2022/23 Season

“Common Ground” for people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds to participate, interact, and connect."

Common Ground brings back a holiday favorite for it's 60th Birthday!

Join Common Ground theatre for the return of a holiday favorite, The Black Nativity. Inspired by Langston Hughes, the play is a joyful celebration of the Christmas story full of gospel music and very special guest participants. Director, Yolanda Franklin is taking the production to new heights with the incorporation of local pastors to deliver the Christmas message

UPLIFTING BLACK VOICES, 7 Part Staged Reading Series

This well received Staged Reading Series was launched by Common Ground to give Local & National African American Playwrites a space to respond during the pandemic. Common Ground will now produce it "live" as a short play festival during its residency at LaJolla Playhouse the Summer of 2024.

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Summer 2024

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ABOUT Common Ground Theatre

Common Ground Theatre’s mission is “to produce classics and new works by and about people of African descent that entertain, educate, and connect with audiences of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds.”

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NATIVITY - A Soulful Celebration - Part 15 of 17 - Raw unedited footage

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NATIVITY - A Soulful Celebration - Part 16 of 17 - Raw unedited footage

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As the premier San Diego Black theatre, our aim is to produce high quality theatrical productions that provide a “common ground” for people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds to participate, interact, connect and share their love of theatre.