Call for Volunteers!

Greetings, friends!

As we say goodbye to a fabulous 2015, we welcome an even greater year to come in 2016. Including, planning our LA Women's Theatre Festival which will happen March 24th through the 27th at The Electric Lodge in Venice. As we prepare for what is to come, one thing is for certain: We need YOU to help ensure everything goes smoothly and thus begins our search and call for volunteers.

Each year, our festival truly could not happen if not for all the hard work put in by our dedicated volunteers. Whether you can assist as an Usher, have experience in technical theatre and can be on our crew, work front of house or can help drive our artists, no job is too small and we'd love to have you.

Here is just a glimpse at what we need assistance with this year:


Videographer
Makeup Artist (for Gala night on the 24th)
Hair Stylist (for Gala night on the 24th)
Tech Crew

Ushers

Box Office

House Manager

Concessions 

Raffle Sales

Clean & Set Up

Clean & Break Down

Floater 

Driver 

Please email us at lawtfspotlight@yahoo.com to learn more!

Announcing our January Wine Down Wednesday!

Greetings, friends! Last week was our monthly Wine Down Wednesday at The Eclectic Cafe right in our home town of North Hollywood and, what can we say? It was a huge SUCCESS as we were greeted with such warmth from The Eclectic owner, Laura, and her amazing team.

 

We had two engaging performers and a group of Festival supporters who thoroughly enjoyed the evening!

Since we're in full swing with the holidays, our Wine Down Wednesday was merry and bright as we had beautiful Christmas songs from our very own Melanie Carroll-Dolci (plus her ukulele!) and an extremely poignant, tender solo excerpted performance from actor, Clarinda Ross', play, "From my Grandmother's Grandmother Unto Me."

We're so thankful that these talented women took time out of their busy lives to share their gifts of word and song with us!

Now, make sure to keep your calendar free on Wednesday, January 20th, when we will have an encore evening at the always awesome, Oyster House, in Studio City. The Oyster House has been an LA favorite over 40 years and have been the recipients of numerous awards and mentions ("One of San Fernando Valley's Best Bars", thrillst.com) and, if its anything like our November soiree there, you're in for a real treat when we return.

Go ahead and drop us an email at lawtfspotlight@yahoo.com to RSVP for The Oyster House on January 20th. We will see you then!

Raffle Gifts Galore for Wine Down Wednesday Tomorrow!

Greetings, friends! As if we already weren't excited enough for our Wine Down Wednesday event happening TOMORROW at The Eclectic cafe in North Hollywood, we have been graced with an abundance of wonderful prizes this holiday month for our raffle! Take a look....

Whats in these bags? You will have to find out ;) (An elf told me it may be a coffee mug or candy...just sayin')

And, just added! Beautiful wines courtesy of San Antonio Winery in Downtown LA.

Check out that tin filled with popcorn!

And, in these envelopes? We've got VIP passes to the festival, sessions with our founder, Adilah Barnes and MORE.

Are you one of our winners? Purchase some raffle tickets tomorrow night, and you may be!

So, come un-wind with us THIS Wednesday, December 16th, at The Eclectic Cafe, right around the corner from us at 5156 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601. Make sure to RSVP by emailing us at: lawtfspotlight@yahoo.com

Get Ready to go 'Eclectic' for Wine Down Wednesday This Week!

Seasons Greetings, friends! If the hustle 'n bustle is stressing you out even a slight bit, we invite you to come un-wind with us THIS Wednesday, December 16th, at The Eclectic Cafe, right around the corner from us at 5156 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601!

Under new ownership of award winning restaurateurs, Don and Laura Adams, The Eclectic Cafe is located in the heart of the NoHO Arts District. Featuring the finest fresh fish preparations, pasta, burgers & sandwiches, seasonal salads, and meat dishes. From the pizza to the risottos all ingredients for the Eclectic menu are carefully selected for freshness and quality by Executive Chef Margarito Gutierrez.

And, of course, they have some of the finest wines and cocktails around. Ideal for a Wine Down Wednesday to take a breather from the hustle and bustle of the holidays.

Beautiful NoHo Arts District

We will be celebrating the joys of the season, with live entertainment from some of our artists, special Holiday raffles and complimentary appetizers.

RSVP by emailing lawtfspotlight@yahoo.com, and we will see you at The Eclectic cafe December 16th!

(*Bar and dinner at own cost.)

PLEASE REMEMBER LAWTF DURING YOUR UPCOMING HOLIDAY SHOPPING!

Did you know that you can support the Festival while you shop at your local Ralph's or Food4Less?

The Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival is part of the Ralph's and Food4Less Community Contribution Program which was designed to "make your fundraising the easiest in town," enabling Ralphs and Food4Less customers to save and to help their non-profit organizations at the same time.

