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.

2026 Script-in-hand Reading Series
36 North’s 2026 Script-in-Hand Reading Series, produced in association with Actors’ Theatre.
| May 25, 2026 | Emerging Voices by Gail T. Borkowski & Guest Playwright Jalen McKoy |
| June 15, 2026 | New Works by 36North Playwrights |
| July 20, 2026 | Two Quartets by by Wilma Chandler & by Jim Schultz |
| August 17, 2026 | Naked Truth by 36North Playwrights |
| September 14, 2026 | One Woman Show by Ruth Elliott |
7 p.m., Mondays, at Actors’ Theatre, 1001 Center Street, Santa Cruz. FREE admission; donations appreciated.
