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Current Opportunities

Auditions: Women's Series 2026 & Summer Comedy Kickoff!

Soapbox Stageworks is holding auditions for both our Women's Series and our Summer Comedy Kickoff! Be prepared with a short monologue, and to read sides. 

Date: Sunday, March 29th

Time: 3:00pm-5:00pm

Location: 24672 Upper Trail, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA

If you're interested, but unavailable on Sunday, reach out to us at soapboxstageworks@gmail.com to schedule an audition time!

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Call for Submissions: Central Coast Solo Festival

Soapbox Stageworks is thrilled to announce a call for submissions for the Premiere Central Coast Solo Festival, taking place in September 2026 at the historic Stanton Theatre in Portola Plaza, Monterey.

This exciting new festival celebrates bold, original solo performances and is the first of its kind on California’s Central Coast. We invite playwrights and performers to submit compelling one-person works for consideration.

Submission Guidelines

• Solo plays must be no longer than 60 minutes in performance length.
• Submissions must include:
– Full script
– Playwright/performer biography
– Synopsis
– Optional: videos and/or production photos
• A $25 submission fee is required.
• Deadline: June 15, 2026 (extended deadline).

Festival Details

Selected solo works will be performed at the Stanton Theatre in Monterey.

• Playwrights/performers selected for the festival are responsible for an additional $150 production fee.
• Soapbox Stageworks will provide the theatre, marketing, and basic technical support.
• Additional technical support is available for a $50 fee.
• All performers must arrive fully prepared to perform; Soapbox Stageworks does not provide directing, rehearsal support, or artistic development services.

How to Submit

Please email your materials (script, bio, synopsis, and any videos or images) to:
soapboxstageworks@gmail.com

We are excited to discover new voices and powerful stories and to launch this groundbreaking festival with artists from across the region and beyond.

We look forward to your submissions and to celebrating solo performance on the Central Coast.

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Classes/Workshops

Soapbox Stageworks is working on developing workshops and classes to bring theater skills to you! Come back soon for updates!

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About Soapbox Stageworks​

Soapbox Stageworks provides a sandbox for international, US, and local Playwrights to premiere theatrical work in collaboration with ‘Creatives’ from the Monterey Peninsula to exhibit truly dynamic theatre. 

Culminating into distinct and provocative theatre experiences, Soapbox Stageworks produces the final material for performance with local and guest talent.  We have created a world-class sustainable theatre that welcomes every corner of our community and invites all facets of collaboration. There’s room in the sandbox for everyone at Soapbox Stageworks.

Statement of Diversity and Unity

Soapbox Stageworks is committed to elevating representation of traditionally underrepresented communities, culture, and stories through the exploration of provocative and challenging themes. May our passion for excellent storytelling ultimately unite us. 

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Soapbox Stageworks is committed to non-profit community works.

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