We gathered stories of people who live and work in Santa Monica thanks to an Art of Recovery grant from the City of Santa Monica.

Everyone has a story to share, whether you believe it, not it’s true! Come join us and unleash your storyteller

This is a chance for everyone to be involved in the staged reading process. The audience will be part of the action collaborating with a director and actors in bringing a script from the page to the stage! Suggested Donation $10 RSVP required

SMRT Artistic Director and award-winning playwright Tanya White, outlines a process for creating a ten-minute play

We are celebrating the festival’s 5th year with the world premiere of Artistic Director Tanya White’s full length play LEMON YELLOW KITCHEN.

With establishment theaters canceling programming mid-season, the real and imagined threat of AI, and the Writers Guild reaching a deal to end the strike, there’s so much to unpack. We'll hear from women writers sharing insights into what it means to write for theater, television and beyond. Join us for an hour-long conversation and audience Q&A, kicking off our 5th Annual Playreading Festival - moderated by Writer/Producer Paula Killen. Suggested Donation $10 RSVP required.