Posted on April 10, 2026

Jim Kleinmann

PlayGround Education’s Spring/Summer Workshops & Masterclasses

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

Jonathan Josephson

Golden Thread Productions and Crowded Fire, In Partnership With Art2Action, Present A FESTIVAL OF PALESTINIAN ART

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 February 16, 2026

Jonathan Josephson

Coming Soon: PlayGround’s First Annual PlayGround Comedy Festival

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, […]

Posted on February 12, 2026

Jonathan Josephson

Applications Open for PlayGround’s 2026 National Free-Play Theatre Festival

(SAN FRANCISCO) – Applications are now being accepted for PlayGround’s fifth annual FREE-PLAY FESTIVAL, July 31-August 23, at Potrero Stage and simulcast. This four-week “fringe style” new works festival will feature up to 20 productions and 60 performances by talented theatre artists from across the country including PlayGround artists based in the Bay Area, Los […]

Posted on January 5, 2026

Jonathan Josephson

PlayGround’s Solo Fest Starts January 16

PlayGround has announced the lineup for its ninth annual PlayGround Solo Performance Festival, a curation of the best in solo performance, running January 16-February 8, 2026 (Thurs-Mon), presented live at San Francisco’s Potrero Stage and simulcast online. The festival of new solo work (the largest in PlayGround’s history!) features 18 solo performers and 60 performances, […]

Posted on December 11, 2025

Jonathan Josephson

PlayGround’s First Annual PlayGround Comedy Festival

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, […]