The Playground

The Playground, Cal State LA's theatre club

 exists to give students a voice in the theatre world. 
We strive to create quality, devised, art for the public and ourselves. 

We’ll be doing 5 original projects this semester! 
These plays will all be performed in the arena theatre! 
NO AUDITION REQUIRED! 
ALL PLAYS WILL BE RECORDED! 
ALL PLAYS WILL BE SUBMITTED TO PLAY FESTIVALS! 
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An Endless Breath, Written by Tara Far 
An Iranian family in the US fights an oppressive US government, while a family in Iran fights an oppressive Iranian government. 
Performances at 4:00 PM on Fri., Feb. 28; Sat., March 1; and Sun., March 2, 2025. 
Casting 4 female principal roles and any number of additional roles. 

The Dinner, Written by Venio Kustura 
On a farm in Croatia, petty family squabbles erupt into feuds. 
Performances at 4:00 PM on Fri., Feb. 28; Sat., March 1; and Sun., March 2, 2025. 
Casting 4 male principal roles and 3 female principal roles. 

Here, There, Everywhere, Written by Ashley Marshall 
Two children struggle to survive in a surreal world of death and fleeting hope. 
Performances at 4:00 PM on Fri., Feb. 28; Sat., March 1; and Sun., March 2, 2025. 
Casting 3 male roles, 2 female principal roles, 2 principal roles of any gender, and several additional roles. 

Holding Room, Curated by P. Harris 
A devised musical created by the cast about actors waiting to audition for a musical. 
Musical background is encouraged but not required. 
Casting any number of principal roles of any gender. 
Performances at 7:30 PM on Mon., March 24 and 7:30 PM March 25 2025. 

Renegade Black Box Wrestling, Curated by P. Harris 
A multipart devised play about professional wrestlers battling for money, fame, and respect. Stage combat experience is unnecessary. Any actor who auditions will have a part. 
Casting any number of principal roles of any gender. 
Performances at 5:00 PM on Wed., February 19; Wed., March 5; Wed., March 19; and Wed., April 9, 2025.