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LAWTF 2025 press 

LAWTF’s 12th Annual Empowerment Weekend

September 27-28th, 2025

Broadway World- “Empowerment Weekend Takes Place at Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival September 26-28”

Broadway World- FROM BEST OF THE FEST Comes to Victory Theatre Center 

South Pasadenan- L.A. Women’s Theatre Festival brings From Best of the Fest to Victory Theatre Center, Oct 11 

 

       From Best Of The Fest

Broadway World- FROM BEST OF THE FEST Comes to Victory Theatre Center 

South Pasadenan- L.A. Women’s Theatre Festival brings From Best of the Fest to Victory Theatre Center, Oct 11 

Wine Down Sunday: 

Broadway World- Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival Plans Wine Down Sunday 

LAWTF’s 32nd Annual Festival “Stronger Together” 

The Nerds of Color- Celebrating the 2025 Awardees for the 32nd Annual Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival

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🎭 Amplifying Women’s Voices in Theatre Since 1993
✨ Empowerment • Legacy • Community
🎟️ FROM BEST OF THE FEST, Oct. 11, 2025
📍 LA-Based

Thank you @cnmsocal for inviting us into today’s Thank you @cnmsocal for inviting us into today’s Unstoppable seminar! ✨We were deeply moved by the stories, strength, and spirit shared by our fellow changemakers across Southern California.

At LAWTF, we believe every woman’s voice, story, and performance is a force for change — and together, we are truly Unstoppable. 💜

We can’t wait to see the powerful momentum the 2025 Social Impact Sector Summit will bring to our creative and nonprofit communities alike.

#CNMSocal #LAWTF #Unstoppable #WomenInTheArts #SocialImpactSummit #Changemakers #Storytellers #CommunityPower #womenintheatre
⏰✨ Only 3 days away! ✨⏰ Experience the ma ⏰✨ Only 3 days away! ✨⏰

Experience the magic of live performance—together. 💜

The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival invites the Burbank community and beyond to join us at the beautiful Victory Theatre Center for "From Best of the Fest", an unforgettable evening of storytelling, movement, music, and connection. 

Witness extraordinary performances by Clarinda Ross, Sona Lewis, Liza Dealey-Thomason, and Vanessa Adams-Harris — artists whose work carries history, culture, and courage straight to your heart. 🌿

📍 Victory Theatre Center, Burbank
🗓 Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 8PM
🎟 $25 General Admission | $10 Student Discount with valid student ID

✨ Don’t miss this one-night-only celebration of resilience, creativity, and community — live, in the moment, and together. ✨

#LAWTF #FromBestOfTheFest #LiveTheatre #BurbankArts #CityofBurbank #CommunityThroughArt #WomensVoices #SoloArtists
⭐ SPOTLIGHTING OUR LOVELY "FROM BEST OF THE FEST ⭐ SPOTLIGHTING OUR LOVELY "FROM BEST OF THE FEST" CO-HOSTS, MARGARET AVERY AND FLORENCE LARUE ⭐

MARGARET AVERY founded the acclaimed 1970s Los Angeles Zodiac Theatre. Her TV and film credits span over five decades. Awards include the Academy Award Nomination for the sultry role of Shug Avery in THE COLOR PURPLE, NAACP Award, THE SCOTT JOPLIN STORY, with Ben Vereen, The Drama Critic Circle Award, DOES A TIGER WEAR A NECKTIE. 

Ms. Avery is a political activist, educator, and psychologist. She enjoys applying her expertise and sharing life experiences to lift and inspire others.

FLORENCE LARUE is a founding member of the pop singing group, The 5th Dimension. 55 years later after its formation, Florence is the last original member of the group and still tours internationally with current members. The group sports 14 Golds, 6 Platinums and 6 Grammys, and has also been honored with a Walk of Fame Star in Hollywood. 

Ms. LaRue has TV, film and stage credits as well. Her autobiographical solo show, "Just as I am," has now toured nationally. She is also a humanitarian, lecturer, beauty pageant judge, playwright and published writer. 

We cannot wait for these talented ladies to co-host "From Best of The Fest." You won't want to miss their charismatic speeches as they introduce LAWTF and our performers. 

🎟️ General Admission Tickets are $25 
Student Tickets $10 with current student ID
Navigate to lawtf.org or use the linktree in our bio to buy tickets today!

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🎭✨ One Night Only! ✨🎭 Experience the po 🎭✨ One Night Only! ✨🎭

Experience the power of live performance—up close and unforgettable.
Join the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival for From Best of the Fest — an encore evening of standout performances from our most beloved artists! 💜

⭐️ Featuring the captivating work of Clarinda Ross, Sona Lewis, Liza Dealey-Thomason, and Vanessa Adams-Harris — plus our special co-hosts Florence LaRue (The 5th Dimension) and Margaret Avery (The Color Purple).

Immerse yourself in an extraordinary night of storytelling, dance, music, and connection — celebrating courage, heritage, and joy.

📍 The Victory Theatre Center, Burbank
📅 This Saturday, October 11 | 8 PM
🎟 Tickets: $25 | $10 for students (with ID)
👉 Tap the link in bio to grab your seats — before they’re gone!

There’s nothing like live theatre. Don’t just hear about it — feel it. 💫

#LAWTF #FromBestOfTheFest #LiveTheatre #WomenInTheArts #BurbankEvents #SupportTheArts #TheatreMagic
🎭 COUNTDOWN: 4 DAYS TO GO! 🎭 We’re just fo 🎭 COUNTDOWN: 4 DAYS TO GO! 🎭
We’re just four days away from “From Best of the Fest” — an unforgettable night celebrating standout solo performances from past LAWTF festivals! ✨

Join us THIS SATURDAY, October 11th, at Victory Theatre Center in Burbank for an evening of artistry, empowerment, and inspiration.

