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- [Connecting Through Stories: What’s on Your Creative Horizon This Summer?](https://lawtf.org/2026/07/17/connecting-through-stories-whats-on-your-creative-horizon-this-summer/) - Summer has a rhythm all its own. Some schedules are slower. Some stages go dark as production rehearsal calendars become a little lighter. For many performers, summer offers something that can be difficult to find during the rest of the year: space. But for artists, rest and growth are never opposites. Whether you're preparing to
- ["THE STRENGTH WE CARRY": Why Live Theatre Matters Now More Than Ever](https://lawtf.org/2026/03/17/the-strength-we-carry-why-live-theatre-matters-now-more-than-ever/) - For 33 years, the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival has celebrated the power of women’s voices through the intimate and transformative art of solo performance. This year’s festival, “THE STRENGTH WE CARRY,” took place March 26–29, 2026 at Theatre 68 Arts Complex, and felt especially meaningful in the world we’re living in today.Over the past several years, our
- [In Challenging Times, We Rise Together](https://lawtf.org/2025/12/23/in-challenging-times-we-rise-together/) - As we begin 2026, the world around us feels uncertain in ways that are deeply familiar—and newly urgent. Across the country, funding for the arts continues to shrink. Nonprofit organizations are being asked to do more with less. And yet, the need for art, connection, healing, and shared humanity has never been greater.At the Los
- [“EMPOWERMENT WEEKEND” with LAWTF: Celebrating Voices and Sharing Purpose](https://lawtf.org/2025/09/23/empowerment-weekend-with-lawtf-celebrating-voices-and-sharing-purpose/) - This September, the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival is thrilled to be holding its 12th Annual Empowerment Weekend. Over two days, on September 27th and 28th, LAWTF will facilitate five workshops and five panels, all led and presented by a mix of twenty-one incredibly talented and experienced professionals. As LAWTF approaches its 33rd year, our
- [Honoring Women’s History Month: A Celebration of Strength, Stories, and Sisterhood at LAWTF](https://lawtf.org/2025/03/29/honoring-womens-history-month-a-celebration-of-strength-stories-and-sisterhood-at-lawtf/) - March is more than just another month—it’s a time to honor the resilience, creativity, and contributions of women throughout history. Women’s History Month serves as a powerful reminder of the voices that have shaped our world, from trailblazing activists to visionary artists. At the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival, we proudly continue this legacy by
- [LAWTF SUPPORTS THOSE IMPACTED BY THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA FIRES](https://lawtf.org/2025/01/30/lawtf-supports-those-impacted-by-the-southern-california-fires/) - We, at the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival mourn irreparable destruction in our community caused by the Los Angeles wildfires that included the Pacific Palisades and the Eaton fire in the Altadena area as well as smaller fires in the area in early January 2025. These fires have resulted in irreversible damage to the
- [LAWTF's Post-Election Discussion](https://lawtf.org/2024/12/18/lawtfs-post-election-discussion/) - A month has now passed since our highly fought 2024 Election. This blog is a follow-up on our LAWTF Post-Election Dialogue that we held on Friday evening, November 15, 2024. Our Zoom gathering was at once moving, cathartic, and contributed to each participant’s well-being. We thank everyone who attended and are also reaching out to
- [A Conversation with Adilah Barnes, Co-Founder of the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival](https://lawtf.org/2024/09/03/a-conversation-with-adilah-barnes-co-founder-of-the-los-angeles-womens-theatre-festival/) - In June of 1993, after attending a conference hosted by the California Arts Council, Adilah Barnes and Miriam Reed got the idea for the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival. Solo artists themselves, they sensed a desire for other solo artists to have a community where their work could be supported by one another. Inspired by
- [Happy Pride Month from Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival!](https://lawtf.org/2024/07/02/elementor-6104/) - Happy Pride Month from Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival! As Pride Month nears its end, we here at the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival want to reflect on the importance of LGBTQ+ representation in theatre as well as the community’s impact on theatre as a whole. The theatre has long been a sanctuary for artistic

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- [Press](https://lawtf.org/press/) - press Wisdom and Wonder LA Stage Inside July 15th “WISDOM AND WONDER to Launch Intergenerational Storytelling Workshop in North Hollywood“ THE 33RD ANNUAL LOS ANGELES WOMEN’S THEATRE FESTIVAL March 26th-29th, 2026 BROADWAY WORLD: “LOS ANGELES WOMEN’S THEATRE FESTIVAL Returns For 33rd Annual Event” “Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival to Honor Six Women at
- [Partners](https://lawtf.org/partners/) - PARTNERS LAWTF would like to collaborate with you! Partnering is a great way for organizations to help spread stories and events through mutual marketing efforts. Collaboration Contact us at with the subject line “Collaboration” to tell us more about your performance event and start a conversation on how our organizations can work together to reach our
- [Membership](https://lawtf.org/membership/) - MEMBERSHIPS Become a Member of the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival Today! Through your sustaining membership or individual donations, you help build the foundation of LAWTF’s programming, allowing us to provide space for more voices to be heard.We offer a variety of Membership Levels, each with unique benefits, designed to bring you closer to the
- [2026 LAWTF Festival](https://lawtf.org/lawtf-festival/) - 2026 LAWTF Festival — Over the course of the last 32 years, our 4-day, 6-program Annual Festival has presented over 700 solo performers from around the globe, including performers from Australia, Brazil, Canada, England, France, the Netherlands, Russia, Slovenia, and India, and disciplines that include theatre, dance, storytelling, performance poetry, performance art, song, music, and
- [About](https://lawtf.org/about/) - Our Mission The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival (LAWTF) celebrates artistic diversity through the production of traditional and innovative performances and educational outreach. The Annual Festival honors the achievement of extraordinary women in theatre. In addition to our Mission Statement above, The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival also empowers empower women artists to engage and inspire
- [Volunteer](https://lawtf.org/volunteer/) - VOLUNTEER Thank you for your interest in volunteering We have a variety of opportunities to support and engage with the LAWTF community over the course of the year. VOLUNTEER Please let us know how you’d like to help by completing the form below and someone from our team will follow-up ASAP. contact us LAWTF Team
- [2026 Performers](https://lawtf.org/2026-performers/) - The 33rd Annual Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival (LAWTF) has a roster of accomplished co-hosts for its six programs. This year’s overall theme is THE STRENGTH WE CARRY. Our Annual Champagne GALA and Awards Ceremony, taking place at the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, will honor 6 accomplished women in theatre, the event will also include 4
- [Sarai Hicks](https://lawtf.org/sarai-hicks/) - Sarai Hicks Thursday, March 26th, 8pm—“In Tribute To”For YouYouth dancer, Sari Hicks, is inspired to create beauty through dance. Sarai Hicks is a dynamic and versatile dancer who has been moving with purpose and passion since the age of five. Trained across a wide range of styles—including Flamenco, tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, modern, and
- [Yvonne Farrow, Eternity Award](https://lawtf.org/yvonne-farrow-eternity-award/) - Yvonne Farrow, Eternity Award Yvonne Farrow is an Arts Manager II with the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Performing Arts Division, serving specifically as Project Manager overseeing the construction of the Vision Theatre Performing Arts Center from its renovation through its grand reopening and beyond. She also serves as director of the
- [Vannia Ibarguen, Maverick Award](https://lawtf.org/vannia-ibarguen-maverick-award/) - Vannia Ibarguen, Maverick Award Vannia Ibarguen is a dance artist, educator, choreographer, and community organizer whose work bridges movement, technology, and social change. She is the Artistic Director of VIDA – Vannia Ibarguen Dance Arts, and Global Water Dances, a worldwide biennial event that uses site-specific dance to raise awareness about local and global water
