by Desireé York Lower Depth Theatre Ensemble created their ongoing four-part Cycle of Violence Commission Series to examine the role violence plays in our world through stories addressing sex-trafficking, honor-killings, criminal justice reform and immigration. From a Journey Out article about the Series, Lower Depth Theatre was quoted as saying that “One of the greatest … Continue reading The FPI Files: Women Writers Address the Cycle of Violence →
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By Desireé York Feeling alone, either literally as a result of this quarantine, or in dealing with the unforeseen challenges of life during a pandemic? Towne Street Theatre, LA’s premiere African-American Theatre Company, will meet you wherever you are with their presentation of Corona and Other Maladies. Experience the virtual performances of six short plays … Continue reading The FPI Files: Towne Street Theatre Explores Life As We Know It… Now →
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by Desireé York Until I’m actually sitting in the audience and watching it with my own eyes, I don’t think I will truly believe that my play, THE PUPPETEER, is receiving a professional production this January! I can remember when it took its first steps as a short play in college six years ago. Since … Continue reading FILLING THE GAP →
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by Desireé York Sigrid Gilmer’s “Mama Metal” packs an emotional punch. A testimonial to a life turned upside down, Sigrid takes us on a raw, unapologetic journey full of vulnerable heartbreak, stabbing humor and cold metal fury. “Mama Metal,” presented by IAMA Theatre Company, runs May 23-June 23 at Atwater Village Theatre. LAFPI was fortunate … Continue reading The FPI Files: “Mama Metal” is Ready to Make Some Noise →
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by Desireé York Women writers aren’t afraid to ask the tough questions and neither is Wendy Graf in her play Exit Wounds, one of two recipients of the Moss & Kitty Carlisle Hart New Play Initiative Silver Medallion, playing through December 16 at GTC Burbank. So LAFPI decided to ask Wendy some questions of our own. … Continue reading The FPI Files: Wendy Graf’s “Exit Wounds” →
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Meet LAFPI’s Persons of Interest – voices at the forefront of the movement, and artists working behind the scenes: Tiffany Antone, Jennifer Bobiwash, Debbie Bolsky, Robin Byrd, Elena Campbell-Martínez, Eloise Coopersmith, Chris Farah, Kitty Felde, Sarah Garic, Sophie Goldstein, Leelee Jackson, Janice Kennedy, Ally Lardner, Kristen Lazarian, Hannah Marie Lloyd, Elana Luo, Rasika Mathur, Alison … Continue reading FPI Profiles →
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by Desireé York A production composed of bad-ass broads on and off the stage? We are there! LA FPI caught up with playwright Gina Femia and asked her about her play For The Love Of (or the roller derby play), receiving its West Coast Premiere of at Theatre of NOTE in Hollywood, directed by Rhonda Kohl … Continue reading The FPI Files: Femmes Working It Onstage and Off at Theatre of NOTE →
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by Desireé York In our current political climate, we need theatre more than ever. Theatre can reflect the challenges of our current reality or it can invite audiences to escape it. Let’s hear from artists who seem to find a way to do both, like playwright Adrienne Dawes and director Rosie Glen-Lambert, in Denim Doves … Continue reading The FPI Files: “Fiery Feminism” and Comedy Collaborate in DENIM DOVES →
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by Desireé York Currently, Amy Ludwig’s adaptation of The House on Mango Street is considered a politically charged play. Why should this coming of age story about Esperanza Cordero, a young Latina living in the city of Chicago, be the center of such controversy? Because until recently, Tuscon Unified School District in Arizona had banned the book of … Continue reading The FPI Files: Breaking the Silence–“The House on Mango Street” adapted by Amy Ludwig →
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Know a female or FPI-friendly theater, company or artist? Contact us at [email protected]. Navigating “The Body’s Midnight” by Brenda Varda Welcome to the literary landscape of The Body’s Midnight by Tira Palmquist. This world premiere, a co-production of IAMA and Boston Court and directed by Jessica Kubzansky, is a delicately interwoven script with surprising, beautiful and challenging moments. I … Continue reading The FPI Files →
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