LA FPI Eblast September 1, 2012 p. 1
LABOR DAY WEEK-END ALREADY?
Hope all you LA FPI Instigators had a wonderful summer and are ready to get back in to the LA theatre scene! Keep reading to see what’s coming up – and see you at the theatre!
PLEASE WELCOME OUR NEW EVENTS EDITOR - NINA WOMACK!
Nina is both a new LA FPI Instigator and a wonderful part of the ensemble cast of “Sister Cities,” by Colette Freedman recently staged by the Towne Street Theatre Company. Nina responded to our call for volunteers in the first EBlast she received! Yeah Nina!!!
Greetings, fellow LA FPI Members! My name is Nina Womack and I'm thrilled to come aboard this organization as the new Events Editor! I am an actress-producer-writer-director-event planner with a degree in Theater. I began acting and print modeling when I was a child so technically I have over 35 years of experience! (smile) Since I have a strong theatrical background, it's natural and a passion of mine to entertain the audience through various forms of media including events.
I plan to bring my event planning expertise to this organization so we can continue to bond and strengthen as a women's group. I also look forward to informing everyone of the latest happenings within the organization so we are all on the same page and can support these events together.
Peace and blessings,
Nina Womack
RECENT LA FPI EVENT:
On August 25th, brand new LA FPI Instigator Debra Ehrhard’s one-woman play, “Jamaica Farewell” was an LA FPI Meet. For those of us lucky enough to attend, Debra made us feel like first-hand observers of her relentless pursuit of passage to America and the harrowing journey she finally made. That night’s audience gave the show a well-deserved standing ovation. And whole back of the program was dedicated to the LA FPI badge! Thanks Debra! All you who missed the show – you get another chance on October 6th!
UPCOMING LA FPI EVENTS:
September 9th – LA FPI Meet: Find real drama outdoors on Sunday, Sept 9th! Join other LA FPI Instigators at the Theatricum Botanicum at 2 pm for a conversation with playwright Deborah Brevoort, then stay for the critically acclaimed production of her extraordinary tale of the unimaginable, "The Women of Lockerbie."
A limited number of tickets for this special conversation and performance are Pay What You Can - for LA FPI ONLY! Call the Theatricum Box Office at 310/455-3723 to reserve your ticket, and remember to mention LA FPI.
See you there (and feel free to bring a bite to eat to picnic before the performance - you couldn't ask for a more perfect setting for an afternoon at theatre!) Also, check out the event on Facebook!
September 25th – LA FPI Tactical Read*: Mark your calendars for the next Tactical Read: “Handcrafted Healing” by Nancy Beverly, directed by Sabrina Lloyd. It's Wednesday, September 25th, 8pm at Rogue Machine Theatre .
*Tactical Reads is a new project that actively pairs female directors and playwrights, with an eye on future production. Directed by Sabina Ptasznik, plays are chosen from open submissions by an artistic committee of directors looking for material they like, and playwrights they want to collaborate with.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR LA FPI INSTIGATORS!:
Tell Your First Time Seeing Theatre Story & Get Free Publicity! TELL 24th Street Theatre ABOUT YOUR VERY FIRST TIME...seeing live theatre! LA FPI Instigator Cindy Marie Jenkins says, “I know you guys are busy, but I can pimp you out through 24th Street Theatre (a whole new group) if you respond to our blog with your first time, you can leave your website under your name, or post your story on 24th Street Theatre’s Facebook page. or upload a video response on the 24th Street Theatre’s YouTube channel and we'll post it on the blog/Facebook page with links to your site.”
See Executive Director Jay and Artistic Director Debbie’s video on the Theatre’s YouTube channel sharing their first time experiencing live theatre. They’ll be sharing Jack Black’s first time seeing theatre soon.
You can always contact Cindy Marie with questions.
“Taking the Helm” Workshop:
The LA Women's Theatre Project, will conduct a workshop to discuss their FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM created to empower more women to Produce their own projects (Stage or Film). Saturday, October 6, 2012, 3:00 – 5:00, Stella Adler Theatre. Preregistration is required. REGISTER NOW on the LAWTP Website.
WOMEN’S WORK ON STAGE IN LA:
“She Wrights – One-Act Plays by LA Women Playwrights” running September 7th – 23rd at the Secret Rose Theatre in North Hollywood. This production includes five one-act plays by five women writers.