- [TL Forsberg, Rainbow Award](https://lawtf.org/tl-forsberg-rainbow-award/) - TL Forsberg, Rainbow Award TL Forsberg, affectionately billed as “the Deaf Lady Gaga,” is an internationally celebrated artist, activist, and cultural disruptor whose work dismantles inherited narratives around identity, power, and belonging. An American Ambassador on Disability, TL’s life and artistry are featured in the award-winning documentary See What I’m Saying: The Deaf Entertainers Documentary. She is widely
- [Andi Chapman, Integrity Award](https://lawtf.org/andi-chapman-integrity-award/) - Andi Chapman, Integrity Award Born in New York City, Andi Chapman is a multifaceted Director, Actor, and Educator, currently serving as the Associate Artistic Director of The Ebony Repertory Theatre. With an impressive array of directing credits, Andi has brought powerful stories to life on stage. Notable productions include.*Berta Berta* at The Echo Theatre. *Macbeth*
- [2026 Awardees](https://lawtf.org/2026-awardees/)
- [Diane Ladd, Infinity Award](https://lawtf.org/diane-ladd-infinity-award/) - Diane Ladd, Infinity Award Diane Ladd was an American actor, director, writer and author. Born in Laurel, Mississippi, she won numerous awards and accolades throughout her career, appearing in over 200 films and television shows. spanning over 70 years. Ms. Ladd was related to playwright Tennessee Williams. She was married to actor Bruce Dern, and
- [Carmen de Lavallade, Infinity Award](https://lawtf.org/carmen-de-lavallade-infinity-award/) - Carmen de Lavallade, Infinity Award An accomplished actor, dancer and choreographer, Carmen de Lavallade has amassed more than six decades of professional experience in the arts.The Los Angeles native made her debut at the age of 17 with the Lester Horton Dance Theater in the role of Salome, and she appeared in four films, including
- [Clarinda Ross](https://lawtf.org/clarinda-ross-3/) - Clarinda Ross Thursday, March 26th, 8pm—“In Tribute To”From My Grandmother’s Grandmother Unto MeIn this excerpt, Clarinda honors five generations of women in her family from Appalachia. Clarinda Ross is a veteran LAWTF performer, volunteer, and emcee. Festival 2026 marks her thirtieth year in association with LAWTF. She directs the third-year Advanced Actors class at LA
- [Mandy Willams](https://lawtf.org/mandy-willams/) - Mandy Williams Sunday, March 29th, 7pm—“Mothers, Music, and Men”The Funny Thing About MenIn this musical comedy, Mandy explores the dynamics between men and women within the “domestic institution”. Originally from Essex, England, Mandy attended the Italia Conti Academy of Performing Arts in London. She began her career as a dancer, traveling the world before transitioning
- [Jovelyn Richards](https://lawtf.org/jovelyn-richards-2/) - Jovelyn Richards Sunday, March 29th, 7pm—“Mothers, Music, and Men”She Cry Dem BluesA night of solitude, secrets, sensuality, and confessions come together at Tootsie’s, a 1930s Detroit jazz club, where the owner’s unspoken love finally reveals his true feelings. Jovelyn Richards is an American writer, director, and actress residing in Honolulu, HI. Her solo performances have
- [Barbara Brownell](https://lawtf.org/barbara-brownell-2/) - Barbara Brownell Sunday, March 29th, 7pm—“Mothers, Music, and Men”Finding My LightThe lights of Broadway and Hollywood weren’t bright enough to reveal the family secret hiding in plain sight. BARBARA BROWNELL has appeared on Broadway in Play It Again, Sam and The Ballad of Johnny Pot . Favorite film credits include Going Home, Ants!, The Master
- [Rheagan Wallace](https://lawtf.org/rheagan-wallace/) - Rheagan Wallace Sunday, March 29th, 3pm—“Relatively Speaking”STAGE MAMMA: From Child Star to Leading LadySTAGE MAMMA reveals the resilience forged within a complex mother-daughter relationship and celebrates the enduring spirit of women. Rheagan Wallace is an award-winning actor, writer, comedian, and activist who began her career as a child on Walker, Texas Ranger. Her extensive credits
- [Vicki Dello Joio](https://lawtf.org/vicki-dello-joio/) - Vicki Dello Joio Sunday, March 29th, 3pm—“Relatively Speaking”It’s About TimeAs Vicki transitions from daughter to mothering her own mother, she finds the joy and sorrow in letting go with humor and heart. Vicki Dello Joio is a seasoned performer, story-telling coach, director and transformational speaker. She has performed in festivals across the United States with her
- [Karin Trachtenberg](https://lawtf.org/karin-trachtenberg/) - Karin Trachtenberg Sunday, March 29th, 3pm—“It’s All Relative”My Mother Had Two Faces: Reflections on Beauty, Aging and AcceptanceKarin seeks closure and comfort in accepting her mother’s vulnerabilities, strengths, and imperfections through her mirrored reflection. Karin Trachtenberg is a Boston-based classically trained actress, writer, and filmmaker whose work explores identity, memory, and the complex emotional terrain between mothers and
- [Tangie Ambrose](https://lawtf.org/tangie-ambrose/) - Tangie Ambrose Saturday, March 28th, 8pm—“Introspection”Heaven HiTangie takes the audience on a spiritual journey through her wild ride of angels, psychics, heartbreak, and healing. You may know Tangie Ambrose from film and television—In Plain Sight, Thin Line Between Love and Hate, RingMaster, C.S.I., The Mentalist, and Jackie’s Back, just to name a few. But she
- [Gio Quezada](https://lawtf.org/gio-quezada/) - Gio Quezada Saturday, March 28th, 3pm—“Breaking Free”The Suitcase (La Maleta)An immigrant confronts language barriers, menial jobs, discrimination, and culture shock as she grapples with feelings of disorientation, anxiety, and ultimately seeks solace in therapy. Gio Quezada was born in Lima, Peru, and from a young age, she displayed a deep interest and passion for theatre,
- [Micia Mosely](https://lawtf.org/micia-mosely/) - Micia Mosely Saturday, March 28th, 3pm—“Breaking Free”The Lesbian Lab: The Awakening of a Middle-Aged Black LesbianDr. Mosely transforms the stage into the Lesbian Lab, where healing is messy, laughter is mandatory, and every moment is a hypothesis in the making. Micia Mosely, Ph.D. is a comedian and educator who keeps audiences learning & laughing in
- [Marissa Mahoney](https://lawtf.org/marissa-mahoney/) - Marissa Mahoney Saturday, March 28th, 3pm—“Breaking Free”SMILESMILE is a piece that explores the daily masks of happiness we wear while wrestling with the inner voices that chip away at our confidence. Marissa Mahoney is a multidisciplinary artist, dancer, performer, and choreographer based incontemporary and modern dance practices. She holds a BFA in Dance Performance and
- [Meagan Harris](https://lawtf.org/meagan-harris/) - Meagan Harris Saturday, March 28th, 3pm—“Breaking Free”LUX: A Solo ShowThis fast-paced ride using puppetry explores fear, failure, and fierce self-discovery. Meagan Harris (Sally deLux) – Hailing from Dallas, Texas, Meagan is an award-winning actress specializing in solo-performance. She is proud to have earned two degrees from Southern Methodist University in Acting and Art History. She
- [Lynne Jassem](https://lawtf.org/lynne-jassem-2/) - Lynne Jassem Friday, March 27th, 8pm—“Rising Above”Lynne Jassem Talks TapLynne speaks of “hoofers” who guided her on her journey as a tap dancer. Lynne Jassem has been performing her entire life. She broke into showbiz in the 50s as a 10 year-old Comoette on the Perry Como TV Show. In her twenties she traveled the country for
- [Michelle Perdue](https://lawtf.org/michelle-perdue/) - Michelle Perdue Friday, March 27th, 8pm—“Rising Above”ThriveThis inspiring piece explores the transformative journey of a resilient woman after a double mastectomy. Michelle Perdue is an award-winning actress with over 20-years of acting experience. As a graduate of the Ruskin School of acting and a member of the Screen Actors Guild, Michelle learned early in her
- [Victoria Boateng](https://lawtf.org/victoria-boateng/) - Victoria Boateng Friday, March 27th, 8pm—“Rising Above”The Drum SpeaksAn autistic woman in search of her voice found the drum as a way to transform her silence on her path to identity and freedom. Victoria Boateng is an autism advocate and djembe drummer who uses African music to promote awareness, inclusion, and empowerment within the disability
- [Christina Linhardt](https://lawtf.org/christina-linhardt/) - Christina Linhardt Thursday, March 26th, 8pm—“In Tribute To”HabaneraChristina sings the fiery Operatic song “Habanera” from the opera “Carmen” by Georges Bizet Christina Linhardt has enjoyed an eclectic and versatile career as a concert singer, writer, and actress. She is most known for her Classics to Cabaret act and her CD’s, Circus Sanctuary and Voodoo Princess.
