Write Out Loud is proud to present the Festival of American Literary Heroes! 

Experience all 4 American Literary Hero performances in 1 day. 

Spend the morning with Emily Dickinson and Walt Whitman. Enjoy a break for lunch.  The afternoon features Mark Twain and Henry David Thoreau.

Each performance celebrates our humanity, our personal responsibility and respect for our world and each other.

September 13, 2026 | 10:00am – 3:00pm

Schedule: 

10:00 am Emily Dickinson

11:00 am Walt Whitman

12:00-1:00 pm Break

1:00 pm Mark Twain

2:00 pm Henry David Thoreau

$40 Ticket

Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Location

The Dottie Studio Theater, Cygnet Theatre,

2880 Roosevelt Road, San Diego, CA 92106