Playwright’s Saloon is Trinity Theatre Company’s monthly staged reading series showcasing bold new works and emerging voices. Join us for fresh stories and lively conversation in San Diego.
Directed by Tim West
Live Readings | New Voices | One Night Only
Step inside the Playwright’s Saloon, a monthly gathering of bold new works and compelling performances — all directed by veteran San Diego artist Tim West. Held at Trinity Theatre Company in Mission Valley, each reading brings together actors, playwrights, and audiences for one-night-only staged performances.
Explore original plays, unexpected stories, and timeless themes—all in a relaxed, intimate setting.
August 26 at 7:00 PM
Hat Trick
Written by Tim West
Kick off the season with a collection of short, witty, and provocative one-acts by Tim West himself. Hat Trick is a smart and snappy evening that blends humor, satire, and theatrical mischief. It’s the perfect way to toast the return of Playwright’s Saloon.
This Event has ended. Thanks to all who attended!
September 23 at 7:00 PM
Black Butterflies
Dr. Walter Freeman believed he had the solution to mental illness. Where did he go wrong? With Ian Boyd as the famed physician, and ensemble Rielle Jarrett, Robert May, Phoebe Matcha, Steve Smith, and Connie Terwilliger creating scores of characters in this lively, experimental play—four years in the making.
October 21 at 7:00 PM
The Nightmare at Villa Belle Rive
Episode 2 of Shirley & Mrs. Shelley. A recreation of the stormy night in 1816 when Mary Shelley conceived Frankenstein and Lord Byron birthed the modern vampire tale. A standalone Halloween treat or paired with Episode 1 A Witch, a Ghost, a Vampire at PowPAC, Oct 5. Directed by Steve Smith, cast TBA.
November 11 at 7:00 PM
Five Wrote Back
Sixteen million Americans went to war; half a million didn’t return. Many who did became great writers. Join us in celebrating the resilience of America’s veterans through unpublished stories, letters, and excerpts from Ernest Hemingway, James Jones, Gore Vidal, J.D. Salinger, and Kurt Vonnegut Jr.—whose 103rd birthday we also honor. Featuring actors David Lanni, Lance Pate, and Duane Weekly.
December 9 at 7:00 PM
Stubby Pringle’s Christmas
Written by Jack Schaefer
A cowboy Christmas classic comes to the stage. Follow Stubby Pringle—a spirited young wrangler with a big heart—as he makes an unforgettable Christmas Eve ride. Warm, nostalgic, and full of frontier charm.
January 27 at 7:00 PM
The Kol Nidre
Watch this space for an upcoming performance announcement you will not want to miss!