- [Alice Cutler](https://lawtf.org/alice-cutler/) - Alice Cutler Friday, March 27th, 8pm—“Rising Above”InconceivableA woman asks the question: How far would you go to conceive? A native Kentuckian, Alice Cutler got her bachelor of arts in drama from Vassar College.She lived in New York City, performing in off and off-off Broadway theater all over thecity. She also spent time in Maine, doing
- [Ada Cheng](https://lawtf.org/ada-cheng-2/) - Ada Cheng Saturday, March 28th, 8pm—“Introspection”The Trouble With My HairAda playfully brings the audience on an emotional and thought provoking journey of self discovery and self love through her struggle with hair. An award-winning storyteller, solo performer, and producer, Dr. Ada Cheng uses storytelling to illuminate structural inequities, foster critical awareness, and build intimate communities.
- [Sona Lewis](https://lawtf.org/sona-lewis-3/) - Sona Lewis Thursday, March 26th, 8pm—“In Tribute To”A Kathak Dance Celebration for WomenSona celebrates women in this Kathak discipline of Indian dance. Sona Lewis is a Kathak dance performer, movement artist, choreographer, and government instructor in Thousand Oaks, CA. Kathak dance is over 2,000 years old, is one of the prominent classical dances of India
- [Fay Hauser-Price](https://lawtf.org/fay-hauser-price-2/) - Fay Hauser-Price Saturday, March 28th, 8pm—“Introspection”A Poet SpeaksFay Hauser-Price shares socially conscious spoken word poetry. As an actor, Fay has starred in television, film and theater. Credited as Fay Hauser, she has been in “Shameless”, Jordan Peele’s “Weird City,” Norman Lear’s “Guess Who Died,” “Candyman II,” “ER,” “Good Times”, plus recurring on “Roots II” as
- [Events](https://lawtf.org/events/) - Events — The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival (LAWTF) presents year-round monthly events that spotlight diverse women’s voices through performances, educational workshops, empowerment weekends, and other featured artists events. These continuous programs build momentum leading up to LAWTF’s signature annual festival, a celebrated showcase of solo artists from all walks of life. Together, they create
- [Meet Our Empowerment Weekend 2025 Presenters!](https://lawtf.org/meet-our-empowerment-weekend-2025-presenters/) - TERRIE SILVERMANWorkshop Leader for “Creating a Solo Show”Moderator for “Teamwork Makes the Dream Work” PanelWorkshop leader for “Writing for Healing” Terrie Silverman has a longstanding history with the LAWTF, as a Board Member, Teaching Artist, and previous recipient of our Rainbow Award for her efforts in non-traditional and multicultural theatre works. Ms. Silverman is the Producer and
- [Our Board](https://lawtf.org/our-board/) - LAWTF BOARD AND ADVISORS Honorary Chairpersons DANNY GLOVER is an award-winning actor, producer, and humanitarian with a performance career that spans more than 35 years. Glover trained at the Black Actors’ Workshop of the American Conservatory Theater and had his Broadway debut in Fugard’s Master Harold…and the Boys, which brought him to national recognition. Following
- [Past Festivals](https://lawtf.org/past-festivals/) - Past Festivals — The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival (LAWTF) has consistently celebrated and empowered women artists through its innovative programs. Over 32 years LAWTF has provided a diverse lineup of solo performances from around the globe, highlighting the voices of women from various cultural backgrounds and disciplines . 2025 LAWTF Festival 2025 Awardees Eternity
- [2025 Performer Line-Up](https://lawtf.org/2025-performers/) - THURSDAY March 27, 2025 at 8:00 PM Featured performers:Vannia IbarguenKaren A. ClarkAshley GaylePurchase your tickets today! FRIDAY March 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM Featured performers:Maggie CeeJanice CrenetiFay Hauser-PriceSmita RussellPurchase your tickets today! SATURDAY March 29, 2025 at 3:00 PM Featured performers:Vanessa Adams HarrisTashara Gavin-MooreheadHope LevyMelissa LugoPurchase your tickets today! SATURDAY March 29, 2025 at 8:00
- [2025 Festival Schedule](https://lawtf.org/2025-festival-schedule/) - The 32nd Annual Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival (LAWTF) has a roster of accomplished co-hosts for its six programs. This year’s overall theme is STRONGER TOGETHER. Our Annual Champagne GALA and Awards Ceremony, taking place at the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre, will honor 6 accomplished women in theatre, the event will also include 2 performances! The
- [Fay Hauser-Price](https://lawtf.org/fay-hauser-price/) - Fay Hauser-Price FRIDAY, MARCH 28TH, 8pm—“A WOMAN’S CHOICE”“THE LADY OF THE SOUTHLAND”A Spoken word, music and video salute to the queens and angels out there in all theirbeautifully colored containers of body, mind, and spirit. As a theater director, Fay wrote and helmed several productions for The Los AngelesWomen’s Theatre Festival, including the highly successful
- [Vanessa Adams Harris](https://lawtf.org/vanessa-adams-harris/) - Vanessa Adams Harris SATURDAY, MARCH 29th, 3pm—“A LOOK BACK IN TIME”“ROSA PARKS” Vanessa Adams-Harris, a Muscogee (Creek) American Indian with African American and European ancestry, is an artist, producer, director, documentary filmmaker, playwright, and human rights activist. She serves as Outreach Alliances Director for The John Hope Franklin Center for Reconciliation, Vice-Chair of the Greater
- [Janice Creneti](https://lawtf.org/janice-creneti-2/) - Janice Creneti FRIDAY, MARCH 28TH, 8pm—“A WOMAN’S CHOICE”“MY YEAR OF SAYING NO”During COVID-19, a woman’s journey rejects patriarchy, perfection and guilt to find her way back to herself. JANICE CRENETI (Creator, Writer, Performer) is an award-winning actor and director with four decades of experience. She has appeared in over 100 productions including live theater, TV
- [Elisa Bocanegra, Maverick Award](https://lawtf.org/elisa-bocanegra-maverick-award/) - Elisa Bocanegra, Maverick Award Elisa Bocanegra is a Puerto Rican actress, director, producer, activist, & Founder/Producing Artistic Director of HERO Theatre in Los Angeles. Elisa also started Teatro Héroe in Bogotá to present plays and workshops to communities in Colombia.Mentored by Black Lives Matter Co-Founder Patrisse Cullors and named as a “Latino Power Player in
- [Dee Freeman](https://lawtf.org/dee-freeman-2/) - Dee Freeman SUNDAY, MARCH 30TH, 7pm—“FAMILY PORTRAITS”“POISON GUN”A six-year-old remembers being placed in the impossible position of telling what she knows about her grandfather’s secret to authorities in the Deep South. Dee is an actor/writer who entered the United States Marine Corps after a high school dare and left six years later as Sergeant Freeman.
