Born in East L.A.

East Los Angeles Repertory Theatre Company is accepting submissions for its first playwrights intensive. Playwrights Oliver Mayer, Luis Alfaro, Jose Cruz Gonzalez, Adelina Anthony, and Ricardo Bracho will instruct participants on the art of writing about the personal, the political, and the contemporary, and how to finally get it done. Classes take place from noon to 4 p.m. in the courtyard of AltaMed Health Services, 512 S. Indiana St., L.A. Cost is $150. To apply, call (323) 223-1529 or visit www.eastlarep.com.