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  • Story Concerts

    Write Out Loud’s Story Concerts transform literature into a shared, live experience, featuring curated short stories, poetry, and music performed by professional actors around a central theme.

  • 2026 DNA New Work Series

    Get a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into the future of American theatre at the 2026 DNA New Work Series from La Jolla Playhouse. Taking place May 30–31, 2026 at the Rao and Padma Makineni Play Development Center, this beloved annual program invites audiences into the earliest stages of new play and musical development through free readings […]

  • Adult Storytime

    Inspired by Eric Garcia's Uncle Scotchy’s Blues Opera, also known as The Blues Opera, Adult Storytime is a stirring collection of autobiographical monologues that explore the hardships and unexpected humor of caring for those we love across every stage of life. Set against a live blues composition that pulses beneath each story, the piece weaves […]