STARTING TODAY.... We are going to start posting FREE arts events throughout LA that all of you art lovers can check out for NO price at all! 

What could be better?!?

Be sure to keep checking our blog, facebook, and twitter for all of the information and to LIKE our facebook page to stay update!

Also, feel free to comment on here with any other events that you want to share with everyone. The more the merrier!

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DOUG E FRESH

SLICK RICK THE RULER

THURSDAY JULY 11TH

FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT

DOORS OPEN 5:30PM

Event information: 

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If you check it out, post on here letting us know what you think! Enjoy!!! 

Join LAWTF at PRIDE! with the City of West Hollywood!

On Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 2pm As part of LAWTF's Pride Month programming with the City of West Hollywood,, LAWTF will host the program PRIDE! at the Kings Road Park located at 1000 Kings Road, West Hollywood, CA 90069. 

   

Nestled by the backdrop of trees, plants, and a fountain waterfall, LAWTF will present performers inside the multipurpose room at Kings Road Park. Performers will give creative voice to the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer) community. 

June is also the month of the Annual "Juneteenth" Celebration, an African American tribute that honors June 19, 1865, the date the last slaves in the Union were informed of the Emancipation Proclamation. This took place in Texas, the last state that informed slaves of their freedom two and a half years later. In honor of Juneteenth, LAWTF will also include performers who speak to human rights, civil rights, and voting rights.

Performer Vanessa Harris-Adams (A Simple Act of Courage), actor/vocalist Mzuri Moyo (The Fannie Lou Hamer Story), R. Sky Palkowitz (Calling America: Don't Hang Up!!), and poet Yazmin Watkins (Love Without Limits: The Bi-Laws of Love).

Confirmed performers include performer Vanessa Harris-Adams (A Simple Act of Courage, Rosa Parks), actor/ vocalist Mzuri Moyo (The Fannie Lou Hamer Story), performance artist R. Sky Palkowitz (Calling America: Don't Hang Up!!), and poet Yazmin Watkins (Love Without Limits: The Bi-Laws of Love). Stay tuned for more on this program as we get closer. 

These LAWTF Pride Month programs are FREE to the public, and donations are welcome.

Many thanks to the City of West Hollywood for a third time grant making this program possible this year for its residents and the public-at-large! To RSVP, please call (818) 760-0408.

The curtain has fallen on another year of LAWTF performances and we want to start by saying a big thank you to all the artists, hosts, volunteers, and staff that came together to make the 20^th Anniversary Festival such a rousing success!

We also would be remiss if we didn’t give a “standing ovation” to our most gracious hosts, the wonderful staff at the Renberg Theatre, who opened their doors and lent us their beautiful stage for the weekend.

Beginning with the opening night Gala and continuing throughout the weekend audience members were treated to a diverse set of performances that ran the artistic gammit. These talented women and a few absolutely outstanding men inspired us with their honesty, courage, and insight.

Take a moment to look through our photo album and get a feel for what a truly magical experience this year’s festival was.

We can’t wait to see you again next year!

LAWTF Needs You!

The 20^th Anniversary Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival is almost here and we’d love for you to be a part of it.

Here are just a few of the ways that you can get involved and help make our Emerald year our best year yet!

DONATE – We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without the generosity of people like you whether giving to our 2013 Kickstarter Campaign (help get us to our $10K goal!) or donating an in-kind item or service, every little bit helps and we are beyond appreciative.

VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME – We’re looking for ushers, makeup artists, hairstylists, lighting techs, ticket takers, videographers, photographers, office help…basically you name it we need it. Email yurie.lawtf@gmail.com to find out how you can help.

JOIN THE BOARD - We are expanding our board! We are looking for professionals who have preferably served on a board previously and have expertise in an area such as strategic planning, organizational development, entertainment law, fundraising, event planning, Marketing/PR, grantwriting. If this sounds like you please submit a letter of interest to lawtfspotlight@yahoo.com and we’ll be in touch soon. 

APPLY TO PERFORM – Are you a dancer, singer, actor, playwright, performance artist, or poet? Then we would love to hear from you! Beginning in April we will be taking application for our 2014 Festival so keep an eye out on the website and get your submission ready!

A Perfect 20!

It’s that time of year again!

Preparations and planning are in full swing for the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival’s Emerald 20^th Anniversary.

In just a few short weeks some of the most amazing actors, dancers, vocalists, storytellers, poets, and performance artists will take to the stage at the Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner’s Renberg Theatre in Hollywood for what can only be described as an unforgettable series of performances.

