Providing women with a forum to explore, develop, and express their creativity
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Drag Workshop for Women
In the drag world men have been masquerading as women and women have been masquerading as men. Over the last two decades a new perspective has been developing on the fringes, women as women drag performers also known as Bio Queens, Faux Femmes, F2F (female to female) drag queens. You'll recognize some of the foremothers of female drag: Liza Minnellii as Sally Bowles; Mae West and her hyper-sexual and bawdy quick wit; and Julie Andrews in Victor/Victoria. Biological women, born to glitz, glamour and drag, have begun to gain acknowledgement as Female Drag Performers in the past few years.
Empty Closet Women's Theater is joining in with organizations like Drag it Out in Fort Lauderdale and Diet Popstitute in San Francisco in creating space for both Drag King and Bio Drag performers; giving women the opportunity to develop and show their talent and creativity.
Empty Closet Women's Theater is producing a women only drag workshop February 15, 2014. The workshop will meet from 10 AM to 3 PM (EST) and will be lead by a Bio Queen and Drag King performance artists. The workshop is designed to help women get in touch with their inner queen and king, raise personal confidence, and foster self-expression. The workshop will cover some of the finer points of make-up artistry, costuming, picking a drag name, selecting music and developing a performance.
Workshop graduates will have the opportunity to perform at the Empty Closet Women's Theater "Out" Show, "Bully Me Not" scheduled for March 15, 2014.
Workshop Details
Date: February 15, 2014, Drag King
Time: 10 AM to 3 PM (EST)
Location: Compass Community Center, 201 N. Dixie Hwy, Lake Worth FL
Cost: Sliding Scale: $10-$40
PAY FOR THE WORKSHOP ONLINE
Go to https://www.paypal.com (If you haven't used PayPal before, sign up free)
Use seller name mildred.ecwt@gmail.com
Select SEND MONEY Purchases
In the message box, put your name, how many people you are paying for, which workshop you are attending, that's it.
For more information contact Mildred @ 561-855-0913 or mildred.ecwt@gmail.com.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
And the Show Went On
We had a successful beginning with Empty Closet Women's Theater on September 28, 2013 with Herstories: Voice of Change. Women came from as far away as Orlando for our debut. Cast and crew alike can all be proud of what they accomplished. Palm Beach County now has a forum for women centered theater. When no one leaves at intermission and everyone stays for discussion, and one of the first questions from the audience is "What's Next?" you know you've done something right. Here are some other comments from the community.
HOME RUN! The Harriet Tubman Visits a Therapist play was tremendously well acted and the audience loved it. Having this many types of spoken word, poetry, music, performance art, and theater pieces on the stage was brilliant. Room looked lovely. Crowd was SRO - congrats to everyone who put this evening together, and thank you to the audience. ALSO... thanks to Penny's at the Duke for offering discounted drinks at the after party. What a wonderful women's community we live in! Toni Armstrong Jr.
HOME RUN! The Harriet Tubman Visits a Therapist play was tremendously well acted and the audience loved it. Having this many types of spoken word, poetry, music, performance art, and theater pieces on the stage was brilliant. Room looked lovely. Crowd was SRO - congrats to everyone who put this evening together, and thank you to the audience. ALSO... thanks to Penny's at the Duke for offering discounted drinks at the after party. What a wonderful women's community we live in! Toni Armstrong Jr.
Heartwarming,
awe-inspiring, unique, passion-filled performances by all. Can't wait for the
next one! Nancy Rose
We were so deeply moved
and inspired by the performances and the incredible presentation reflecting
such a welcoming supportive community effort. We noticed all the beautiful personal
touches from the carefully placed flowers and candles on each table to the
emotional artistic expressions on stage. BRAVO to each and everyone who helped
make this possible!!! Disney Girl
Friday, August 16, 2013
HERSTORIES – VOICES OF CHANGE
A
provocative showcase of theater, spoken word, and music
telling
the stories of women who have created change in the world
by
speaking out and standing strong.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2013
Doors open at 6pm • Show starts at 7pm
Compass LGBT Community Center
201 N. Dixie Highway, Lake Worth, FL
33460
TICKETS
Tickets can be purchased in advance at
http://emptyclosetwomenstheater.com/store or at the door the night of the event. We accept cash and all major credit
cards.
