Voices of Women Theatre Festival at Powerstories Theatre

Powerstories Theatre is proud to present the second annual Voices of Women Theatre Festival, showcasing eight local and national playwrights to a global audience. The festival is a combination of two live-in-theatre plays and six virtual productions, both full-length and shorts.

The Voices of Women Theatre Festival celebrates nine womens voices with eight play topics ranging from gentrification, child abuse, and youth suicide to politics, immigration, Roe versus Wade, religion, and female friendships.  Six shows are view-on-demand for 48 hours and two are Friday and Saturday live in the theatre and live-streamed.

Now, more than ever in our history, it is essential to amplify the voices of women.

The festival runs from Tuesday, July 19 through Sunday, July 24, 2022; however, guests can begin viewing the opening show on July 17.

Guests have 48 hours prior to the 9pm EST playwright interview to enjoy the six view-on-demand shows prior to 9 pm EST live Zoom playwright interview.  The two live shows will have the live playwright interview directly following the live/live-streamed production.

Festival Schedule

The Gentry of Essex by Blaire Baron (CA) - Tuesday

A group of busy do gooders is on a tear to rapidly “improve” their reclaimed neighborhood. Their noble intentions backfire when they create displacement for a handful of vulnerable original residents—ending in a tragic sacrifice.

Catherine by Addison Vaughn (FL) - Wednesday

Marcia, an eight year old girl, decides to run away from her emotionally distant mother with the help of her best friend, Catherine.

Remembering Morgan by Annie Brown (OK) - Thursday

Remembering Morgan is a one-act about grief, remembrance, and encountering death too young. Morgan Johnson, a high school student, passes away unexpectedly, leaving behind a journal of letters she has written to every person she wanted to say goodbye to.

Not Worthy Enough to Wipe Your Ass by Diana Brown and Susan Jackson (CA) - Thursday

2016: The Election has caused Lorena (a lesbian) to be disinvited to Thanksgiving and suffer from PTSD. Forced to seek guidance from an uptight expert therapist, she meets with Sophia–once! 2020: They accidentally meet in Whole Foods– a friendly food fight ensues.

Legal Gringa by Angela Page (CA) - Friday

Undocumented young Latina “dreamer” finds sanctuary with a newly widowed attorney who negotiates with her Alt-right bio Dad to avoid deportation.

my body. my voice. by Deborah Bostock-Kelley (FL) - Saturday

Three women in different stages of their lives face the consequences of an unrealistic draconian law governing their bodies.

A Good American by Denise David Williams (CA) - Saturday

Torn between an upstairs/downstairs life of secrets and lies because of her parents’ bitter arguments over their different religions, a young woman desperately tries to discover her own identity and break the cycle of prejudice and religious conflict that has devastated her family and emotionally crippled her. Starring a stellar ensemble of working actors, A Good American is an emotional journey that examines the power of love, the struggles of grief and the resilience of family.

Reclaiming Grounds by Beth Mahmoud-Howell (WA) - Sunday

A group of five women embarks on a weekend trip in the beautiful San Juan Islands in Washington state. They discover that friendships and family are a complicated mix and “getting away from it all” usually involves bringing it all with you.

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