Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival GALA at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre

The Opening Night GALA will be hosted by TED LANGE (The Love Boat) and MARGARET AVERY (The original The Color Purple). The event will honor six deserving women of exceptional achievement and contribution to the world of theatre. This festive evening is entitled A Toast To. The awardees include:

          MITZI GAYNOR- Infinity Award

          NANCY CHERYLL DAVIS BELLAMY-  Infinity Award

          Presented to an artist who has passed on and leaves behind a legacy that will always be remembered.

          DAWN DIDAWICK- Eternity Award

       Presented to an artist or individual whose lifetime achievements have made a lasting contribution to the world of theatre

          JUANITA JENNINGS-Integrity Award

          Presented to an artist or individual who has brought credibility and dignity to her work.

          ELISA BOCANEGRA- Maverick Award

          Presented to an artist or individual whose work has set a high standard of individuality and self-styled creativity.

          JULI KIM- Rainbow Award

          Bestowed on an artist or individual for her diverse contributions in fostering non-traditional and multicultural theatre works.

           There will be live performances.  Performers include:

          VANNIA IBARGUEN in Path to Home. This dance defines home as where we feel confident and safe within ourselves.

          KAREN A. CLARK in Karen A. Clark Sings. This vocalist will share two of her vibrant musical selections.