Staged Reading
Celebration of New Writers
Celebration of New Writers is an opportunity to showcase the works of a diverse and underrepresented pool of talented playwrights. This evening includes short new pieces YOU get to hear first, with a discussion afterward. Our team brings together local talents in the best light to introduce you to the next artistic wave.
February 24, 2026 | 7:30 PM
MOXIE Theatre
6663 El Cajon Blvd
San Diego, CA 92115
Meet the Cast
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Meet the Creative Team
Phil Johnson
Director
Phil Johnson is the Artistic Director and proud co-founder of The Roustabouts Theatre Co. For TRTC he’s directed:
Looped,
Hand to God,
Savoyard Murders, and readings of
All My Sons,
Falsettos,The Little Foxes,
12 Angry Men,
Doubt, and others. He also started the new Great Jewish American Playwright Series/JPlays at the JCC. As an actor he has appeared at most San Diego theaters and in numerous original traveling solo shows including
A Jewish Joke which opened Off-Broadway in NYC in 2019. He played in
Les Miserables on Broadway and on tour, the Canadian production of
Sunset Boulevard, and the 1st National Co. of
Miss Saigon. He is a two-time winner of the San Diego Critics Circle Craig Noel Award for acting, and he is a founder of the San Diego Theatre Alliance.