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Supporting theatrical work written, directed, and designed by women. In This Newsletter: November 17, 2015 A MESSAGE FROM WORKS BY WOMEN #WAKINGTHEFEMINISTS UPCOMING PLAY DATE MOURNING SUN OPPORTUNITIES DISCOUNT MEMBER CORNER EVENTS SUPPORT WORKS BY WOMEN A MESSAGE TO OUR MEMBERS Dear Friends, Members, and Supporters, The holiday season approaches! For most, this is an opportunity to relax and reboot as the year comes to a close. In that spirit, Works by Women will be on hiatus for the month of December. However—this doesn't mean that the work for Parity stops! If you would like us to promote your production during December, please send us all relevant info by Thanksgiving - November 26, 2015. Thank you for your support! In Solidarity, The Works by Women Team FEATURE #WakingTheFeminists calls on the board of our national theatre to lead the way in establishing equality for women artists. Overall objective: Equality for women artists Campaign objectives: –       A sustained policy for inclusion with action plan and measurable results –       Championing and equal advancement of women artists –       Economic parity for all working in the theatre Background: On Wednesday, October 28th, the Abbey Theatre, Ireland's National Theatre, launched its programme to mark the centenary of the 1916 Rising – an event that ultimately led to the founding of the Irish State. The Abbey Theatre and its members were actively involved in both the Rising itself and the debates around the founding of the Republic. More details here: #WakingTheFeminists  PLEASE SIGN  if you support equality for women in Irish theatre  UPCOMING PLAY DATE RSVP NOW! 11/20/15 "Play" Date: MOURNING SUN at Theatre 167 by Antu Yacob Directed by Ari Laura Kreith Set Design:  Jen Price Flick Costume Design:  Jessa-Raye Court ​Fight Choreographer:  Erica Gould Set in Ethiopia and New York, Mourning Sun is a remarkable love story that spans continents and cultures. At 14, Biftu and Abdi listen to American pop music and fantasize about meeting Michael Jackson. Then Biftu is forced into an arranged marriage and her dreams and her body are shattered. This explosive new play explores trauma and recovery, dislocation and identity, and the power of human connection.  West End Theatre In the Church of St. Paul and St. Andrew 263 West 86th Street New York, NY 8pm showtime. We will be meeting at 7:40pm in the lobby. *AFTER SHOW TALKBACK: Conversation with Louisa Boyle, Development Director of Freedom From Fistula Foundation* MORE INFO HERE  OPPORTUNITIES LezCab is hiring! LezCab, a non-profit theatre company devoted to creating an accurate and meaningful representation of queer women in order to foster equality and community, is looking for superstars to take LezCab to the next level. All positions are part time and offer a small stipend. As the company grows, the position will grow into more hours and pay. Hours are flexible, and most work is done remotely. LezCab is based in NYC, but employees can live anywhere. Students are encouraged to apply, and school credit can be arranged. The following departments/positions are hiring: DEVELOPMENT MANAGER MARKETING MANAGER SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTANT  Please send a cover letter and resume to rachel@lezcab.com. Ellen Stewart International Award Nominations Open Deadline: November 30th The new Ellen Stewart International is an Award given to an individual theatre artist or theatre company whose work promotes social change, and community participation with a particular focus on the engagement of young people. Named for La MaMa founder Ellen Stewart, The International award celebrates her remarkable lifetime achievements in the theatre and her dedication to creating a world theatre which embraces all traditions and cultural identities. Through the theatre, countless younger people were inspired by Ellen Stewart as artists and generators of personal and social change. With the support of the ITI International Theatre Institute, La MaMa New York and Italy, and the Spoleto Festival of 2 Worlds, the recipient of The Ellen Stewart International Award will attend the ITI World Congress, receive an artistic residency at La MaMa Umbria to create a new work, and the financial and production support to present the new work at the Spoleto Festival of 2 Worlds, and subsequently at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club in New York. For more information: www.ellenstewartaward.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EllenStewartInternationalAward/ Email: estewartaward@gmail.com DISCOUNTS PROMISING Written by Terry Berliner Beckett Theatre on Theatre Row 410 West 42nd Street NYC Local politician David Carver's meteoric rise has caught the eye of the heavy political hitters in NYC and beyond. But the burgeoning career of the charismatic campaigner is threatened by a startling accusation. PROMISING is at once a scathingly funny and shocking indictment of our current political climate. TICKETS $20 (Regularly $25) ONLINE: Visit TelechargeOffers.com and use code TRPROMRRM PHONE: Call 212-947-8844 and mention code TRPROMRRM HOW TO GET INTO BUILDINGS written by Trish Harnetiaux directed by Katherine Brook The Brick 579 Metropolitan Avenue Williamsburg, Brooklyn December 3, 2015 - December 19, 2015 design by Chris Giarmo, Normandy Sherwood, Josh Smith with Katherine Brook      HOW TO GET INTO BUILDINGS takes an exploded view of love: confusion blends with confidence, time keeps shifting, amateurs are experts, and brunch can be fatal. Tickets! $18   MEMBER CORNER In MEMBER CORNER, members of Works by Women can share productions they are working on which feature many women artists, but either have a run of less than 2 weeks or do not meet the 50/50 writer, director, design team Works by Women requires. If you would like your project to be included, please email  info@worksbywomen.org with the subject "Member Corner and Title of Your Show" by Monday at noon. Madeleines written by Bess Weldon directed by Ann Tracy Portland Stage, 25A Forrest St., Portland, ME November 18 to 22, 2015 Set Designer: Meg Anderson Lighting Designer: Michaela Denoncourt   Madeleines, local playwright Bess Welden's one-act play about family recipes, sibling rivalry, and unexpected revelations For more information click here Tickets $18   Women w/o Walls written by Robin Rice directed by Frances Loy The Lounge Theatre 6201 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA November 7- December 12, 2015 based on the myth of Charon the ferryman on the River Styx, inspired by Dante's Inferno and Sartre's No Exit. For more information click here Tickets $22 The Family Table directed by Joseph O'Malley produced by Auriane Desombre  Paper Ring Productions The Manhattan Repertory Theatre 303 West 42nd Street #3 New York, NY 10036 November 21 - 22, 2015 The Family Table explores the things that threaten relationships, be they choices, events, or simply time. For more information click here  Tickets Do you have a service to offer, are you a business owner interested in supporting Works by Women in exchange for publicity? To get in touch please email info@worksbywomen.org PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING DONATE We depend on donations from our members and supporters to continue to advocate for change.