YTP Presents ENOUGH! Plays to End Gun Violence

On October 6, SF Mime Troupe Youth Theater Project joins 48 communities nationwide for ENOUGH! Presenting six urgent new plays by teen writers confronting gun violence.

ENOUGH! empowers teens to confront gun violence by writing new 10-minute plays that spark conversation and inspire action in communities nationwide. This spring, ENOUGH! received 127 submissions from across the country. Six bold short plays were selected by a panel, including New York Times-bestselling author Jason Reynolds, Congresswoman Gabby Gifford's, and nationally recognized dramatists.

“These plays cut straight to the heart of what it means to grow up in America today. They remind us that the voices most impacted by gun violence — young people — are also among the most powerful in driving change.” says Michael Cotey, creator of ENOUGH! and Joaquin Oliver Artistic Producer.

“Sadly, young people are living with the reality of gun violence every day — and too often, they’re left out of the conversation. What I love about ENOUGH! is that it gives them a real space to speak, to process, and to lead. These plays are bold, emotional, and honest. That’s why YTP is so proud to bring this event back to our studio space.” says Lisa Hori-Garcia, our YTP Program Director.

Learn more: enoughplays.com/reading

THE YOUTH THEATER PROJECT TEAM

The San Francisco Mime Troupe's Youth Theater Project (YTP) team is dedicated to empowering young people through theater. Led by a diverse group of theater practitioners and social justice artists, they mentor young apprentices, guiding them in expressing their thoughts and experiences creatively. These mentors, who come from various backgrounds within the Bay Area, share a passion for using theater as a tool for artistic expression, social awareness, and personal growth.​

LISA HORI-GARCIA

YTP Program Director, Teaching Artist, Actress, Director, Collective Member

​Since joining the San Francisco Mime Troupe in 2004, Lisa Hori-Garcia has been a dedicated member of the Youth Theater Project (YTP) team, helping guide its growth into the vibrant, activist-centered program it is today. As Program Director, she is especially proud of how YTP cultivates a supportive, inclusive environment where professional theater artists engage with young people to explore theater as a tool for self-expression and social change. Lisa holds a BA from Smith College and an MFA in Acting from the University of Southern California. As a proud member of Actors’ Equity Association and SAG-AFTRA, she brings years of professional performance and directing experience to her teaching practice.

Here’s to many more years of YTP helping youth speak truth to power!

Learn more at: www.LisaHoriGarciaArtist.com

ATUSA ASSADI

Production Assistant, Stage Manager 

Atusa Assadi is an Iranian American stage manager, writer, and activist from the Bay Area. She’s very excited to be back at the Mime Troupe as a production assistant/stage manager for the Fall 2025 season of YTP. While not running around the city working on various theater productions, Atusa is a film student at San Francisco State University. Recent theater credits include: Golden Thread Productions’ 2024 New Threads Staged Reading Series, The Tutor at NCTC in collaboration with Golden Thread, Rent at Berkeley Playhouse, ReOrient Festival of Short Plays 2023 at Golden Thread, and the San Francisco Mime Troupe’s Summer ‘24, ‘23 and ‘22 touring productions. 

Directors:

• Skyler Sullivan

• Ely Sonny Orquiza

• Ben Prusiner

• Aureen Almario

• Liz Woolford

• Tracy Ward

Youth Cast:

• Dante Sanchez (O'Connell High School)

• Donovan Pendergast (Balboa High School)

• Javonte Peleseuma (O'Connell High School)

• Laurel Motosua (City College)

• Madelin Xitumul Sique (George Washington High School)

• Robert "RJ" Fields (Balboa High School)

• Shogo Stanfield (Gateway High School)

• Sienna Doughtery (Gateway High School)

• Tsimur Nedzvedz (Galileo High School)

• Victoria McGaughey (City College)

Adult Cast:

• Annette Amelia Oliveira

• Brian Rivera (SFMT Collective Member)

• Carolyn Doyle

• Chuck Lacson

• Erin K. Perry

• Jake Fong

• Jessica Fong

• Khary L. Moye

• Mayo Arbues

• Mikki Johnson

• Ryan Lee

• Wayne Dexter Wong

• Zoe Chien

• Zolboo Namkhaidorj

YTP & SFMT Staff:

• Taylor Gonzalez (Sound Designer & SFMT Collective Member)

• Marie Cartier (Event Tech & SFMT Collective Member)

• Marissa Ellison (Community Partners Liaison & SFMT Collective Member)

• Brooke Harbaugh (Acting General Manager)

• Ellen Callas (Managing Director)

• Karen Runk (SFMT Production Stage Manager)

• Adan Gonzalez (Graphic Designer & IT Support)

• Craig Isaacs (BlueGoo Photography)

• Miguel Wacher (Videographer)

Learn more about the YTP Staff: sfmt.org/about-ytp

Learn more about the SFMT Staff: sfmt.org/staff-and-board

Special Thanks to the Funders of this Program:

• Miranda Lux Foundation

• Bill Graham Memorial Foundation

• San Francisco Arts Commission