Support CapLit: Sacramento's Reading Series & Writing Hub

CapLit is a reading series and literary organization premiering in Sacramento, CA in 2025. Created by Stories on Stage Sacramento Founder Valerie Fioravanti, long-term Director Sue Staats, and former Stories on Stage Davis Co-Director Naomi Williams, we hope to bring outstanding writing and acting talent to an audience hungry for cultural events and community in Sacramento. Local actor Kellie Raines will serve as our Casting Director, selecting the best local talent to give voice to the work of our featured writers.

CapLit's first season launches on March 7th at the CLARA, featuring excerpts from the anthology Sacramento Noir. Our featured writers for this event are Maceo Montoya, Shelley Blanton-Stroud, Nora Rodriguez Camagna, and the anthology's editor, John Freeman. Our first season will include four more events, in May, July, September, and November.

In addition, CapLit intends to be a hub for literature and writers in Sacramento moving forward. There will be writing workshops, panels, and opportunities to socialize, network, and grow as writers in community.

Why are we fundraising? Our founders deeply believe in paying writers and actors for their contributions to our events. While our reading series will come with a suggested donation of $10, we actively encourage audience members from all income levels to participate. We never want our requested donation to be the reason you stay home.

Please note: we are not currently a 5013c nonprofit, although it is likely we will become one as we move forward with our plans. Sue Staats is operating as our treasurer as we await some news about our organization status. Every penny we receive goes toward CapLit.