Powers New Voices Festival at The Old Globe

The Old Globe presents the 12th annual Powers New Voices Festival from January 10 to January 12, 2025, featuring a series of play readings that celebrates new American works. The festival opens with Celebrating Community Voices, showcasing six short plays by local playwrights including Brittany Allen and Lara Benusis. The following days include full-length readings of plays such as Alien Girls by Amy Berryman and The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Marco Antonio Rodriguez, adapted from the novel by Junot Díaz. Directed by notable figures like Barry Edelstein, the festival highlights fresh perspectives and stories from emerging and established playwrights.