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SF’s Magic Theatre sets virtual stage for 2020 Martha Heasley Cox Virgin Play Festival
SAN FRANCISCO Magic Theatre will kick off its 2020 Martha Heasley Cox Virgin Play Festival with virtual a play reading at 8 p.m. Thursday of “When My Mama was a Hittite,” a new play by Melis Aker.
The festival will continue virtually with weekly readings, including “Apologies to Lorraine Hansberry (You Too August Wilson)” by Rachel Lynett at 6 p.m. Jan. 14.
New playwrights, plays and dates will be announced on Magic’s website.
“While we may be separated physically, we are still thrilled to bring exceptional playwrights from all over to our virtual ‘theater space’ to support and celebrate the new play process in this longer format of weekly readings. The online platform allows us the gift of time with writers,” Sonia Fernandez, interim artistic director, said in a press release. “Our Virgin Play festival is our opportunity to empower playwrights – to get to know new wri