Fri.–Sun., July 17–19
Thu.–Sun., July 23–26
Tides Theatre (533 Sutter St.)
One of the oldest and most prestigious new play development festivals in the nation introducing developing work by largely unknown contemporary writers, this year’s festival features six plays chosen from over 500 submissions with themes of intimacy, violation and redemption, and the impact that violence and war has on family relationships. Early bird tickets $15/play or $50–$90/pass, 415-626-2176, playwrightsfoundation.org