- [Karen A Clark](https://lawtf.org/karen-a-clark-2/) - Karen A. Clark THURSDAY, MARCH 27TH, 6pm—“A TOAST TO”Super WomanVocalist Karen A. Clark will share two of her vibrant musical selections. Karen A Clark, producer of the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center, is an actor, singer, songwriter, and producer . Clark’s one-woman theatrical show, The Women, has been featured since 2013 locally at the Ivy
- [A DAY OF GOING SOLO Workshops](https://lawtf.org/a-day-of-going-solo-workshops/) - A Day of Going Solo!Join Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival in a day of expert-driven educational workshops catered to the solo-theatre performer!A full day of VIRTUAL workshops tailored to empower and enhance the careers of solo performers in particular. This event has information that can benefit all performers.This event includes career training from industry professionals
- [Wine Down Wednesday](https://lawtf.org/wine-down-wednesday/) - Join LAWTF for our Wine Down Wednesday organizational mixers. These gatherings are generally in partnership with local restaurants where we oftentimes have complimentary appetizers, performances, and raffles.Stay tuned for our upcoming 2025 Wine Down Wednesdays schedule. Contact LAWTF via phone at 818-760-0408 or email us at info@lawtf.org for more information. Last Event: Wednesday, December, 28th, 2022—7pm
- [Additional Support](https://lawtf.org/additional-support/) - ADDITIONAL SUPPORT LAWTF Giving Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our goals are threefold: To educate, enlighten, and entertain our multicultural audiences. Support LAWTF and our mission by making your tax-deductible donation today! DONATE TODAY!
- [Testimonials](https://lawtf.org/testimonials/) - Testimonials “Thank you and BRAVA!!What an absolute joy it has been to work with you and everyone at the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival.My story is one that is near and dear to my heart and I wrote it to impart to others the magical, ingenious, nurturing wonders of women – especially one amazing mom
- [Dawn Didawick, Eternity Award](https://lawtf.org/dawn-didawick-eternity-award/) - Dawn Didawick, Eternity Award Our 2025 Eternity Award recipient is often described as a “veteran Actor with good reason. Since the mid-sixties her body of work has included everything from children’s theater tours to schools and mental facilities to making films for the USIA. Her career began in Washington D.C. where she appeared in plays
- [2025 Awardees](https://lawtf.org/2025-awardees/)
- [Nancy Cheryll Davis Bellamy, Infinity Award](https://lawtf.org/nancy-cheryll-davis-bellamy-infinity-award/) - Nancy Cheryll Davis Bellamy, Infinity Award Nancy was born and raised just outside of Detroit. She attended ACT in San Francisco, then moved to Los Angeles to pursue her dream of acting. During 1993, after the LA Riots when the city was working to heal, she co-founded the Towne Street Theatre with her husband, Nathaniel
- [Mitzi Gaynor, Infinity Award](https://lawtf.org/mitzi-gaynor-infinity-award/) - Mitzi Gaynor, Infinity Award For eight decades, the Emmy® Award-winning actress, dancer, singer, writer, Mitzi Gaynor, sang and danced her way through a multifaceted career in entertainment. Her career was celebrated in film, television, and performing arts centers throughout the U.S. and Canada, including the renowned movie musicals There’s No Business Like Show Business, Anything
- [Juli Kim, Rainbow Award](https://lawtf.org/juli-kim-rainbow-award/) - Juli Kim, Rainbow Award Juli Kim’s Korean classical/fusion work has been described as “both powerful and poetic in an improvised form based on rigorous training.” Her most notable work is the production of the Friendship Concerts series, commemorating the LA Riots and promoting unity in diversity.Kim’s works have been performed at San Francisco Ethnic Palace
- [Juanita Jennings, Integrity Award](https://lawtf.org/juanita-jennings-integrity-award/) - Juanita Jennings, Integrity Award Juanita Jennings won the 1994 CableACE Award for Supporting Actress in a Movie or Miniseries for her role in HBO’s LAUREL AVENUE. She started her professional career with Broadway Touring Co., Vinnette Carrol’s DON’T BOTHER ME I CAN’T COPE. Upon completion of her studies at Boston University, she moved to NYC
- [Ashley Gayle](https://lawtf.org/ashley-gayle/) - Ashley Gayle THURSDAY, MARCH 27TH, 6pm—“A TOAST TO”“ACTUALIZATION OF A DREAM” This dance is a dedication to all the ancestors who had dreams, and today’s women who are living those dreams. Ashley Gayle (she/her) graduated from UC Irvine with a B.F.A in Dance Performance and a minor in Business Management. She’s performed and toured with many
- [Sharon Nyree Williams](https://lawtf.org/sharon-nyree-williams/) - Sharon Nyree Williams SUNDAY, MARCH 30TH, 3pm—“ENCORE”“LEGACY” A poet’s exploration of her life’s journey honoring family legacy, standing firmly in the present and envisioning the future. Sharon Nyree Williams is an EMMY Award-winning and Silver Telly Award-winning voiceover artist, storyteller, producer, performer, and professor. She believes in the transformative power of storytelling to connect, inspire, and
- [Sigute Miller](https://lawtf.org/sigute-miller/) - Sigute Miller SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH, 8pm—“UNSILENCED”“TRAGIC MAGIC” Tragic magic is the story of someone who most of her life tries to balance the good girl versus the party animal in her wild ride from addiction to recovery, and ultimately finds redemption and triumph. Sigute Miller has been performing her one woman show “Tragic Magic ~ A
- [Alice Manning](https://lawtf.org/alice-manning/) - Alice Manning SUNDAY, MARCH 30TH, 7pm—“FAMILY PORTRAITS”“MANNING’S MADHOUSE” Alice weaves both hilarious and traumatic memories of her family with two parentsand 9 children living in 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms on Allison Road in Cleveland,Ohio. Alice starred in the National Tour of the one-person show, “Family Secrets,” the longest running solo show in Off Broadway history.
