Posted on October 23, 2026
PlayGround has announced the lineup for its tenth annual PlayGround Solo Performance Festival, a curation of the best in solo performance, running January 15-February 7, 2027 (Thurs-Mon), presented live at San Francisco’s Potrero Stage and simulcast online. The festival of new solo work features 20 solo performers and 60 performances, including work by James Christy, […]
Posted on September 25, 2026
Think you know the Middle East? Think again! Featuring five short plays by award-winning MENA playwrights, Golden Thread’s beloved festival returns with a 30th Anniversary line-up dedicated to Iran and Palestine. This year’s Festival makes the political personal, presenting intimate and genre-pushing works. Nowhere else you will see such a global mix of stories and […]
Posted on September 11, 2026
PlayGround closes out the summer season with the inaugural TWISTED HOLIDAY FESTIVAL, December 4th – December 20th, 2026, at Potrero Stage and simulcast. This three-week “fringe style” new works festival features 8 productions and 24 performances of new holiday-themed works (with a twist!) by talented theatre artists from across the country including a variety PlayGround […]
Posted on May 15, 2026
PlayGround closes out the summer season with the fifth annual FREE-PLAY FESTIVAL, July 31st – August 23rd, 2026, at Potrero Stage and simulcast. This four-week “fringe style” new works festival features 21 productions and 61 performances by talented theatre artists from across the country including PlayGround artists based in the Bay Area, Los Angeles, New […]
Posted on April 24, 2026
Applications are now being accepted for PlayGround’s first annual TWISTED HOLIDAY FESTIVAL, November 27-December 20, at Potrero Stage and simulcast. This four-week “fringe style” new works festival will feature up to 20 productions and 60 performances of new holiday-themed works (with a twist!) by talented theatre artists from across the country including PlayGround artists based […]
Posted on April 15, 2026
AfroSolo Theatre Company presents… HOPE IN OUR HEARTS MAY 8-10, 2026 Limited Engagement – Three Performances Only! General Admission Seating In-person and Live Streamed: $0 – $35 No one turn away due to lack of funds Show Dates (All performers included in all shows): Fri. May 8, 2026 – 7 PT, 9 CT, 10 ET […]
Posted on April 10, 2026
PlayGround, a leading national playwright incubator, has announced three new offerings as a part of its revamped education program for adults. The workshops and masterclasses will be lead by acclaimed playwrights Steve Yockey (Emmy Nominee & Multiple NNPN Rolling World Premieres), Rachel Bublitz (NNPN Rolling World Premiere, Funny Like An Abortion) and Bay Area producer/dramaturg […]
Posted on March 24, 2026
Golden Thread Productions and Crowded Fire, In Partnership With Art2Action, Present A FESTIVAL OF PALESTINIAN ART Uplifting Palestinian voices in comedy, film, and theater, the in-person festival performs April 9-19 at San Francisco’s Potrero Stage. Featured in the Festival are: AMREEKA 2026: The Comedy Show curated by Wafaa Bilal, featuring headliner Suzie Afridi, comedians Majdy […]
Posted on March 17, 2026
PlayGround has announced the full lineup for the 30th annual Festival of New Works, a preeminent showcase for the next generation of great playwrights! This year’s festival, all performed live at Potrero Stage May 15-31 and simulcast, is highlighted by the premiere presentation of Mycelium by Juliet Kang Huneke (May 16-17 & May 23-24), a […]
Posted on February 16, 2026
PlayGround has announced the lineup for its first annual PlayGround Comedy Festival, an eclectic lineup of innovative performances including stand-up, sketch, improv, comedic plays, and more! Performances run March 6-29, 2026 (Thurs-Mon), presented live at San Francisco’s Potrero Stage and simulcast online. The festival features 18 hilarious acts and 60 performances produced by Lee Archer, […]