WRITE OUT LOUD has announced “The Valley of Shadows” by Francis Grierson at the Villa Montezuma Museum in Sherman Heights. Learn more about the performance here!

New Village Arts Announces THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE San Diego Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 7, 2025

New Village Arts has announced our first production of 2025: the San Diego premiere of THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE to be performed on the Ray Charles Stage in the Conrad Prebys Theatre at the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center.

THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE San Diego Premiere Announced At New Village Arts
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 21, 2024

New Village Arts has announced its first production of 2025: the San Diego premiere of THE HALF-LIFE OF MARIE CURIE to be performed on the Ray Charles Stage in the Conrad Prebys Theatre at the Dea Hurston New Village Arts Center

Write Out Loud Presents LET FREEDOM RING At Old Town Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 8, 2024

Write Out Loud - an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for a live audience, has announced their upcoming Story Concert, LET FREEDOM RING, on Monday, October 14th at Old Town Theatre - 4040 Twiggs Street, San Diego. 

Write Out Loud Kicks Of Season 18 With CLOWNING AROUND In September
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 4, 2024

Write Out Loud has announced the start of their 18th Season of Story Concerts with CLOWNING AROUND on September 23rd, offering a night of humor and entertainment.

Playwrights Project Hosts 39th Annual Plays By Young Writers Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2024

Playwrights Project will present its 39th annual Plays by Young Writers Festival showcasing new scripts written by youth across California. This year's Festival will be presented to school groups and the public at the Salvation Army's Joan B. Kroc Theatre.

Cygnet Theatre Announces The Cast And Creative Team Of THE LITTLE FELLOW (OR - THE QUEEN OF TARTS TELLS ALL)
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 3, 2023

Cygnet Theatre has announced the cast and creative team of The Little Fellow (or - The Queen of Tarts Tells All) by renowned playwright Kate Hamill. This world premiere is directed by Rob Lutfy and runs October 25 - November 19 at Cygnet Theatre in Old Town.

Write Out Loud Presents SCI-FI What Else Might There Be? at Old Town Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 24, 2023

Write Out Loud - an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading short stories aloud for a live audience to continue their 16th Season of Story Concerts with SCI-FI What Else Might There Be? on Monday, April 10th at the Old Town Theatre.

38th Annual Plays By Young Writers Festival Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Dec 16, 2022

Playwrights Project will present its 38th annual Plays by Young Writers Festival showcasing new scripts written by youth across California. This year's Festival will be presented in-person to school groups and the public at the Salvation Army's Joan B. Kroc Theatre.  

5th Annual San Diego PoeFest Set For Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 14, 2022

WRITE OUT LOUD, an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading literature aloud for audiences of all ages, announces the 5th Annual San Diego PoeFest, in performance from October 14th - 30th at the Villa Montezuma Museum in Sherman Heights.

Write Out Loud Announces CLASSICS and More for 16th Season of Story Concerts
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 11, 2022

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 CLASSICS the first production in their Season XVI on Monday, September 19th at the Old Town Theatre.

Plays by Young Writers 37th Season Re-Scheduled
by Stephi Wild - Jan 7, 2022

In response to surge in COVID-19 cases, Playwrights Project is re-scheduling its 37th annual Plays by Young Writers Festival from its originally planned January performances to May 2022.

Write Out Loud to Present THE GIVING SEASON at Old Town Theatre
by Gigi Gervais - Dec 3, 2021

Write Out Loud - an organization founded in 2007 with a commitment to inspire, challenge and entertain by reading short stories aloud for a live audience announces THE GIVING SEASON - CHRISTMAS IN NEW YORK on Monday, December 13th at the Old Town Theatre.

Playwrights Project Will Present Its 37th Annual Plays By Young Writers Festival In January
by Stephi Wild - Nov 23, 2021

Playwrights Project will present its 37th annual Plays by Young Writers Festival showcasing new scripts written by youth across California. This year's Festival will be presented with filmed performances offered virtually to the public and an in-person screening of the filmed performance to celebrate the young playwrights.

Write Out Loud Announces 4th Annual POEFEST
by Stephi Wild - Sep 30, 2021

Write Out Loud is gearing up for the 4th Annual San Diego PoeFest, in performance from October 29th - 31st at the Villa Montezuma Museum in Sherman Heights. This historic Queen Anne Victorian was named 'The Palace of the Arts' by Jessie Shepard, the musician, spiritualist and author who designed it in 1887.  

Student Playwrights Inspire At Virtual Plays By Young Writers Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2021

Five young writers between the ages of 13 and 18 have written insightful new plays that will be presented online in Playwrights Project 36th Season of Plays by Young Writers. Playwrights Project's