Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival Announces 10th Anniversary Legacy Reading Series
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PALM SPRINGS, CA, UNITED STATES, November 10, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- The Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival (PSYPF) is celebrating its historic 10th Anniversary Season with a series of staged readings, bringing together some of the Coachella Valley’s finest professional actors and directors. The Legacy Reading Series, which begins on January 25, 2027, and continues through May, will feature five contemporary American plays performed at the Desert Playhouse, home of Dezart Performs, located at 605 S. Riverside Drive in Palm Springs.
The first reading, on January 25, will feature "The Sisters Rosenweig" by Wendy Wasserstein, directed by Keith Hoffman. On February 22, "The Lyons" by Nicky Silver will be staged, directed by David Youse. The March 29 event will present "Silver Linings" by Ted Tally, directed by Jack Kenny. April 26 will see the performance of "Vanities" by Jack Heifner, directed by Sierra Barrick. The series concludes on May 17 with "Skintight" by Joshua Harmon, directed by Craig Wells. All readings will begin at 7:00 PM, with doors opening at 6:00 PM. Tickets are $10 each, with all proceeds benefiting the Palm Springs Young Playwrights Festival and its mission to encourage, develop, and celebrate the next generation of young playwrights throughout Riverside County.
In keeping with the anniversary celebration, the festival is also welcoming Michael Braun and GRIT Development as its newest sponsor. Michael Braun and his team have played an important role in the evolution of downtown Palm Springs, helping shape the community through thoughtful real estate development and investment. Now, they are extending that commitment to the next generation of storytellers.
The festival’s continued partnership with the Riverside County Office of Education has been instrumental in expanding its reach beyond the Coachella Valley and connecting with students throughout Riverside County. For ten years, the PSYPF has provided elementary, middle, and high school students with opportunities to develop their original theatrical work under the guidance of professional mentors. Each winning playwright receives a $500 scholarship, professional mentorship, and a public staged reading of their work performed by professional actors and directed by established theater professionals.