Please visit the Ralph's Community Contribution site to get more information and to register your Rewards Card.

To participate, simply register your Ralph's Rewards Card to LAWTF using the LAWTF Nonprofit Number: 90673 following the instructions below:

1. Log On to Ralphs.com

2. Click On 'CREATE AN ACCOUNT'

3. Follow The Step-by-step Instructions for Creating a Personalized, Private Ralphs Rewards Account

4. Link Your Ralphs Rewards Card to Your New Ralphs Account

5. Once Your Card is Linked, Scroll Down to 'ENROLL' and Type the LAWTF NPO: 90673 Into the Input Box

Please remember, purchases cannot help support LAWTF until after your Ralphs Rewards Card is registered to both your account and to LAWTF.

Grocery shopping is something we all do, and this way of contributing requires no monetary giving on your part.

So please make sure to use these cards while shopping to receive your savings and help out LAWTF at the same time all year round!

Thank you for your continued support of 

The Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival

                                                                    Happy Holidays!

 

The Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival's Two for One Membership Holiday Special

                                                Would you like to become a Member of

The Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival for 2016?

This holiday season, LAWTF is hosting our Two for One Membership Special. For a limited time only, you and a friend or relative can become members of the Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival for a very special price, enabling you to attend exclusive 'Members Only' LAWTF events, and much more!

REGISTER NOW!

And Get Two LAWTF Memberships For The Price Of One! 

LAWTF Membership Levels As Shown Below...

  

Corporate Sponsorship

Levels available upon request. 

Producers' Circle ($1,000) 

(2) VIP tickets to Champagne GALA

(2) Festival Passes to all events

Full page Business Ad in Program

Admission to additional Annual Events

Acknowledgement in LAWTF newsletter

Listing in Festival program

Attendance at VIP Membership Mixers

Directors' Circle ($500) 

(4) VIP tickets to GALA

(2) Festival Passes to all events

Acknowledgement in LAWTF newsletter

Listing in Festival Program

Attendance at VIP Membership Mixers

  

Playwright's Circle ($250) 

(2) Festival Passes to Annual Festival

Acknowledgement in LAWTF newsletter

Listing in Festival Program

Attendance at VIP Membership Mixers

Cast & Crew ($100)

 (4) tickets to Festival performances

Acknowledgement in LAWTF newsletter

Listing in Festival Program

Attendance at VIP Membership Mixers

  

Circle of Contributors ($50) 

Acknowledgement in LAWTF newsletter

Listing in Festival Program

Attendance at VIP Membership Mixers

  

Readers' Circle ($25) 

Acknowledgement in LAWTF newsletter

Attendance at VIP Membership Mixers

Become a Member Today!

THANK YOU! 

Happy Holidays from LAWTF

Happy Holidays From

The Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival

Dear Festival Supporter,

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival and Honorary Chairpersons Danny Glover and Hattie Winston, we wish you and yours a very happy Holiday Season. At this time of giving and receiving, we particularly want to express our gratitude for your contributions to LAWTF.

2015 certainly has been a banner year for LAWTF having:

• Successfully celebrated our 22nd Anniversary in March
• Offered extraordinary performers for our 22nd Annual Festival at the Electric Lodge by presenting diverse programming to appreciative audiences
• Honored another 5 extraordinary women with our Annual Theatre Awards
• Offered our 3rd Annual all-day workshops and panels for our educational EMPOWERMENT DAY
• Hosted our Wine-Down Wednesdays Mixers in partnership with restaurants
• Presented our 5th annual, sold out Ivy Substation program at The Actors' Gang

It is hard to believe that what began in 1993 as a passionate group of women solo artists with the mission of collectively supporting each other creatively has now also:

• Produced over 500 diverse solo artists of excellence from around the globe including those from France, England, Russia, India, Brazil, and Canada
• Expanded our outreach programming with free performances throughout LA
• Touched the lives of over 3000 youth in schools
• Crossed mediums on public access TV to reach television audiences globally
• Offered educational outreach programming to seniors, at-risk youth, ex-offender women and low-income artists

At this time of giving, we humbly ask that you remember LAWTF. Would you please take a moment to write a tax-deductible check or visit our website at www.lawtf.org to make a PayPal contribution of any amount while this letter is still in your hands?  

Donations will support our 23rd Annual Festival from March 24-27, 2016 again at the Electric Lodge, community outreach programs and educational workshops and panels. You will be acknowledged in our monthly newsletter, 23rd Commemorative Program, and as mentioned, your year-end donation by December 31st, 2015 is tax-deductible as allowed by the law.

Thank you in advance for your continued support of the Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival and we look forward to seeing you in March!

                                  

Best wishes for a very magical and miraculous 2016!

Sincerely,

Adilah Barnes, Co-Founder/President