Expect to see new faces along with some old favorites.  With themes such as “Speaking of Men”,  “Keeping it Real!” and “Not for Children Only” there promises to be a little something for everyone.  

Now, on one hand we don’t want to give the whole thing away, but on the other a sneak peak never hurt anyone, right??!!!

So here is just a little taste of what you can expect when you join us at the theatre March 21 – 24, 2013.

Follow us on Facebook and get a behind the scenes look at the artists who will be performing at this year’s festival.

Visit www.lawtf.org to purchase tickets or learn more about the Los Angeles Women’s Theater Festival.

Do get your tickets now while they last!

Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival Surpassed Kickstarter Goal

"Lose not courage, lose not faith, go forward."

Marcus Garvey, social activist

The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival, with the support of over 120 Kickstarter backers, successfully completed the first of our online fundraising campaigns. The Festival received a total of $11,786 (not including those who mailed in checked or donated via Pal Pal.) These loyal backers gave throughout our 30-day “all or nothing” campaign. 

Due to government grant budget cuts from city, county and state funders, we received a loss of over $20,000 from our previous government grants. We sought an easy and effective way of raising the funds. Our LACAC Administrative Intern, Carter Goffigon suggested that we use Kickstarter as a platform to raise the money we needed to continue providing the same amount of quality performances, as well as workshops and panels, for our milestone 20th Anniversary Festival that will take place March 21-24, 2012.

Even though there were times when we thought we might not make our goal, our many dedicated supporters came through in the end. They gave from their hearts, allowing us to surpass our goal. 

Many thanks to those who gave to us in our time of need. We are truly blessed to have so many people that believe in our mission and who know that the Festival has played an important part in the Los Angeles arts community over the last 19 years.

For those who wanted to participate but could not for any reason, it is not too late. We still welcome and need you to give to the Festival, either by mailing in a check, or through PayPal. Please visit our website (www.lawtf.com) for more information on how to donate, as well as other ways to contribute to the Festival. We may also be starting up our second online fundraiser at a later date or host another type of fundraiser, so you will have more opportunities to give in the future.

Thank you for continuing to support the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival!

Gustavo Garcia

Marketing/PR Assistant

Celebrating Independence: The Strong Voices of LAWTF

During the month of July, our country celebrated our Independence Day. While many of us spent our time celebrating with family and friends, we can also take some time this month to reflect on the freedom that we enjoy on a daily basis. One freedom that the Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival (LAWTF) cherishes and celebrates throughout the year is freedom of artistic expression through the many voices of our performers, as well as through our workshops and outreach events. Our Festival provides a space for women to share their individual artistry and experiences, and to express their cultural viewpoints of womanhood.

Below are some of LAWTF’s performers who speak to independence and freedom of expression:

Saria Idana

Saria Idana, originally from New York, is a theatre, literary, and music artist. committed to freedom of expression as a vehicle for social activism. Saria's work focuses on personal and global struggle in conjunction with social justice and human resiliency.

Her piece, "Homeless in Homeland," deals with her experiences as a Jewish-American woman exploring her identity as she travels to the Middle East amidst the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. "Saria speaks in her own voice and in the voices of fifteen other characters, American, Palestinian and Israeli." (sariaidana.com) Part of her show includes a 30-minute talk back to the audience in which she discusses the intersections of art and activism in relation to the topics found within her solo show.

Mzuri Moyo

Mzuri Moyo hails from Paterson, New Jersey and is best known for her powerful vocals. Mzuri has performed all over the United States and abroad. She lived briefly in Paris and Italy where she trained as a singer. She trained as an actress at HB Studio in New York City. 

"Miriam Makeba: Mama Africa" debuted at the 19th Anniversary Festival and was written specifically for the Festival to bring focus on rape of women and children in the Congo. She portrays Miriam Makeba, the late South African singer and activist, who not only was the first African to popularize African music in the US and around the world, but also took a strong stance against South African apartheid. 

These two artists are just two of well over 400 solo artists from around the globe that have been presented by the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival who take on the challenge of presenting works that speak to personal expression through their disciplines of performance art.  There is an empowerment that lies within artistic freedom, one that transports and inspires audiences through “edutainment.”

To experience more LAWTF performers, we invite you to visit some of our performers on our YouTube channel. You may also visit us on our website at www.lawtf.com. Make sure you to sign up for our monthly newsletter  to receive information about the Festival and our events and Like Us on Facebook.

Gustavo Garcia

Marketing/PR Assistant