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Upcoming Shows

American Literary Heroes
Mar 1 – Sep 30, 2026

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...

American Literary Heroes: A Still Volcanic Life
May 21 – Sep 30, 2026

A Still Volcanic Life is a solo performance piece written and performed by Rhianna Basore, focusing on the life and work of Emily Dickinson. The...

American Literary Heroes: Direct from the Afterlife
May 21 – Sep 30, 2026

Direct from the Afterlife is a solo performance piece written and performed by Todd Blakesley, focusing on Walt Whitman. The program is part of Write...

American Literary Heroes: Of Sound Heart and Deformed Conscience
May 21 – Sep 30, 2026

Of Sound Heart and Deformed Conscience is a performance piece written by Rachael VanWormer and performed by Paul Maley, focusing on Mark Twain. The program...

American Literary Heroes: Ripples from Walden Pond
May 21 – Sep 30, 2026

Ripples from Walden Pond is a performance piece written by Richard Platt and performed by Steve Smith, focusing on Henry David Thoreau. The program is...



Review: THE MOST HAPPY FELLA at North Coast Repertory Theatre


by ErinMarie Reiter - June 07, 2026

If you think lying on your dating profile is a modern invention, “The Most Happy Fella” is here to remind you that catfishing has existed for generations. Fortunately, North Coast Repertory Theatre's production has something even more timeless than romantic deception: a glorious score sung by an...

Review: THE MONSTERS at La Jolla Playhouse


by ErinMarie Reiter - June 06, 2026

“The Monsters” delivers thrilling fight sequences, but its greatest strength lies in the family story at its center. Whether you're an MMA fan or not, the play's emotional punches land with equal force. ...

Review: THE HOMBRES at The Old Globe


by ErinMarie Reiter - June 06, 2026

“The Hombres” is a thoughtful examination of friendship, masculinity, and the surprising ways personal growth can occur in the unlikeliest of places. ...

Review: THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE at Oceanside Theatre Company


by ErinMarie Reiter - June 01, 2026

Funny and heartfelt, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee' is a delightful reminder that sometimes the biggest victories have nothing to do with trophies—or correctly spelling 'schadenfreude.'...

Review: RENT at Diversionary Theatre


by ErinMarie Reiter - May 31, 2026

There are some shows that feel untouchable, which is why it takes a certain amount of courage or lunacy to approach a beloved musical and decide to reinvent it. Co-directors Sherri Eden Barber and Coleman Ray Clark do exactly that, taking some big swings with Diversionary Theatre's production of REN...

Review: KIM'S CONVENIENCE at The Old Globe


by ErinMarie Reiter - May 22, 2026

“Kim’s Convenience,” now playing at The Old Globe through June 14, delivers a warm and funny portrait of family, community, and the complicated push and pull between tradition and change....

Review: SEUSSICAL THE MUSICAL at San Diego Musical Theatre


by ErinMarie Reiter - May 20, 2026

“Seussical the Musical” at San Diego Musical Theatre thorugh June 7th, is colorful chaos in its most delightful form, an energetic, sentimental, and joyfully silly production that embraces the heart and whimsy of Dr. Seuss’s beloved worlds....

Review: PURPOSE at La Jolla Playhouse


by ErinMarie Reiter - May 19, 2026

“Purpose”, now playing at La Jolla Playhouse through June 7, is a Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning play that takes one messy, snowed-in family weekend and turns it into something hilariously chaotic, emotionally sharp, and painfully recognizable....

Review: A ROOM IN THE CASTLE at MOXIE Theatre


by ErinMarie Reiter - May 16, 2026

Fear not if you have not seen “Hamlet” in a while; “A Room in the Castle” at Moxie Theatre does not require in-depth knowledge of it to be enjoyed, and it is sharp, funny, devastating, and ultimately empowering in ways Shakespeare rarely allows his women to be....

Review: THE VELOCITY OF AUTUMN at OnStage Playhouse


by ErinMarie Reiter - May 12, 2026

'The Velocity of Autumn' at OnStage Playhouse is a funny, heartwarming, and quietly heartbreaking production directed by Daren Scott that explores aging, identity, and the fear of losing the hard-earned version of yourself you spent a lifetime becoming....

Past Shows

Clowning Around
Sep 23 – Jun 16, 2025

Write Out Loud begins its 18th Season of Story Concerts with Clowning Around, featuring an array of humorous tales and performances that emphasize the joy...

LET FREEDOM RING
Oct 14 – Jun 16, 2025

LET FREEDOM RING is an upcoming Story Concert presented by Write Out Loud, exploring themes of liberty and patriotism through a curated selection of literature....

Videos


The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in San Diego The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Sunshine Brooks Theater (5/29-6/14)
The Most Happy Fella in San Diego The Most Happy Fella
North Coast Repertory Theatre (6/03-6/28)
The Rise and Fall of Little Voice in San Diego The Rise and Fall of Little Voice
Tenth Avenue Arts Center (6/11-7/03)
OnWord Theatre Presents Air Quote Mike in San Diego OnWord Theatre Presents Air Quote Mike
OnWord Theatre (6/27-6/27)
Teddy Swims in San Diego Teddy Swims
Pechanga Arena (11/13-11/13)
HELL’S KITCHEN in San Diego HELL’S KITCHEN
San Diego Civic Theatre (8/11-8/16)
Mamma Mia! in San Diego Mamma Mia!
Civic Theatre- San Diego (6/15-6/20)
2026 Night Nation Run - San Jose, CA in San Diego 2026 Night Nation Run - San Jose, CA
PayPal Park (9/05-9/05)
The Lion King in San Diego The Lion King
Civic Theatre- San Diego (2/18-3/07)
National Comedy Theatre in San Diego National Comedy Theatre
National Comedy Theatre (5/02-12/28)