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Hey there! Here’s a little introduction from your co-founders @kailey.potato and @mikaelaraemacias ! We can’t wait to see what our future has in store!🤍🤍🤍

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In honor of Filipino Heritage Month, The Playgrounds’ 13th play will be…

DOGEATERS by JESSICA HAGEDORN

What is this play about?
“Jessica Hagedorn’s Dogeaters is a play in two acts that deals with the brutal suppression of political opposition to Ferdinand Marcos’s government in the Philippines, as framed against the first Manila International Film Festival. Hagedorn playfully rearranges historical events and presents the harrowing and tragic narrative as a radio soap opera.” (BookRags.com) “The title is a common derogatory term referring to Filipino natives who supposedly eat dogs instead of pork or chicken. The term reflects attitudes within Filipino culture and attempts to become more westernized.” (Wikipedia) Through a series of vignettes, Dogeaters explores Marcos Era Philippines in the year 1959 through a range of different perspectives, acknowledging the grief and despair that followed centuries of colonialism, the political unrest and chaos of the rising dictatorship, and the duality of the fear and hope for the future of the Philippines that existed in the hearts of many.
CW: Please consider that this play involves many graphic themes, such as gun violence, sexual violence and exploitation of minors, and drug abuse.
Who: Hosted by @mikaelarmacias and @kailey.potato
When: Sunday, October 27th @5-9 pm, Be sure to allot some time for parking.
Where: Moxie Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd Suite N, San Diego, CA 92115

Please respond by filling out the form in our bio.
WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE taken in MOXIE Theatre by @__the_playground__

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2 years ago

The Playgrounds’ 12th play will be…

(TRANS)FORMADA by LILY GONZALES

What is this play about?
“Sam is queer, a little trans, and a child of Mexican immigrants living in the Texas Hill Country. They’re trying to figure out how to express their gender — to themselves and to the world. Just as Sam is building the courage to present their gender to their mother, they go to a high school party. Everyone is way too into each other and drinking way too much. Amidst the debauchery, a brave and strange set of rituals ensues. “(trans)formada” is a practice in healing. It is about redefining and coming back to family.” (newplayexchange.org)

Who: Hosted by @mikaelarmacias and @kailey.potato
When: Sunday, September 22nd, 5:30-9:30pm. Be sure to allot some time for parking.
Where: Moxie Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd. suite N, San Diego, CA 92115

Please fill out the google form in our bio if you are interested in attending!
WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE💜🤍💛 taken in MOXIE Theatre by @__the_playground__

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2 years ago

The Playground’s 11th play will be…

🕰️FAILURE: A LOVE STORY by PHILLIP DAWKINS🫀

What is this play about?
“By the end of 1928, all three Fail sisters will be dead — expiring in reverse order, youngest to oldest, from blunt object to the head, disappearance, and finally consumption. Tuneful songs, and a whimsical chorus follow the story of Nelly, Jenny June, and Gerty as they live out their lives above the family clock repair shop near the Chicago River, before their time unexpectedly runs out. A magical, musical fable where, in the end, the power of love is far greater than any individual’s successes or failures.” (playscripts.com)

Who: Hosted by @kailey.potato and @ryguy.art.ski
When: Sunday, August 25th @5:30-9:30 pm, Be sure to allot some time for parking.
Where: Moxie Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd suite n, San Diego, CA 92115

Please respond to this post or DM us if you are interested!
WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE! 🫰🏽 taken in MOXIE Theatre by @__the_playground__

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The Playgrounds’ 10th play will be…

PERFECT ARRANGEMENT by TOPHER PAYNE

What is this play about?
“In Topher Payne’s biting comedy, Perfect Arrangement, it’s 1950 and new colors are being added to the Red Scare. Two U.S. State Department employees, Bob and Norma, have been tasked with identifying sexual deviants within their ranks. The twist: Both Bob and Norma are gay, and have married each other’s partners as a carefully constructed cover. Inspired by the true story of the earliest stirrings of the American gay rights movement, madcap “I Love Lucy” sitcom-style laughs give way to provocative drama as two “All-American” couples are forced to stare down the closet door, confronting the very struggles facing society today.” (broadwayworld.com)

Who: Hosted by @mikaelarmacias and @hunnyr0se
When: Monday, July 22nd 6-10pm, Be sure to allot some time for parking.
Where: Moxie Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd suite n, San Diego, CA 92115

Please fill out the google form in our bio if you are interested in attending!
WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE❤️ by @__the_playground__

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The Playgrounds’ 9th play will be…

FAIRVIEW BY JACKIE SIBBLIES DRURY

What is this play about?
“At the Frasier household, preparations for Grandma’s birthday party are underway. Beverly is holding on to her sanity by a thread to make sure this party is perfect, but her sister can’t be bothered to help, her husband doesn’t seem to listen, her brother is MIA, her daughter is a teenager, and maybe nothing is what it seems in the first place…! FAIRVIEW is a searing examination of families, drama, family dramas, and the insidiousness of white supremacy.” (dramatists.com)

