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The Pros and Cons of Feeding Stray Cats
Christian St. Croix's new play "The Pros and Cons of Feeding Stray Cats" explores drug use and addiction in at-promise youth. Commissioned and produced by Playwrights Project, SAY San Diego, and Elevate Youth, this play will tug at your heartstrings and provide a glimpse into the lives of two transition-aged youth searching for meaning.
Tickets are free; reservations are required. Online reservations will close 12 hours prior the event.
**COVID-19 Health & Safety Guidelines**
All attendees are required to wear a mask over their mouth and nose while inside the Performance Annex. While outdoors, masks are not required but they are strongly encouraged.
If you or anyone in your party tests positive for COVID-19 or are exhibiting symptoms similar to COVID-19, we request that you refrain from attending.
CHRISTIAN ST. CROIX is an award-winning playwright based in San Diego, CA. He was recently featured in American Theatre Magazines Role Call: People to Watch installment. His plays include Monsters of the American Cinema, winner of the 2021 Carlo Annoni International Drama Award, and Zach, winner of the 2021 Young-Howze Theatre Award for Best Comedic Writing. His work has been produced by Blindspot Collective in association with the La Jolla Playhouse (San Diego, CA), ArtsWest Playhouse (Seattle, WA), Prologue Theatre (Arlington, VA), Know Theatre of Cincinnati (OH), Playwrights Round Table (Orlando, FL) and the House of International Theatre in Copenhagen, Denmark. Hes recently under commission by Playwrights Project. His play scripts are available on New Play Exchange. More information can be found at: http://saintscrossing.com/
PLAYWRIGHTS PROJECT is a San Diego nonprofit whose mission is to empower people of all ages and backgrounds to voice stories through theatre, inspiring individual growth and creating meaningful community connections. Founded in 1985, Playwrights Project programs reach 10,000 people annually, serving youth in San Diego schools and underserved populations of all ages, including those who have experienced poverty, housing insecurity, foster care, immigration, substance use disorder, the justice system, and the military. More information can be found at: https://www.playwrightsproject.org/
SAY SAN DIEGO is a dynamic nonprofit organization that strengthens the whole child, whole family and whole community, by promoting equity, opportunity and well-being. SAY was established in 1971 and touches the lives of more than 30,000 individuals annually. From before- and after-school programs and early childhood services to therapy services for youth and adults, to support for key populations, like the regions local military families, SAY San Diego strives to make sure that every San Diegan can get the help they need, whenever and wherever they need it. More information can be found at: https://www.saysandiego.org/
ELEVATE YOUTH is a youth coalition through SAY San Diego that aims to end youth substance disorders among justice-involved and housing insecure youth. Through collaboration with Urban Street Angels, Project AWARE, and Playwrights Project, Elevate Youth provides various supportive services to youth with or at-risk of developing substance use disorders, while advocating for trauma-informed services and policies.
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LocationCity Heights/Weingart Performance Annex (View)
3795 Fairmount Ave
San Diego, CA 92105
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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