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Interview: Jessica Lynn Johnson on Directing the 31st Annual LOS ANGELES WOMEN'S THEATRE FESTIVAL
by Shari Barrett - Mar 26, 2024

Founded in 1993 by Adilah Barnes and Miriam Reed, the Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival holds the distinction of being the oldest Annual Solo Festival in Los Angeles celebrating powerful women performers. The 31st annual Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival, directed by Jessica Lynn Johnson, has a roster of accomplished co-hosts as well as performers during its six programs March 28-31, beginning with a Gala on Thursday night. I decided to speak with Jessica to find out more about the event and the honor being bestowed upon her at the event’s Gala.

L.A. Women's Theatre Festival Reveals Hosts
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2024

The 31st Annual Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival (LAWTF) has a roster of accomplished co-hosts for its six programs. Learn more about the hosts here!

Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival Empowerment Weekend to Be Held in September
by Blair Ingenthron - Sep 2, 2023

Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival will present its Tenth Annual Empowerment Weekend, of workshops and panels tailored to empower and enhance the careers of solo performers in particular, and an informative event to benefit all performers.

Photos & Video: See Bebe Neuwirth, Alex Newell & More at The Actors' Equity Foundation Awards Ceremony
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 28, 2023

See photos & video from the Actors' Equity Foundation Awards Ceremony!

Pearl Cleage, Dale R. Shields & The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City Receive Paul Robeson Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 21, 2023

The Paul Robeson Award will be bestowed on Dale R. Shields for 2021, Pearl Cleage for 2022 and The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City for 2023.

Actors' Equity Association Announces Results Of 2022 Officer And Councilor Election
by A.A. Cristi - May 26, 2022

Actors' Equity Association, the union which represents more than 51,000 professional stage actors and stage managers, announced the results of its 2022 office and councilor election.

Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival Announces Holiday Celebration
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2020

The Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival presents a virtual (online) celebration of the holiday season on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

Actors' Equity Announces Results Of National Council Election
by A.A. Cristi - May 25, 2018

Actors' Equity Association, the union which represents more than 51,000 professional stage actors and stage managers, announced the results of the 2018 National Council election.  In total, 55 Council seats across all three regions and representing three (3) categories (principal actor, chorus actor and stage manager) were filled, effective immediately.   

Cast Announced for Musical Theatre Guild's Upcoming 70, GIRLS, 70
by Lauren Wolman - Aug 31, 2010

The Musical Theatre Guild has announced casting for its upcoming production of Kander & Ebb's 70, GIRLS, 70 which will play the Alex Theatre on Monday, September 20 at 7:30 PM and the Thousand Oaks on Sunday, September 26.