- [Melissa Lugo](https://lawtf.org/melissa-lugo/) - Melissa Lugo SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH, 3pm—“A LOOK BACK IN TIME”“FOR YOU” A story that weaves through grief, addiction and the bond between mothers and daughters. Melissa Lugo (Writer & Performer) has appeared in a number of productions and staged readings with the site specific theatre company Unbound Productions, including Wicked Lit 2011 The Unnamable, WL 2012
- [Sona Lewis](https://lawtf.org/sona-lewis-2/) - Sona Lewis SUNDAY, MARCH 30TH, 3pm—“ENCORE”“GODDESS SONG” and “TARANA”This dancer presents two traditional Kathak Indian dances which pay homage to 14th Century compositions. Sona Lewis is a Kathak dance performer, choreographer, and government contractor-instructor with the CRPD.ORG, Thousand Oaks, CA. Kathak dance is over 2,000 years old, is one of the prominent classical dances of
- [Hope Levy](https://lawtf.org/hope-levy/) - Hope Levy SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH, 3pm—“A LOOK BACK IN TIME”“THE CONNIE CONVERSE UNIVERSE”The Connie Converse Universe is the true story, music, & mystery of our first female modern day folk singer-songwriter from the 1950s who mysteriously disappeared in 1974 leaving her original song demos behind and performed acoustically by songstress, Hope Levy. As a child
- [Victoria Kelleher](https://lawtf.org/victoria-kelleher/) - Victoria Kelleher SUNDAY, MARCH 30TH, 7pm—“FAMILY PORTRAITS”“DADDY ISSUES”This GenX-er who was raised on hose water and neglect, finds her life is changed after a “23 and Me” DNA identity test. Victoria’s journey began when she traded the serene landscapes of Minnesota for Hollywood’s bright lights. Over her 25-year career, she has amassed over 60 IMDb
- [Smita Russell](https://lawtf.org/smita-russell/) - Smita Russell FRIDAY, MARCH 28TH, 8pm—“A WOMAN’S CHOICE”“ODDS ARE” This autobiographical story navigates the tumultuous terrain of multiple miscarriages as told through the lenses of honesty, humor and curiosity. Smita Russell is an award-winning playwright, performer and photographer. She began storytelling in 2023 and found unexpected joy and success in sharing on the stage.In less than
- [Vannia Ibarguen](https://lawtf.org/vannia-ibarguen-2/) - Vannia Ibarguen THURSDAY, MARCH 27TH, 6pm—“A TOAST TO”“PATH TO HOME”This dance defines home is where we feel confident and safe within ourselves. Vannia Ibarguen is an international performer, choreographer, instructor, and Artistic Director of VIDA – Vannia Ibarguen Dance Arts. Her research is focused in the interaction between dance and technology, and also the relationship
- [Caroline Hawthorne](https://lawtf.org/caroline-hawthorne/) - Caroline Hawthorne SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH, 8pm—“UNSILENCED”“THE IPHONE ARIAS”This mezzo-soprano singer recounts her chaotic relationship through a cell phone. Caroline Hawthorne (She/Her) is a multi-disciplinary artist originally from Los Angeles, CA. Her first solo show “The Slutty Virgin”, premiered at the Playground Solo Festival in San Francisco. She was also a Steel City Arts Foundation Grantee
- [Tashara Gavin-Moorehead](https://lawtf.org/tashara-gavin-moorehead-2/) - Tashara Gavin-Moorehead SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH, 3pm—“A LOOK BACK IN TIME”“THE SPIRIT OF JAZZ”The Spirit of Jazz is a piece that invites you to remember the roots of jazz and to strive for freedom and liberation. Tashara Gavin-Moorehead is a professional dancer, choreographer, educator and emerging dance scholar, currently based out of Los Angeles. Tashara graduated
- [Laura Elaine Ellis](https://lawtf.org/laura-elaine-ellis/) - Laura Elaine Ellis SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH, 8pm—“UNSILENCED”“A BLACK WOMAN’S TRUTH”Laura Elaine Ellis (Dancer)Toni Hines (Poet)This poetic dance piece explores the many dimensions of the Black Woman. Laura Elaine Ellis is a dancer, choreographer, educator, and arts advocate. She began her training in Los Angeles with the R’Wanda Lewis Afro-American Dance Company and the Young Saints
- [Katie Chin](https://lawtf.org/katie-chin/) - Katie Chin SUNDAY, MARCH 30TH, 7pm—“FAMILY PORTRAITS”“HOLY SHIITAKE! A WOK STAR IS BORN”Raised by a seamstress mother turned successful and well-known chef, Katie follows in her mother’s footsteps to also become a Wok Star in the culinary world. Celebrity Chef Katie Chin is an Award-winning cookbook author and caterer. Katie co-hosted the national PBS cooking
- [Maggie Cee](https://lawtf.org/maggie-cee/) - Maggie Cee FRIDAY, MARCH 28TH, 8pm—“A WOMAN’S CHOICE”“LADIES AT A GAY GIRLS’ BAR: 1938 – 1969” This dance/theatre piece explores the strength and determination of women who paved the way for the Queer Rights Movement by creating space to be themselves out of sheer necessity. Maggie Cee is a dancer, educator and writer. Her solo show
- [Mayuri Bhandari](https://lawtf.org/mayuri-bhandari/) - Mayuri Bhandari SATURDAY, MARCH 29th, 8pm—“UNSILENCED”“THE ANTI – YOGI”This blended show of yoga, dance, live percussion and poetry peels back the yoga mat to reveal the recolonization and commercialism of yoga in the West and nationalization in the East. Mayuri Bhandari is an Actress, Dancer, Figure Skater, and Yoga Professor. Performing in both Bollywood and
- [Liza Dealey-Thomason](https://lawtf.org/liza-dealey-thomason-2/) - Liza Dealey-Thomason SUNDAY, MARCH 30th, 3pm—“ENCORE”“SUPERNOVA”Supernova is a fanciful musical that successfully explores the need to be the hero who tries to take care of everyone else and ultimately arrives at the celebration of discovering the joy of taking care of oneself. Liza Dealey-Thomason is a Utah born actress, singer songwriter and comedian. She got
- [2024 Festival](https://lawtf.org/2024-festival/) - Celebration! 2024 Festival Ticket Prices Empowering Voices Of Solo Female Performers For 31 Years. VIP PASS – $150 (to all programs) | GALA – $100 (pair), $60 (single ticket)At the Door Purchase – $30 | Early Bird Purchase – $25 Stay tuned for more information on LAWTF's 2025 Annual
- [2023 Festival](https://lawtf.org/lawtf-2023-festival/) - Celebration! Empowering Voices Of Solo Female Performers For 30 Years. 2024 Festival Ticket Prices VIP PASS – $150 (to all programs) | GALA – $100 (pair), $60 (single ticket)At the Door Purchase – $30 | Early Bird Purchase – $25 Stay tuned for more information on LAWTF's 2024 Annual
- ["WOMEN'S VOICES"](https://lawtf.org/womens-voices-led-by-terrie-silverman/) - The Culver City Women’s Voices workshop will be an 8-week storytelling workshop concluding in a public presentation and reception. The final presentation on Saturday November 9th at 3pm at the Veterans Memorial Building in Culver City. The November 9th performance is made possible in part by the City of Culver City and its Cultural Affairs Commission, with
- [Empowerment Weekend 2024](https://lawtf.org/empowerment-weekend-2024/) - Discover Your Path to Empowerment: Unleash Your Potential with Each Session Below GET TICKETS NOW! Meet the Presenters August 23rd · 5pm – August 25th · 5pmVia ZOOM An extended weekend of virtual workshops and panels tailored to empower and enhance the careers of solo performers in particular. This event has information that can benefit all
- [Empowerment Weekend 2023](https://lawtf.org/empowerment-weekend-2023/) - GET TICKETS NOW! Event Line Up September 23 · 10am – September 24 · 5pm A weekend of workshops and panels tailored to empower and enhance the careers of solo performers in particular. This event has information that can benefit all performers. This weekend event includes career training from industry professionals that is designed to
- [Elementor #6087](https://lawtf.org/elementor-6087/) - LAWTF’s 32nd Annual Festival Submissions Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival is thrilled to announce that submissions are NOW OPEN for our 32nd Annual Festival!This prestigious event celebrates the dynamic and diverse voices of female artists, showcasing an array of captivating performances. We invite women of all backgrounds and disciplines to share their unique stories and talents on our
- [January 9, 2023](https://lawtf.org/january-9-2023/) - Contact: Philip Sokoloff, Publicist | Phone: 626.674-0504 | e-mail: mailto:showbizphil@gmail.com The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival—P.O. Box 94, North Hollywood, CA 91601 | e-mail lawtfspotlight@yahoo.com | lawtf.org The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary…and You’re Invited! From Wednesday, March 22, 2023, through Sunday, March 26, the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival will celebrate its
- [February 20, 2023](https://lawtf.org/february-20-2023/) - Contact: Philip Sokoloff, Publicist | Phone: 626.674-0504 | e-mail: mailto:showbizphil@gmail.com The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival—P.O. Box 94, North Hollywood, CA 91601 | e-mail lawtfspotlight@yahoo.com | lawtf.org February 20, 2023 LOS ANGELES WOMEN’S THEATRE FESTIVAL PRESENTS INTERSECTION: A DAY OF WORKSHOPS AND PANELS ON MARCH 22 AT THEATRE 68 WHAT: INTERSECTION: A Day of Workshops and Panels.