Who: Hosted by @mikaelarmacias and @hunnyr0se
When: Sunday, June 30th 6-10pm, Be sure to allot some time for parking.
Where: Moxie Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd suite n, San Diego, CA 92115

Please fill out the google form in our bio if you are interested in attending!
WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE💛 taken in San Diego, California by @__the_playground__

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2 years ago

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, The Playgrounds’ 8th play will be…

MAN OF GOD by ANNA OEYANG MOENCH

What is this play about?
“During a mission trip to Bangkok, the four members of a Korean Christian girls’ youth group discover that their revered pastor has hidden a camera in their hotel bathroom. Samantha is personally wounded that Pastor would do this to her. Jen is worried about how this might affect her college applications. Mimi’s out for blood, as usual. And Kyung-Hwa thinks everyone needs to have lower expectations for men. Their communal rage and disillusionment fuel increasingly violent revenge fantasies amidst the no-holds-barred neon bubblegum sex-tourism mecca of Bangkok. MAN OF GOD is a funny feminist thriller about that moment when girls realize the male gaze has been watching all along—and decide they’re definitely gonna do something about it.” (annaouyangmoench.com)

Who: Hosted by @mikaelaraemacias and @kailey.potato
When: Sunday, May 26th 6-10pm, Be sure to allot some time for parking.
Where: Moxie Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd suite n, San Diego, CA 92115

Please respond to this post or DM us if you are interested!
WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE❤️ by @__the_playground__

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💞 Ladies, Gents, and Enby Friends! Allow us to introduce our Playwright for this year’s Women’s History Month: The fierce, the fabulous María Irene Fornés! 💐
Read all about her fascinating life, and don’t forget to sign up if you’re planning to attending using the GoogleForm link in our bio! by @__the_playground__

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3 years ago

We’re PUMPED for Playground #7: Fefu & Her Friends by María Irene Fornés! If you’re still wondering if you should go, here are some reasons why this play is f*cking awesome! Please RSVP in the form in our bio, we can’t wait to see you there❤️‍🔥 taken in MOXIE Theatre by @__the_playground__

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In honor of Women’s History Month, The Playgrounds’ 7th play will be…

FEFU AND HER FRIENDS by MARÍA IRENE FORNÉS

What is this play about?
“On a spring day in 1935, eight women gather at Fefu’s New England home. A gracious host, Fefu organizes a weekend of camaraderie as well as work: The friends are rehearsing a charity presentation for a local school. But this gathering lays bare past heartaches and secrets among the women, from heartbreak, to emotional and physical exhaustion, to devastating illness. At the center of this group is Fefu, a woman who is both powerful yet broken, belittling women as she cares for and nurtures her friends… Fefu is desperate to let her mind rest, and… a revelation [comes] through a tragic final confrontation.
Fefu and Her Friends is a feminist exploration of women’s roles and relationships—how they support each other, how they injure each other, and how they can create a community together. Notable for its experimental staging in which the audience moves through the theatre building to view different scenes, Fefu and Her Friends is a dynamic story of women, friendship, and the secrets that bind them together.” (stageagent.com)

Who: Hosted by @mikaelaraemacias and @kailey.potato
When: Sunday, March 31st @5-9 pm, Be sure to allot some time for parking.
Where: Moxie Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd suite n, San Diego, CA 92115

Please respond to this post or DM us if you are interested!
WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE 💖 taken in MOXIE Theatre by @__the_playground__

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Love is in the air! ❤️‍🔥

The Playground’s sixth play will be...

TWO KIDS THAT BLOW SHIT UP BY CARLA CHING

What is this play about?
“As kids, Max and Diana meet on their parents’ date, then are kicked out of the house so their parents can get it on. They are forced to play together even though they aren’t really that fond of each other. Through over two decades of their parents’ tumultuous relationship of getting together, breaking up, getting married and then divorced, Max and Diana are perpetually forced together and become the most unlikely of friends. They see each other through their own marriages and divorces, rehabs and spin-outs, career rejiggerings and epic life fails. But when they actually fall into each other, will they lose the only family they’ve ever known? A play about falling in and out of love with your best friend” (TRW Plays, 2022)

Who: Hosted by @mikaelaraemacias and @kailey.potato
When: Sunday, February 18th 6-9pm. Be sure to allot some time for parking.
Where: Moxie Theatre, 6663 El Cajon Blvd. suite N, San Diego, CA 92115

WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE ⛄️🔥 by @__the_playground__

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3 years ago

Hello! We are excited to announce that The Playground will be partnering with Moxie Theatre for their 2024-2025 season. Thank you to Moxie Theatre for this incredible opportunity. We’d like to extend our gratitude to everyone who has helped us nurture this community. With your support and feedback, we aim to continue keeping The Playground a free and accessible space that fosters collaboration, communal growth, and a love for theatre. We can’t wait to see what the future has in store for The Playground 🤍

Love,
@kailey.potato & @mikaelaraemacias taken in MOXIE Theatre by @__the_playground__

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