· Popcorn with a side of... Written by Deanna Alisa Ableser: A husband and wife “hit team” are preparing for their 100th hit when things quickly start going awry.
Deanna Alisa Ableser is a theatre teacher in Wiseburn School District whose plays are published by Brooklyn Publishers and youthplays.com.
· FINAL ARRANGEMENTS Written by Ethel Bluefield Golub: A comedy about a woman planning her own funeral.
In order to meet people, Ethel Bluefield Golub enrolled in a beginners writing class at Beverly Hills High – now she writes and performs monologues around the LA area.
· Turning Tables Written by Anna Nicholas: A trendy café; two couples with an unexpected connection, and a young man, their waiter—or possibly a doctor.
Anna Nicholas is a published journalist, essayist and novelist whose produced stage plays include LU/LOU, INCUNABULA (a radio play produced by LATheatreworks).
· CONDOLENCES Written by Dana Schwartz: Five women who have been together through the best and worst of times, wondering where their next adventure lies.
Dana Schwartz has been working as an actress, director and writer in Los Angeles for exactly twenty years.
· COFFEE WITH ZELDA Written by Tami Tirgrath: A dark but perky comedy about American Values – coffee, infidelity, and murder.
Tami Tirgrath is an award winning playwright and director who has worked at the Denver Center for the Performing, Arts, HBO, MGM and Universal Studios and is the Founding Director of the International Performing Arts Festival for Youth (IPAFFY).
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY:
Volunteer Coordinator, Broad Humor Film Festival, Venice
The 7th Annual Broad Humor Film Festival celebrating funny female filmmakers needs a Volunteer Coordinator. The VC would both recruit volunteers for the festival and assign tasks during the event, which will take place Sept. 27th – 30rd at the Electric Lodge Performing Arts Center in Venice. This is an unpaid position. To learn more, contact - www.broadhumor.com
SUBMISSION OPPORTUNITIES:
Blue Ink Playwriting Award
American Blues Theater (ABT) seeks submissions for the annual Blue Ink Playrwrighting Award. The winner will be awarded a cash prize of $500 and receive a staged-reading of his/her manuscript by American Blues Theater. For more info, see the attached pdf flyer. For more info contact
From Emerging Playwright.com:
New Jersey Repertory Seeks Plays: The NJ Rep's mission is to develop and produce new plays for the American stage. NJ Rep has two intimate theatres. NJ Rep receives approximately 1000 scripts annually and 20-25 plays are selected for staged readings a season and 6-7 plays are selected for full productions. NJ Rep accepts unsolicited scripts year-round. Please limit your submission to one script per year, unless additional material is requested.
"Variations Theatre Group, Inc (VTG), a vibrant theatrical company, is proud to announce its 3rdannualHarvest Theatre Festivalto be held at their own theater in New York City.
Theatre du Mississippi of Winona, MN is now accepting submissions for its 2ndAnnual Original Shorts Playwriting Competition. The purpose of the event is to encourage and foster newworks for the theater as well as to support the development of local artists.
ONGOING LA FPI REMINDERS:
Let Everyone Know About Your Upcoming Productions
If you've got a show in town, we'll feature it on Women at Work Onstage. Click here to send the info: Women at Work Submissions:
Please add LA FPI mentions to your bio
In your productions’ programs, don’t forget to add: "(Your name here) supports the Los Angeles Playwrights Initiative." Or "(Your name here) is an Instigator with the Los Angeles Playwrights Initiative." Plus, if possible, have the cool LA FPI badge printed near your statement. Select the one you like best here. LAFPI Badge. It's a free, personalized way to help get our message across.
Forward Notices for Future E-blasts
If you've got news, info about submission opportunities and/or other things to share with your fellow LA FPI Instigators, please forward them to me. Thanks!
As Always, Support Fellow LA FPI Productions!
The Los Angeles Female Playwrights Initiative is an LA-based movement working toward fair representation of women playwrights on stage. We encourage the involvement of theatermakers and theatergoers who support our goals. We also aim to connect female playwrights living in Los Angeles to other women theater artists, organizations, and the theater community in LA and beyond.
The best way to accomplish our goal of seeing more plays by women staged in LA is to have the ones that are do really well! Therefore, the most important thing we can do is attend plays written by women and help get others to do the same!
And Finally
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