La Jolla Playhouse and DonorNation present WOW - WithOutWalls 2013 festival
FAQs

Festival Information


Where does the Festival take place?

Without Walls Festival takes place in and around the La Jolla Playhouse Theatre District, on the campus of UC San Diego and environs.


What are the hours of the Festival?

Festival performances are scheduled between the hours of 12pm and 12am.
The beer garden is open:

A full schedule of productions is coming soon!


What Can I Expect?

The Without Walls Festival is a four-day event of site-specific theatre, music, dance and art performances taking place in and around La Jolla Playhouse and the UC San Diego campus. It is presented by La Jolla Playhouse and its partners; the UC San Diego Department of Theatre and Dance, the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and the New Children’s Museum.

Site-specific performance refers to any production that is performed outside of a traditional theatre space. At the WoW Festival, you can expect to see shows in such varied locations such as a Eucalyptus grove (Our Town), in an elevator (Counterweight) or next to a Stuart Collection art sculpture (Hedda’ing). Because many performances are outdoors and may require some walking, casual clothing and walking shoes are recommended.

You should plan to spend several hours, or even a full day, to experience the full range programming the Festival has to offer – from live music in the Beer Garden, to artist chats in the Artist Salon to free performances in the Festival Village. It is recommended to purchase tickets in advance as many productions may sell out, although there will are several free performances that you can enjoy without tickets. Convenient services such as food trucks, beverage bars, restrooms and ATM’s will be available.


Is WoW a kid-friendly event?

Yes! There are several performances for children and families including We Built This City (all ages), Seafoam Sleepwalk (all ages), 100% San Diego (ages 10 and up) and Our Town (ages 12 and up). Saturday, October 5th is a special Family Day celebration, sponsored by the New Children’s Museum. More information to come soon. Additionally, the Beer Garden and Artist Salon are both all-ages, wristband-controlled spaces that also serve non-alcoholic drinks.


Will there be ATMs?

Yes, there will be an ATM onsite.


Where do I park?

There are several parking options that are described in detail on the parking page
Click here to visit the parking information page


Is there valet parking available?

Valet parking is available for a fee of $15/day. For more information, please visit the parking page.
Click here to visit the parking information page


Where is the nearest bus stop?

La Jolla Playhouse is conveniently located on MTS Bus Route 30 (weekdays) and Route 41 (Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays)


Is the Festival wheelchair accessible?

The Festival Village is fully wheelchair accessible and all productions have a wheelchair accessible track. Please advise box office personnel of wheelchair access needs at the time of ticket purchase.


Is the Festival accessible for blind, low-vision patrons?

With the exception of 100% San Diego, each performance take place in a non-traditional, mostly outdoor performance space around La Jolla Playhouse, UC San Diego and San Diego. Our assisted listening devices are theatre specific and unable to be used in these alternative spaces. However we will provide an audio described performance of 100% San Diego on October 5th at 4:00pm in the Mandell Weiss Forum Theatre.


Is the Festival accessible for deaf, hard-of-hearing patrons?

The Festival has two ASL-interpreted performances on Saturday, October 5th: 100% San Diego at 4:00pm and Platonov at 8:30pm. Other recommended productions: Kamchatka is a non-verbal improvised performance and Seafoam Sleepwalk is a non-verbal puppetry piece.


Will there be public restrooms?

There will be several public restrooms available on site. These are a mixture of existing restrooms and portable facilities.


Will there be food and drink options on site?

Yes, there will be several food and drink options on site. A list and schedule of the various food and beverage options will be coming soon on the Food and Drink page.


Are dogs allowed at the WoW Festival?

We are animal lovers at the Playhouse, but they may be disruptive during live performance. We kindly ask that you leave all pets at home.


Ticketing Information


Are tickets required to attend the Festival?

Tickets are required for specific Festival productions and are conveniently priced from $5 - $25. Several productions are free and there is no cost to enter the Festival Village Friday - Sunday. Thursday night’s TNT event is priced at $10 general admission. For more information on tickets, please visit the tickets page.
Click here to visit the ticket purchase page


Do you offer discounted tickets for kids, students, military, or senior citizens?

We do not offer discounts for specific groups, however there are discounts available for multiple show purchases. Please visit the Value Packages page for more information.
Click here to visit the value packages page


I'm planning to attend the Festival with a group. What's the best way to get tickets?

Please call the box office at (858) 550-1010.


Will there be tickets sold at the event?

There will be tickets sold at one of three on-site box offices during the Festival. Tickets will not be sold at entrance points of individual performances.


How can I find out the duration of the performance?

Performance durations are listed on the production page of individual shows as well as listed on the Festival Schedule
Click here to visit the Festival Schedule page (coming soon)


Are there performance packages?

We are offering a VIP pass, which is good for all four days of the festival. The VIP pass includes three tickets to performances of your choice as well as other unique benefits. Please visit the VIP Pass page for more information.
Click here to visit the VIP Pass page


Where do I pick up my tickets?

If you have pre-purchased tickets and have chosen to pick them up at Will Call, you may pick them up at the Potiker Theatre Box Office, located in the Mark Taper Plaza.


What methods of payment are accepted at the main box offices?

All major credit cards, cash and personal checks are accepted.


Can I exchange or get a refund for my tickets?

All ticket sales are final. Tickets cannot be exchanged. No refunds or cancellations. Should you lose or misplace your tickets, the Box Office can reprint them for you.


Further Information


Are there volunteer opportunities at the Festival?

Absolutely! We would love to have you involved! If you are interested in volunteering for the WoW Festival, please visit our Volunteer page and give us some information about yourself so we can contact you with volunteer opportunities.
Click here to visit the volunteer page


I am a member of the media, who do I contact?

Please contact Becky Biegelsen, Public Relations Director at (858) 550-1070 ext 104 or [email protected].


How do I get in contact with the Festival organization regarding sponsorship or promotional opportunities?

Please contact Jill Kelly, Associate Director of Development, Corporate Relations at (858) 550-1070 ext 137 or [email protected].


How do I get into contact with the Festival organization?

For general inquires please email [email protected].