- [February 23, 2023](https://lawtf.org/february-23-2023/) - Contact: Philip Sokoloff, Publicist | Phone: 626.674-0504 | e-mail: mailto:showbizphil@gmail.com The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival—P.O. Box 94, North Hollywood, CA 91601 | e-mail lawtfspotlight@yahoo.com | lawtf.org February 23, 2023 30th ANNUAL LOS ANGELES WOMEN’S THEATRE FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES HONOREES The 30th Annual Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival (LAWTF) will honor seven women for their exceptional career and
- [February 25, 2024](https://lawtf.org/february-25-2024/) - Contact: Philip Sokoloff, Publicist | Phone: 626.674-0504 | e-mail: mailto:showbizphil@gmail.com The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival—P.O. Box 94, North Hollywood, CA 91601 | e-mail lawtfspotlight@yahoo.com | lawtf.orgFebruary 25, 2024THE 31st ANNUAL LOS ANGELES WOMEN’S THEATRE FESTIVAL TELLING OUR TRUTHS RUNS MARCH 28- MARCH 31The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival will take place March 28- March 31. The overall theme of
- [March 6, 2024](https://lawtf.org/march-6-2024/) - Contact: Philip Sokoloff, Publicist | Phone: 626.674-0504 | e-mail: mailto:showbizphil@gmail.com The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival—P.O. Box 94, North Hollywood, CA 91601 | e-mail lawtfspotlight@yahoo.com | lawtf.org A day of workshops and panels tailored to empower and enhance the careers of solo performers in particular, and an informative event to benefit all performers. WHAT: INTERSECTION: A Day
- [January 1, 2023](https://lawtf.org/january-1-2023/) - Contact: Philip Sokoloff, Publicist | Phone: 626.674-0504 | e-mail: mailto:showbizphil@gmail.com The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival—P.O. Box 94, North Hollywood, CA 91601 | e-mail lawtfspotlight@yahoo.com | lawtf.org The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary…and You’re Invited! From Wednesday, March 22, 2023, through Sunday, March 26, the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival will celebrate its
- [Naomi Grossman, Maverick Award](https://lawtf.org/naomi-grossman-maverick-award/) - Naomi Grossman, Maverick Award Nominated for a Primetime Emmy for her role in Ctrl Alt Delete, Naomi is best known as the first crossover character, the fan-favorite “Pepper” on American Horror Story: Asylum & Freak Show; she later appeared as a new character in S8: Apocalypse, as well as the spin-off series, American Horror Stories.
- [Lisa Dring, Integrity Award](https://lawtf.org/lisa-dring-integrity-award/) - Lisa Dring, Integrity Award Lisa is a writer, director, and actor originally from Hilo, Hawaii, and Reno, Nevada. She has been nominated for an Emmy for her work as a writer and director.PlaywritingLisa’s play SUMO was co-produced by La Jolla Playhouse and Ma-Yi Theater Company in 2023. SUMO won an Edgerton Foundation New Play Award
- [Carolyn Ratteray, Integrity Award](https://lawtf.org/carolyn-ratteray-integrity-award/) - Carolyn Ratteray, Integrity Award CAROLYN RATTERAY (Playwright, Actor) is an emmy-nominated actor, director and writer based in the Los Angeles area. She has appeared in off-broadway and regional theaters as well as in TV/Film and voice over. Credits include appearances at The Mark Taper Forum, The Geffen Playhouse, Pasadena Playhouse, Boston Court Theatre, A Noise Within,
- [Jessica Lynn Johnson, Rainbow Award](https://lawtf.org/jessica-lynn-johnson-rainbow-award/) - Jessica Lynn Johnson, Rainbow Award Jessica Lynn Johnson, is a published playwright, recipient of BEST NATIONAL SOLO ARTIST AWARD from the Dialogue One Festival, Advisory Board Member of the LA Women’s Theatre Festival, Co Executive Producer of both the Stars Solo Series and the Joshua Tree Solo Theatre Festival, and Founder & CEO of Soaring
- [Caryn Desai, Eternity Award](https://lawtf.org/caryn-desai-eternity-award/) - Caryn Desai, Eternity Award caryn desai (Artistic Director/Producer) is an award-winning director with awards and nominations from LA Drama Critics Circle, LA Weekly, Drama-Logue, Robby, Ovation and NAACP for her productions. Recent directing: Under the Skin, Exit Wounds, Valley Song, Art, Daisy, Beast on the Moon, Cardboard Piano, Uncanny Valley, and Doubt. Selected credits: Other
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- [Intersection 2024](https://lawtf.org/intersection-2024/) - Intersection: A Day of Workshops and PanelsJoin Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival in a day of expert-driven educational workshops and panels catered to the solo-theatre performer!A full day of workshops and panels tailored to empower and enhance the careers of solo performers in particular. This event has information that can benefit all performers.This event includes
- [Karen A. Clark](https://lawtf.org/karen-a-clark/) - Karen A. Clark Thursday, March 28th, 2024 7pm —“In Honor Of”The WomenIn this excerpt, through music and spoken word, Karen honors women and also reflectson the women in her family, particularly her mother. Karen A Clark, producer of the Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center, is an actor, singer, songwriter, and producer . Clark’s one-woman theatrical
- [Shirley Jo Finney, Infinity Award](https://lawtf.org/shirley-jo-finney-infinity-award/) - Lisa Dring, Integrity Award Lisa is a writer, director, and actor originally from Hilo, Hawaii, and Reno, Nevada. She has been nominated for an Emmy for her work as a writer and director.PlaywritingLisa’s play SUMO was co-produced by La Jolla Playhouse and Ma-Yi Theater Company in 2023. SUMO won an Edgerton Foundation New Play Award
- [Naomi Grossman, Maverick Award](https://lawtf.org/naomi-grossman-maverick-award-2/) - Naomi Grossman, Maverick Award Nominated for a Primetime Emmy for her role in Ctrl Alt Delete, Naomi is best known as the first crossover character, the fan-favorite “Pepper” on American Horror Story: Asylum & Freak Show; she later appeared as a new character in S8: Apocalypse, as well as the spin-off series, American Horror Stories.
