Playwrights Announced For The 2025 Bill And Judy Garrett Finish Line Commission

SAN DIEGO - Oct. 21, 2025 - PRLog -- Cygnet Theatre announces its lineup of playwrights for the 2025 Bill and Judy Garrett Finish Line Commission. In partnership with the UCSD MFA Playwriting Program, the commission supports Cygnet's commitment to new theatrical works, written by groundbreaking local and nationally recognized playwrights. The 2025 artists include MFA Playwright Katie Đỗ and local playwrights Jonah Gercke and Christopher Oscar Peña. The Finish Line Producer is Kian Kline-Chilton. Free public readings of all three plays will take place November 14-15, 2025 at Cygnet Theatre.

Playwrights awarded The Finish Line Commission receive a week-long developmental workshop, culminating in a public reading, financial support, and the opportunity for a world premiere production at Cygnet Theatre.

"Finish Line has always been a cornerstone of joy in San Diego's new work landscape: a defining celebration of the incredible talent in our community," said Commission Producer Kian Kline-Chilton. "What a perfect group to inaugurate the first festival at the Joan. As we approach the festival's 10-year anniversary, I feel deeply honored to be at the helm, supporting these artists and the vibrant community that makes it all possible."

The Finish Line Commission is made possible thanks to the contribution of long-time donors Bill and Judy Garrett. "We happily support the nurturing of new playwrights who are exploring provocative, entertaining, contemporary stories and topics to add to the vast lexicon of theatrical works currently available to performers and audiences. We're delighted to be able to continue to help create new works for today's world," explained Judy Garrett.

The Bill and Judy Garrett Finish Line Commission provides:

• Financial support to the playwright, actors, and director
• A Finish Line Commission grant for a local playwright and right of first refusal
• Rehearsal space and production support
• Public in-person readings of all plays
• A series of public talk-backs and a playwright reception

The readings and surrounding events are FREE to the public. Seats may be reserved in person at the box office located at 2880 Roosevelt Rd. at The Joan in Arts District Liberty Station, by calling 619-337-1525 or online at https://cygnettheatre.org/show/upcoming-shows/the-finish-... (https://gzv5n9bab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001fWtekJw3_FzLUFIc...)