You won’t want to miss it — GET TICKETS NOW and get ready for an incredible showcase! 🙌

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✨ #Throwback ✨ We’re smiling just as bright ✨ #Throwback ✨
We’re smiling just as bright as the incredible Clarinda Ross, one of the unforgettable performers featured in our upcoming “From Best of the Fest” showcase! 🎭

Join us THIS SATURDAY, October 11th, at Victory Theatre Center in Burbank as we celebrate the artistry, power, and passion of some of LAWTF’s most captivating solo performers.

🎟 TICKETS ON SALE NOW — this is one encore you won’t want to miss!

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🎃 Welcome to the first #MotivationalMonday of S 🎃 Welcome to the first #MotivationalMonday of Spooky Season! Today’s spotlight shines on AJ Mendez Brooks — producer, actress, bestselling author, and mental health advocate. She’s also a history-making wrestler, known worldwide as AJ Lee.
AJ’s early life was marked by homelessness and undiagnosed mental illness within her family. She lived everywhere from a grandmother’s farm in Puerto Rico to motel laundry rooms in New Jersey — even the back of the family car. 
Throughout, she escaped into comic books, video games, and writing, filling notebooks with stories and sketches. In her memoir #CrazyIsMySuperpower, AJ shares her acceptance into NYU’s Tisch School for film and TV before financial struggles forced her to drop out. But she never lost her passion for storytelling.
Her other love was professional wrestling. Inspired by the theatrical storylines and larger-than-life characters on screen, she trained in New Jersey while working multiple jobs to support her family. Her aim? WWE.
Not only did AJ make it, she shattered ceilings. In an era when women were often treated as mere “eye candy,” her authenticity made her one of the company’s biggest draws, as she refused to conform and frequently topped sales and ratings. 
After retiring in 2015, AJ wrote her bestseller, co-founded Scrappy Heart Productions with actress Aimee Garcia, and co-wrote Blade of the 47 Ronin for Netflix. She’s written comics for DC, Dungeons & Dragons, and GLOW, while also producing and commentating for WOW: Women of Wrestling.
In September 2025, she returned to WWE after a nearly 4,000-day absence. Within 24 hours, her comeback hit 130M+ social media views, sold 5,000 shirts in the first hour, and boosted SmackDown ratings by 38% – sparked by mere RUMORS of her appearance. 
Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in her teens, AJ continues to be a fearless advocate for mental health, especially within the Latinx community, where stigma runs deep. Fans often hold up signs reading “AJ Saved My Life” – a testament to her impact.
AJ embodies #MotivationalMonday: turning adversity into strength and creativity, using her voice to uplift others in the ring, on the page, and beyond.
✨Experience the magic of live performance—toge ✨Experience the magic of live performance—together. ✨
This Saturday, The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival proudly presents From Best of the Fest — an encore evening of powerful storytelling, movement, music, and connection. 
You won’t want to miss Clarinda Ross, Sona Lewis, Liza Dealey-Thomason, and Vanessa Adams-Harris as they take the stage with unforgettable performances that carry history, culture, courage, and creativity straight to your heart.
This special one night only performance is more than a show—it’s a shared experience of artistry and community.

📍 Victory Theatre Center, Burbank
🗓 Saturday, October 11, 2025 | 8PM
🎟 $25 general admission. $10 Student tix with current student ID
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate stories that remind us of our resilience, our joy, and our power—LIVE and in person. Live theatre. There’s nothing quite like it. Join us in Burbank on Saturday 💜

#LAWTF #FromBestOfTheFest #LiveTheatre #CommunityThroughArt
⚡️"FROM BEST OF FEST" PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT FOR ⚡️"FROM BEST OF FEST" PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT FOR VANESSA ADAMS-HARRIS ⚡️

Vanessa Adams-Harris delves into the life of the well-known historical figure in her solo show, "Rosa Parks." Vanessa leads the audience to look differently on the story they think they know so well. 🤔

Vanessa's African American and Indigenous heritage mirrors Parks' own ancestry, adding a level of personal connection that will ring true to audience members. 💜

You will not want to miss Vanessa Adams-Harris' historical retelling at 8pm on October 11 at the Victory Theatre Center in Burbank! 

🎟️ Tickets are $25
Scan the QR code, navigate to lawtf.org, or click on the linktree in our bio. 

This is your chance to see a master of storytelling in action! Secure your tickets now!

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💫"FROM THE BEST OF FEST" PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT FO 💫"FROM THE BEST OF FEST" PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT FOR LIZA DEALEY-THOMASON 💫

Liza Dealey-Thomason is a multi-talented artist with a background in acting, singing, songwriting, dancing, and stand-up comedy. In 2024- 2025, she had been touring her one-woman musical comedy, 'Supernova', across the United States and Europe, including a performance at LAWTF's 2025 Festival. 🤩

If you love tapping your foot to groovy songs, laughing out loud, and feeling deeply moved all in the same sitting, "Supernova" is the show for you! 

Come see Liza's captivating performance on October 11th at 8pm at the Victory Theatre Center in Burbank!

🎟️ Tickets are available with the QR code, on lawtf.org, or in the linktree in our bio! Get 'em while they're hot. 

You will not want to miss this special show!

#SoloShow #Theatre #FromBestofTheFest #Supernova #LosAngelesWomensTheatreFestival #SoloPerformance #PerformingArts #TheatreArtists #MusicalComedy
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