- [Lisa Dring, Integrity Award](https://lawtf.org/lisa-dring-integrity-award-2/) - Lisa Dring, Integrity Award Lisa is a writer, director, and actor originally from Hilo, Hawaii, and Reno, Nevada. She has been nominated for an Emmy for her work as a writer and director.PlaywritingLisa’s play SUMO was co-produced by La Jolla Playhouse and Ma-Yi Theater Company in 2023. SUMO won an Edgerton Foundation New Play Award
- [Jessica Lynn Johnson, Rainbow Award](https://lawtf.org/jessica-lynn-johnson-rainbow-award-2/) - Jessica Lynn Johnson, Rainbow Award Jessica Lynn Johnson, is a published playwright, recipient of BEST NATIONAL SOLO ARTIST AWARD from the Dialogue One Festival, Advisory Board Member of the LA Women’s Theatre Festival, Co Executive Producer of both the Stars Solo Series and the Joshua Tree Solo Theatre Festival, and Founder & CEO of Soaring
- [Caryn Desai, Eternity Award](https://lawtf.org/caryn-desai-eternity-award-2/) - Caryn Desai, Eternity Award caryn desai (Artistic Director/Producer) is an award-winning director with awards and nominations from LA Drama Critics Circle, LA Weekly, Drama-Logue, Robby, Ovation and NAACP for her productions. Recent directing: Under the Skin, Exit Wounds, Valley Song, Art, Daisy, Beast on the Moon, Cardboard Piano, Uncanny Valley, and Doubt. Selected credits: Other
- [Carolyn Ratteray, Integrity Award](https://lawtf.org/carolyn-ratteray-integrity-award-2/) - Carolyn Ratteray, Integrity Award CAROLYN RATTERAY (Playwright, Actor) is an emmy-nominated actor, director and writer based in the Los Angeles area. She has appeared in off-broadway and regional theaters as well as in TV/Film and voice over. Credits include appearances at The Mark Taper Forum, The Geffen Playhouse, Pasadena Playhouse, Boston Court Theatre, A Noise Within,
- [Vanessa Cruz](https://lawtf.org/vanessa-cruz/) - Vanessa Cruz Friday, March 29th, 8pm—“Boxed In, Set Free”Metal, Plastic, SkinThis experimental piece explores how vulnerability and fatigue impact Vanessa’s experiences as a Disabled woman, and how medical equipment has been a form of freedom, survival, and assimilation in this inaccessible world. Vanessa Hernández Cruz (she, her, ella) is an interdependent Chicana Disabled dance artist,
- [Sona Lewis](https://lawtf.org/sona-lewis/) - Sona Lewis Saturday, March 30th, 3pm—“Cultural Road Maps”Goddess Song and TaranaAn artist who presents two traditional Kathak Indian dances that pay homage to 14th-century compositions. Sona Lewis is a Kathak Indian Classical Dance Instructor, Choreographer, and Artiste. Sona teaches Kathak as a government contractor and instructor at CRPD.ORG in Thousand Oaks, California. She is also
- [Liza Dealey-Thomason](https://lawtf.org/liza-dealey-thomason/) - Liza Dealey-Thomason Sunday, March 31st, 7pm—“Rising Above”SupernovaSupernova is a fanciful musical that successfully explores the need to be the hero who tries to take care of everyone else and ultimately arrives at the celebration of discovering the joy of taking care of oneself. Liza Dealey-Thomason is a Utah-born actress, singer, dancer, writer, and comedian. Due
- [Jovelyn Richards](https://lawtf.org/jovelyn-richards/) - Jovelyn Richards Saturday, March 30th, 3pmShe Cry Dem BluesA night of solitude, secrets, sensuality, and confessions come together at Tootsie’s, a 1930s Detroit jazz club, where the owner’s unspoken love finally reveals his true feelings. Jovelyn Richards is an international American writer/director/ actress residing in Honolulu, HI.Her solo performances have been premiered (selected venues)The Marsh,
- [Jiyoung Choi](https://lawtf.org/jiyoung-choi/) - Jiyoung Choi Saturday, March 30th, 3pm—“Cultural Road Maps”MacBeth’s Lady ShamanThis Korean monodrama movement piece focuses on female voices in Shakespeare’s works, symbolically giving these characters a spiritual voice of power.JIYOUNG CHOI is an actress, playwright and Visiting Professor at Seoul Institute of the Arts. She studied Acting at Columbia University in NY and has performed
- [Janice Creneti](https://lawtf.org/janice-creneti/) - Janice Creneti Friday, March 29th, 8pm—“Boxed In, Set Free”My Year of Saying NoCan you save your own life? In this serio-comedic solo show, join Janice on her journey of rejecting patriarchy, perfection, and guilt to find her way back to herself. Janice Creneti is an award-winning actor and director with four decades of experience. She
- [Paige Wilhide](https://lawtf.org/paige-wilhide/) - Paige Wilhide Friday, March 29th, 8pm—“Boxed In, Set Free”Break-Up AddictThis piece weaves together a hilarious and heartfelt narrative of one woman’s journey to overcome sex and love addiction through her spiritual healing of the heart. Paige Wilhide is a multi-hat-wearing performer, writer, entrepreneur, speaker, and breakup coach. She gets the most questions about the last
- [Valoneecia Tolbert](https://lawtf.org/valoneecia-tolbert/) - Valoneecia Tolbert Saturday, March 30th, 8pm—“Outside the Lines”Tales of a Blerd BallerinaThrough dance and music, this choreopoem delves into a cultural pride and yearning in a world that often limits Black identity. Valoneecia Tolbert recently made her Atlanta Directorial debut with this Robert King Jr’s “ The Voices of Donny Hathaway”. An award-winning artist with
- [Tashara Gavin-Moorehead](https://lawtf.org/tashara-gavin-moorehead/) - Tashara Gavin-Moorehead Friday, March 29th, 8pm—“Boxed In, Set Free”Summertime, SunflowersThis dance poem explores the history of African Americans as related to the sunflower. Tashara Gavin-Moorehead is a professional dancer, choreographer, educator, and emerging dance scholar, currently based out of Los Angeles. Tashara graduated Cum Laude from Virginia Commonwealth University with a BFA in 2008 and
- [Shelly Cooper](https://lawtf.org/shelly-cooper/) - Shelley Cooper Sunday, March 31st, 3pm—“Looking Back”Jenny Lind Presents P.T. BarnumJenny Lind, known as the “Swedish Nightingale” speaks of a side of P.T. Barnum that she came to know on her American Tour. Shelley Cooper is an Off-Broadway Award-Winning Solo Actor/Playwright, Associate Professor of Musical Theatre at Augustana College, and is no stranger to the
- [Lynn McNutt](https://lawtf.org/lynn-mcnutt/) - Lynn McNutt Sunday, March 31st, 7pm—“Rising Above”BLUE: A Rhapsody in BlubberThree characters intertwined by whale song, dive deep into their separate, yet united stories. Lynn is a 35-year veteran of traditional theatre and has performed in international and nationaltours, Off-Broadway, and at such theatres as the Kennedy Center, Arena Stage, The Shakespeare Theatre, Goodspeed Opera
- [Kathryn Taylor Smith](https://lawtf.org/kathryn-taylor-smith/) - Kathryn Taylor Smith Saturday, March 30th, 8pm—“Outside the Lines”A Mile in My ShoesEsther, an omniscient “Shoe Whisperer” walks us through a day in her life on Skid Row. Kathryn Taylor Smith was born in Chicago, IL., and raised in Memphis, TN. She obtained her B.S. in Psychology from Southeast Missouri State University and her M.S.
- [Jana Krumholtz](https://lawtf.org/jana-krumholtz/) - Jana Krumholtz Sunday, March 31st, 7pm—“Rising Above”6 Million Jews Didn’t Die for You…A dancer finds oneself amidst the burden and ancestral trauma of the Holocaust. Jana Krumholtz is a Jewish artist who lives and creates in LA and NYC. She graduated from NYU with an Economics Degree, a minor in Pre-Business, and a Concentration in
- [Clarinda Ross](https://lawtf.org/clarinda-ross-2/) - Clarinda Ross Saturday, March 30th, 8pm—“Outside the Lines”Spit Like a Big GirlA southern “daddy’s girl” grows up and learns to fiercely advocate for her daughter. Clarinda Ross, (Spit Like a Big Girl) is a LAWTF veteran. She currently directs the Advanced Actors Workshop at the Los Angeles City College Theatre Academy. She has toured extensively;
- [Ada Cheng](https://lawtf.org/ada-cheng/) - Ada Cheng Sunday, March 31st, 3pm—“Looking Back”The Memories We KeepA woman reflects on her complex relationship with her mother and the meaning of memories. An educator-turned-artist, storyteller, and community builder, Dr. Ada Cheng has utilized storytelling to illustrate structural inequities, raise critical awareness, and build intimate communities. Committed to amplifying and uplifting marginalized voices, she
- [Intersection: Workshops & Panels](https://lawtf.org/intersection-workshops-panels/) - INTERSECTION: A Day of Workshops and Panels is almost here! Join us on March 22nd for a day of fun activities and inspiration.
