American Literary Heroes at Write Out Loud
Dates: 3/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
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American Literary Heroes is a program presented by Write Out Loud, celebrating the profound contributions of iconic American authors Emily Dickinson, Henry David Thoreau, Mark Twain, and Walt Whitman. From March to September 2026, audiences across San Diego County will experience re-enactments featuring Rhianna Basore as Dickinson, Steven Smith as Thoreau, Paul Maley as Twain, and Todd Blakesley as Whitman, bringing these literary figures and their works to life in various community venues. The project, supported by a $25,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, aims to honor these writers' legacies and their impact on American literature.
Cast and Creative Team for American Literary Heroes at Write Out Loud
Cast
Todd Blakesley
Walt Whitman
Paul Maley
Mark Twain
Steven Smith
Henry David Thoreau
Rhianna Basore
Emily Dickinson
Creative Team
Veronica Murphy
Artistic Director
News About American Literary Heroes at Write Out Loud
Write Out Loud Will Host Three Programs Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary
May 21, 2026 Write Out Loud will present three programs in San Diego marking the U.S. Semiquincentennial, including a story concert, a WWII letters reading co-produced with Scripps Ranch Theatre, and an NEA-funded American Literary Heroes showcase.
Write Out Loud Kicks Off AMERICAN LITERARY HEROES With Launch Party In Old Town
February 26, 2026 Write Out Loud has announced 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.
Write Out Loud Receives $25K Grant From NEA For American Literary Heroes Project
January 28, 2026 Write Out Loud is the recipient of a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) for Celebrating America250: Arts Projects Honoring the National Garden of American Heroes.About the Theatre
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American Literary Heroes: A Still Volcanic Life (05/21/26-09/30/26)
American Literary Heroes: Ripples from Walden Pond (05/21/26-09/30/26)
American Literary Heroes: Of Sound Heart and Deformed Conscience (05/21/26-09/30/26)
American Literary Heroes: Direct from the Afterlife (05/21/26-09/30/26)
LET FREEDOM RING (10/14/24-06/16/25)
Clowning Around (09/23/24-06/16/25)
American Literary Heroes: Ripples from Walden Pond (05/21/26-09/30/26)
American Literary Heroes: Of Sound Heart and Deformed Conscience (05/21/26-09/30/26)
American Literary Heroes: Direct from the Afterlife (05/21/26-09/30/26)
LET FREEDOM RING (10/14/24-06/16/25)
Clowning Around (09/23/24-06/16/25)
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