by Clare Boothe Luce April 4 through 20 at the American Legion Hall #113 in Napa. THE STORY: Contented, kindly Mary Haines, a well-off woman living in New York City, […]
Call for submissions – 2025 Summer Staged Reading Series
The window for submitting plays for the 2025 Staged Reading Series has closed. Please check back in the fall of 2025 for the 2026 Series! Responses from playwrights Thank you […]
The Crew of Ripcord
Behind every dazzling stage performance, there’s a village of unsung heroes: the crew. These dedicated individuals, working tirelessly behind the scenes, are the lifeblood of any production. From the lighting […]
The Cast of Ripcord
The heart of any comedy production beats with the rhythm of the actors’ timing, energy, and wit. These fearless performers are the ones who take the script’s punchlines and turn […]
Who is David Lindsay-Abaire?
David Lindsay-Abaire is an American playwright, screenwriter, and lyricist known for his darkly comedic and emotionally resonant works. Born on November 30, 1969, in Boston, Massachusetts, he grew up in […]
About the Authors
This year, our authors range from as nearby as Oakland to as far away as Amsterdam. Regardless of where they live, they’ve all got something to say with thought-provoking narratives, vibrant characters, and powerful storytelling.
The Cast of Small Mouth Sounds
Bess Wohl’s play about six characters who are attending a silent retreat, contains almost no dialogue, but it speaks volumes. It is a satire, but it treats its subject with […]
Who is Bess Wohl?
Bess Wohl is a talented playwright known for her insightful and often humorous exploration of human relationships and societal issues. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Wohl developed a […]
2024 Summer Staged Reading Series
Beginning May 31 and through August 23, we’ll bring you 7 evenings of entertainment with readings of brand-new original works by budding playwrights at Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists at 1625 Salvador Ave in Napa.