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- [Vannia Ibarguen](https://lawtf.org/vannia-ibarguen/) - Vannia Ibarguen “Cuba: My Return”A woman returns to her motherland, Cuba, after being gone for 54 years.Alina Ceñal Cuban born, arriving in Miami at the age of 4 with ‘clave’ in her veins, the love of rhythm and dance has stayed with her ever since! As a natural physical comedian, Alina has enjoyed making people
- [Lynne Jassem](https://lawtf.org/lynne-jassem/) - Lynne Jassem “Rhythm Anonymous” and “Being Richard Greene”Lynne explores anonymity in this tap piece. Gender is explored in this comedic and poignant identity piece.Lynne Jassem is a native New Yorker who broke into show business at the age of ten on the Perry Como TV Show, later performing on the famous Borscht Bel” circuit and
- [Kirsten Laurel Caplan](https://lawtf.org/kirsten-laurel-caplan/) - Kirsten Laurel Caplan “Is It History or Is It His-Story?”In a humorous, satirical game show, contestants vote on who ought to be included in history books. Kirsten Laurel Caplan is a solo theatre artist and social justice educator. She hails from Los Angeles where she is currently performing two solo shows, Lady Libert yTEASE and Is It
- [Juli Kim](https://lawtf.org/juli-kim/) - Juli Kim Thursday, March 28th, 2024 7pm—“In Honor Of”Salpuri Adagio and Five Drum SongA slow-tempo cleansing dance that wishes great peace.Juli explores her culture through traditional Korean dance that explores loneliness, yearning, and longing for love.Juli Kim’s Korean classical/fusion work has been described as “both powerful and poetic in an improvised form based on rigorous training.” Her
- [Joyful Raven](https://lawtf.org/joyful-raven/) - Joyful Raven “Breed or Bust”In a world where female reproductive choices are becoming criminalized, this excerpt examines the truth about women’s bodies and their real lived experience?Joyful Raven (she/her) is a veteran solo performer. Her last show, Tales of a Sexual Tomboy, won Best of the Fringe at the San Francisco International Fringe Festival in 2016
- [Jacquelyn Brown-Benefield](https://lawtf.org/jacquelyn-brown-benefield/) - Jacquelyn Brown-Benefield Performers’ Description Coming Soon
- [Helen Stoltzfus](https://lawtf.org/alina-cenal/) - Helen Stoltzfus “Dispatches From the Great Burning”The sobering subject of climate change is met head-on.Over the past 25 years, Ms. Stoltzfus has created, directed, performed, and produced over a dozen devised ensemble performance works. She is co-founder and co-artistic director of Black Swan Arts & Media, a San Francisco Bay area company that has created
- [Morgana Shaw](https://lawtf.org/morgana-shaw/) - Morgana Shaw “All About Bette Davis”In this excerpt, Morgana breathes life into historical icon Bette Davis, who fought to play characters with strength, brains, and depth.Morgana Shaw is thrilled to be bringing Camilla Carr’s Bette Davis back to the stage, in Hollywood, the award-winning role in which she originated. Her raw embodiment of the Hollywood
- [Misha Gonz-Cirkl](https://lawtf.org/misha-gonz-cirkl/) - Misha Gonz-Cirkl “Hummingbird”A tender, funny coming-of-age story and tribute to a beloved mother.A graduate of Performing Arts High School in NYC, Misha also earned a BA from Cornell University and an MBA abroad in Heidelberg, Germany. Although English is her native language, she is fluent in both Spanish and German. After studying/working overseas, she returned
- [Meg Lin](https://lawtf.org/meg-lin/) - Meg Lin “What Am I, Chopped Suey?”Heart-warming and heart-wrenching, this raw personal account challenges stereotypes about growing up Chinese-American.Meg Lin is a SAG-Eligible actor, writer, and filmmaker. Prior to working in the industry, Meg was a former K-12 teacher and principal. Her autobiographical solo show, “What Am I, Chopped Suey?,” won the 2022Hollywood Fringe Festival’s
- [Juliette Jeffers](https://lawtf.org/juliette-jeffers/) - Juliette Jeffers “Judgment Day”What if God was held accountable in a court of law for all of the injustices that African-Americans have endured?Juliette Jeffers is an award-winning Caribbean-American actor, writer, director, producer, and teaching artist. On-screen, she has appeared in eighteen films, thirty-seven TV shows, and over sixty national commercials. Some of her notable credits include Law &
- [Dee Freeman](https://lawtf.org/dee-freeman/) - Dee Freeman Sunday, March 31st, 3pm—“Looking Back”Poison GunA six-year-old is placed in the impossible position of telling what she knows about her grandfather’s secret to the authorities. Dee Freeman was a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps. She lived in Japan for six years, working at an all-Japanese radio station FM Aomori. Dee has
- [Christina Linhart](https://lawtf.org/christina-linhart/) - Christina Linhart “O Mio Babbino Caro” and “Time to Say Goodbye”A classical vocalist with amazing range and expressiveness, Christina soars through song.Christina Linhardt has enjoyed an eclectic and versatile career as a concert singer, writer, and actress. She is most known for her “Classics to Cabaret” act (which was the headliner for the opening of
- [Bellina Logan](https://lawtf.org/bellina-logan/) - Bellina Logan “Confessions of A Mulatto Love Child”The complex story of a co-dependent bi-racial child, her outrageous English mother, and the deep bond they shared.Bellina, a 35-year stage and screen veteran, is thrilled to be back performing an excerpt of her solo play Confessions of a Mulatto Love Child for LAWTF. She has enjoyed performing it on
- [Barbara Brownell](https://lawtf.org/barbara-brownell/) - Barbara Brownell “Finding My Light, Finding Me”Barbara goes on a search for the truth of who her biological father really is.Barbara Brownell appeared on Broadway in Play It Again, Sam with Woody Allen and Diane Keaton and Off-Broadway in The Ballad of Johnny Pot and at the Actor’s Studio in King Lear. Favorite films include
- [Alina Cenal](https://lawtf.org/alina-cenal-2/) - Alina Ceñal Sunday, March 31st, 3pm—“Looking Back”Cuba: My ReturnA woman returns to her motherland, Cuba, after being gone for 54 years. Alina Ceñal Cuban born, arriving in Miami at the age of 4 with ‘clave’ in her veins, the love of rhythm and dance has stayed with her ever since! As a natural physical comedian,
- [2021 Festival Highlights](https://lawtf.org/2021-festival-highlights/) - Our 28th Annual Festival was presented virtually in 2021. The Festival began with our Awards GALA on March 25 and ran through March 30, 2021. Jessica Lynn Johnson again offered her FREE workshop “The Art of Creating the One Woman Show” Saturday, March 27 at 10 am. Read our full Announcement here.Read more about this
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## Testimonial

- [Sandra Booker](https://lawtf.org/bc_testimonial/sandra-booker/) - Thank you sincerely for acknowledging my work as an emerging playwright and solo show artist. It was a pleasure to meet so many talented women sharing their experiences and stories. More importantly, thank you for being a resource and safe space to present work that is outside of the mainstream and is as provocative as
- [Jahna Houston](https://lawtf.org/bc_testimonial/jahna-houston/) - “Such talent, brilliance, and camaraderie amongst us for this 29th Annual Festival “Beyond Boundaries”!! BRAVA each and e-ver-y-one!! It was a joy to Co-Host! STELLAR is an excellent virtual venue to present from… but, onward and upward… My guests enjoyed the show immensely, every minute, and cannot WAIT for us to go live in 2023!!”
- [Brenda Adelman](https://lawtf.org/bc_testimonial/brenda-adelman/) - “Adilah Barnes and the women who run this festival are Grade A. The talent at this festival and the quality of the shows are outstanding. Honored to have performed my critically acclaimed solo show, My Brooklyn Hamlet twice. Once for the festival and once for a Best of the Fest fundraiser. Excited to be called
- [Akuyoe Graham](https://lawtf.org/bc_testimonial/akuyoe-graham/) - “Thank you so much for ALL you do for so, so many! I am truly humbled and deeply moved by this recognition. I am so thrilled to be able to introduce such amazing women to LAWTF.” LAWTF 2021 Integrity Awardee

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