LAFPI

Mar. 22 at 7:00:

Vickilyn Reynolds in Hattie McDaniel…. What I Want You to Know! This excerpt of the musical play gives a glimpse of the first African American to receive an Oscar® in Hollywood.

Mar. 23 at 3:00

Pam Levin in Modern Motherhood: This S**t Just Got Real. This comedic personal story gives an honest perspective of the hardest job in the world, PARENTING!

Vicki Summers in Bella, An Immigrant’s Tale. Paying homage to her Jewish immigrant grandmother from Russia, Vicki follows one woman’s journey to America.

Heather Keller in Chemo Barbie. A breast cancer diagnosis forces one woman to confront such issues as mortality, body image, relationships, fertility and mental health.

Sandy Brown in Oh, Yes She Did! History comes alive as Sandy Brown performs excerpts as legendary Black women Harriet Tubman and Shirley Chisholm, who changed the course of social justice in America forever.

Mar. 23 at 8:00:

Laura Biagi in The Breath of Self-Love. This piece explores longing and belonging of an immigrant living in Chicago.

Monique Debose in Mulatto Math. A biracial little girl’s journey to womanhood explores her uprooted confidence and vulnerability in a story centered around family, race and identity.

Lanessa Long in Nobody’s Really Helped Me. Filled with spicy, fluid piano riffs and slick character-filled vocals, this comedic excerpt shines light on identity, amidst angst.

Sarah Rose Reynolds in Squirrel!!! This piece follows a quirky, nutty girl as she fearlessly confromts her battles with ADHD while facing the unbearable challenges of adulthood, LGBTQ issues and suicidal ideations.

Sun. Mar. 24 at 3:00:

Debrianna Mansini in The Meatball Chronicles. As the dough is kneaded and the sauce thickened in Italian recipes, so too is the complexity of childhood, family and relationships in this culinary journey.

Candace Nicholas-Lippman in A Rose Called Candace. This unvarnished story of family, faith, fear and freedom is a testament to one woman finding truth and transformation along the way.

Julia Vally in Mal Coupé. A young girl grows up with a dream of becoming a prima ballerina but is unable to reach the standard of perfection that the classical aesthetic demands, causing her to spiral downward.

Sun. Mar. 24 at 7:00:

Ada Cheng in Loving Across Borders. An intense personal journey, this piece weaves tales of breaking rules and broken hearts across gender-based boundaries.

Kamakshi Hart in Wild at Hart. This is a brave story of transformation and triumph from the ravages of trauma, depression and abusive relationships.