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40th Plays By Young Writers Festival

Arts and Entertainment

January 13, 2025

From: Plays by Young Writers Festival


Full Productions

Losing Hope
By Kaya Sparnicht
Age 17, Irvine
Clashing ideologies over AI tear sisters apart in a dystopian
future.

Ghost With the Most
By Jenna Knott
Age 17, San Diego
A tired millennial and an eccentric ghost team up to rid their home of unwanted guests.

Cheaters
By David Hernandez
Age 16, Santa Ana
Students suspected of academic dishonesty find solace in one another

Staged Reading

The Farewell to Esc
By Aldo Ledesma
Age 13, San Diego
A lonely PC searches for purpose when its owner stops playing video games.

Ride the Wave
By Jaydon Franco
Age 10, San Diego
Three hermit crabs learn life lessons on a shell-tastic adventure.

Schedule of Events

School Matineees

Wednesday, February 26
10 am

Thursday, February 27
9:30 am - 12 PM

Friday, February 28
10 am

March 1, 2025

Plays by Young Writers - Night of Celebration

Schedule

6:30 PM - Reception
7:30 PM - Festival Performance
9:00 PM - Dessert and Coffee

Date:
February 26 - March 1, 2025, 2025

Location:
Joan B. Kroc Theatre, 6611 University Avenue
San Diego, CA 92115

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