LAWTF Receives Its 12th Summer Internship Grant From The LACAC!

    LAWTF Receives Its 12th Summer Internship Grant From The Los Angeles County Arts Commission

Past LACAC Summer Interns pose for a photo

The Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival is pleased to announce a Los Angeles County Arts Commission (LACAC) Summer Internship Grant for the 12th year in a row. This program is funded by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and was established in 2000. This summer's program is placing college students in 120 non-profit agencies with 132 available positions. 

LAWTF is now accepting applications for the Los Angeles County Arts Commission's Summer Internship Program. Applicants must be currently enrolled undergraduate students who reside or attend college in Los Angeles County. Interested students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and before the deadline of May 8th for this highly competitive paid position. The LACAC Summer Internship Program will begin as early as June 5th. Students will work 10 weeks for 40 hours per week.

For eligibility requirements and application guidelines, please visit www.lacountyarts.org or call (818) 760-0408 for more information on LAWTF's Marketing/Development Intern position.

Empowerment Day Interview with Facilitator: Lynne Conner

Lynne Conner 

"Branding Your Solo Show in the Marketplace" (Co-Facilitator)

Q: Why is it important to be a part of LAWTF’s EMPOWERMENT DAY?

A: It is important to support women in the movement for equality, community, build your network of relationships and share your knowledge to help others grow.

Q: Have you participated before, and if so, in what capacity?

A: Yes, I was Past Vice President of LAWTF, Board Member, Chair of the Marketing Committee, Facilitator and remain on the Advisory Board.

Q: What skills do you feel you bring for the role you will offer for LAWTF’s EMPOWERMENT DAY?

A: Passion, Power, Presentation – I bring many skills to the table in my passion for the organization and commitment to LAWTF as well as my relationships to the Entertainment Community at large.  Many of my marketing skills were garnered and fostered through LAWTF and it is a blessing to give back to them.

Q: Why do you feel it important that solo artists have such a forum for their work?

A: Because Solo Artists are on the stage alone, and have created original works – I believe Teamwork makes the Dreamwork and in to have their voice heard connects them to others and that is empowering.

 EMPOWERMENT DAY 2015 facilitators, panelists and participants.

Q: What areas will be covered in your workshop/panel?

A: Branding your Solo Show in the Marketplace.  Knowledge is power.  Social Networking Platforms. Teamwork.

I am hoping to have a “hands-on” workshop.  If participants bring their laptops, ipads, cell phones, etc.  We can go on-line and begin

• “BRANDING” your solo show
• Connecting on social platforms including FB, Instagram, Twitter, Google+, Periscope, and YouTube.
• Market Research – Who are you trying to reach
• Connecting
• Vision
• Making A Plan – Working Your Plan
• Tag lines
• Twitter & Tweets
• FB Posts
• Analyticals
• Press Release vs. Marketing

Q: Anything else you would like to add?

A: Thank you.

LAWTF Welcomes our 2016 Summer Interns!

LAWTF Welcomes our 2016 Summer Interns!

Name: Stephanie Garduno Atanacio 
Position: Summer Intern 

Age: 20 yrs old 

Birthday: November 4, 1995

School: California State University Northridge

Major: Double major in Chicano/a Studies and Communication Studies 

Origin: Lynwood, California 
Fun Fact: My bucket list includes visiting all 7 continents but my absolute dream trip includes parasailing in Greece!

"My interest stems from my desire to engage in community outreach programs designed to provide creative and education resources to minorities and people of all age groups to realize their full potential. My future goal is to be a communications director for an organization or company aimed to helping others, in whatever area of life that may be, and to continue my education by graduating Cal State Northridge and pursuing a Master’s Degree."

Name: Parisa Loftis
Position: Marketing/Development Intern
Age: 21
Birthday: February 24, 1995
School: Loyola Marymount University
Major: Theatre Arts major and Studio Arts minor
Origin: San Jose, California
Fun Fact: Parisa means fairy in Farsi.

"I was drawn to the fact that LAWTF combines both my passion for theatre and women empowerment. I also love the community and atmosphere of the organization, in fact, I am often greeted with hugs! I hope to continue my passion for the arts by pursuing a career (acting, designing, directing) in film and theatre. In doing so, I hope to change the way women are often portrayed and continue to empower women through my art as well as promoting social justice. "

Name: Makena Metz

Position: Summer Intern

Age: 21

Birthday: January 28, 1995

School: Columbia College Chicago

Major: Theatre Directing

Origin: Los Angeles, California

Fun Fact: Plays drums, piano, and guitar

"Working for a women's theatre festival inspired me to work with LAWTF! Assistant directing Titus Andronicus over the summer with the Theatricum Botanicum and preparing to direct my senior project next spring."

Name: Ariana Wright
Position: Summer Intern                     

Age: 24          

Birthday: February 29, 1992

School: California State University Long Beach

Major: Studio Arts

Origin:  Spring Field, Ohio

Fun Fact: A fun fact about me is that I sew and model my own costumes.

"What drew me to LAWTF was their mission. On the LAWTF web page I had read about their involvement with helping different actresses from across the Los Angeles and surrounding areas. I was immediately drawn in by how much great work the women behind LAWTF had done to get where they are today. Some future goals I have set for myself are to finish college then go after a Master’s Degree.  I also plan on getting a job in the gaming industry animating or doing character design for companies such as Riot or Arena Net."

LAWTF Receives Its 11th Summer Internship Grant From The LACAC!

LAWTF Receives Its 11th Summer Internship Grant From

The Los Angeles County Arts Commission

Past LACAC Summer Interns pose for a photo

 The Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival is pleased to announce a Los Angeles County Arts Commission (LACAC)

Summer Internship Grant for the 11th year in a row. This program is funded by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and was established in 2000. This summer's program is placing college students in 108 non-profit agencies with 134 available positions.  

LAWTF is now accepting applications for the Los Angeles County Arts Commission's Summer Internship Program. Applicants must be currently enrolled undergraduate students who reside or attend college in Los Angeles County. Interested students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and before the deadline of May 20th for this highly competitive paid position. The LACAC Summer Internship Program will begin as early as June 1st. Students will work 10 weeks for 40 hours per week.

For eligibility requirements and application guidelines, please visit www.lacountyarts.org or call (818) 760-0408 for more information on LAWTF's Marketing/Development Intern position.