DiversionaryWerks new Playwriting Series is a space for LGBTQIA+ storytellers. This is a space to build, workshop, and tell stories. Are you interested in generating scenes toward the creation of a full play? Are you interested in refining existing work toward a play container/structure? Do you have a story to tell, but are unsure how to tell it? We are interested in YOU!

In this class, our teaching artists aim to (A) grow each participant’s capacity to generate a story, (B) strengthen the ability to explore work on the page and in space, and (C) connect participants to the physical embodiment of their work. This course is a total of 6 sessions culminating in a staged reading of select material from each participant.

Khalil Bleux (he/him/his) Word bender. World Builder. Youth accomplice. Khalil Bleux is an artist and educator from Southeast, San Diego. He is an innovator dedicated to illuminating pathways to wellness and personal freedom. Khalil is a dynamic performing artist, writer, and producer with credits in theatre and independent film. He has a career background in social work and community organizing, with a practice of integrating arts and creativity across various systems and care methods. He founded The SOULcial Workers, a creative development collective, and Agency 515, The Social Education Theatre offering mental health education, leadership, and personal development through arts-based social and emotional learning. Khalil is a grateful student and mentor, a proud uncle, godfather, and son.

Nicole Cantalupo (she/her/hers) holds a Master of Arts in Theatre Arts from San Diego State University. She is the Theatre Program Director at Canyon Hills High School and holds teaching credentials in English, Social Science, and College & Career Technical Education: Arts, Media, and Entertainment. Nicole has worked for several local theatres, including La Jolla Playhouse, MOXIE Theatre, and Center Stage Children’s Theatre, for the past 15 years as a teaching artist. Nicole has also had the pleasure of working on several of Diversionary’s education programs, including the inaugural Stonewall Salon, Kid-Versionary, and curriculum development for student matinees. Nicole enjoys devising new work, focusing on verbatim theatre and performance for social change. 

We are no longer requiring masks in our theater. Masks are still encouraged to help keep our performers and audience members safe, but they are not required.

NOTE: This policy is subject to change at any moment to reflect changing local, state, and federal regulations. Please return before your scheduled performance date to see our most recent policy.