The window for submitting plays for the 2025 Staged Reading Series has closed. Please check back in the fall of 2025 for the 2026 Series! Responses from playwrights Thank you […]
The Crew of Ripcord
Behind every dazzling stage performance, there’s a village of unsung heroes: the crew. These dedicated individuals, working tirelessly behind the scenes, are the lifeblood of any production. From the lighting […]
The Cast of Ripcord
The heart of any comedy production beats with the rhythm of the actors’ timing, energy, and wit. These fearless performers are the ones who take the script’s punchlines and turn […]
Ripcord Press Release – September 24, 2024
Valley Players Present “Ripcord” by David Lindsay-Abaire at Yountville Community Center Show Opens October 11th Yountville, CA – Valley Players is thrilled to announce the opening of Ripcord, a comedy […]
Who is David Lindsay-Abaire?
David Lindsay-Abaire is an American playwright, screenwriter, and lyricist known for his darkly comedic and emotionally resonant works. Born on November 30, 1969, in Boston, Massachusetts, he grew up in […]
About the Authors
This year, our authors range from as nearby as Oakland to as far away as Amsterdam. Regardless of where they live, they’ve all got something to say with thought-provoking narratives, vibrant characters, and powerful storytelling.
Small Mouth Sounds Press Release – March 28, 2024
Valley Players Presents Small Mouth Sounds by Bess Wohl: A Captivating Blend of Comedy and Heartfelt Reflection Yountville, CA – March 28, 2024 – Valley Players is proud to announce […]
The Cast of Small Mouth Sounds
Bess Wohl’s play about six characters who are attending a silent retreat, contains almost no dialogue, but it speaks volumes. It is a satire, but it treats its subject with […]
Who is Bess Wohl?
Bess Wohl is a talented playwright known for her insightful and often humorous exploration of human relationships and societal issues. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Wohl developed a […]
2024 Summer Staged Reading Series
Beginning May 31 and through August 23, we’ll bring you 7 evenings of entertainment with readings of brand-new original works by budding playwrights at Napa Valley Unitarian Universalists at 1625 Salvador Ave in Napa.