36 North is a collective of playwrights dedicated to the writing of theatrical works, proud of their geographical home in Santa Cruz, CA.

Meeting weekly on Monday nights, the playwrights gather to share ideas, critique and improve each others’ work, and prepare for upcoming readings. Take a look at the Calendar of Shows.

2025 Script-in-hand Reading Series

36 North’s 2025 Script-in-Hand Reading Series, produced in association with Actors’ Theatre.

May 26, 2025Fresh Ink by Gail Borkowski, Steve Capasso, and Susan Forrest
June 16, 2025The Furniture Plays by 36North Playwrights
July 14, 2025Solo Voices by 36North Playwrights
August 11, 2025Works in Progress by 36North Playwrights
September 18, 2025Potpourri by 36North Playwrights

7 p.m., Mondays, at Actors’ Theatre, 1001 Center Street, Santa Cruz. FREE admission; donations appreciated.