Advance
Tickets At
the door
Table of four $50 Table
of four $55
Table of two $25 Table
of two $30
Single seat at table $15 Single
seat at table $20
General seating $10 General
seating $15
HARRIET
TUBMAN VISITS A THERAPIST a provocative
play by Carolyn Gage
Harriet Tubman, suspected of planning an escape on the Underground
Railroad, has been sent to the therapist for an evaluation. The therapist,
another African American captive, warns Harriet about the dangers of radical
action. Harriet accuses the therapist of colluding with the enemy in the guise
of practicing therapeutic intervention.
CONCESSIONS
Concession for the evening will be provided by Compass Community
Center Prevention
Program. Soft beverages, and snacks will be available for
purchase.
EMPTY CLOSET WOMEN’S THEATER:
Providing a forum for women to explore, develop, and express their creativity.
To
learn more about Empty Closet Women’s Theater, go to
http://emptyclosetwomenstheater.com.
And please LIKE us on Facebook!
HERSTORIES
– VOICES OF CHANGE: THE CAST
September 28, 2013
VICKI
KLEIN: Vicki has been seen
in four productions locally. In New York she appeared in numerous productions
throughout Queens and Long Island. Her Off‐Broadway debut was as Annie in Annie
Looks in the Mirror, followed
by A Stoop on Orchard Street and Mamaleh. Vicki recently made her television
debut on South Beach Tow.
JUDY
IRELAND: Judy’s poetry has
been published in a variety of literary journals, including Hotel
Amerika, Saranac Review, Cold Mountain, and Folio. Judy is a global product manager for GE Healthcare, and an adjunct professor
teaching composition courses at Palm Beach State College.
DR.
MARY GALVN: Mary is a poet who lives in Lake Worth. At the age of seven Mary decided that when she grew up she would be a poet who lived near the sea. Mary is an English Professor at Palm Beach State College and faculty advisor for The Creative Writers Alliance. Mary has facilitated a community poetry workshop through the Palm Beach Poetry Festival, has read at numerous poetry events, and hopes to inspire the love of poetry in others.
GIGI MOTLEY: Gigi is an eclectic performance artist undefined in the realm of story and poetry, as she integrates spoken word with the compelling vibrational sounds of percussion, didgeridoo, and all things that ring and chime. As she expresses the passions and torments of living as an artist, a woman‐loving‐woman, and seeker of life’s great magic, she inspires the same in you.
GIGI MOTLEY: Gigi is an eclectic performance artist undefined in the realm of story and poetry, as she integrates spoken word with the compelling vibrational sounds of percussion, didgeridoo, and all things that ring and chime. As she expresses the passions and torments of living as an artist, a woman‐loving‐woman, and seeker of life’s great magic, she inspires the same in you.
MELINDA JACKSON: Melinda is a Florida transplant living in West Palm Beach. She keeps herself busy assisting others in living their lives. Melinda has enjoyed singing and soloing in her church choir. She is thrilled to be making her acting debut with Empty Closet Women’s Theater in Harriet Tubman Visits a Therapist.
GWENDA
ARTIAGA: Gwen’s experience
with plays began in high school when she landed a leading role in The
Secret Life of Walter Mitty, only to
miss her grand debut when she couldn’t get time off from work on opening night.
She has since written, produced, and made quick appearances in several plays
around the LGBTcommunity. She has been seen hamming it up in skits, signing
songs for the hearing impaired at various venues, and has sung with local
church choirs.
PENINA
POLOKOF: Penina has been
writing transformational poetry and soul speak since she could hold a pen.
Originally from New York, she’s been a Palm Beach County resident for five
years and a staunch supporter of human rights. She is dedicating her piece, Hero
Woman, to all who are
awakening to the power of their individual and collective souls.
JENNY
MCCREADY: Co‐founder of
Empty Closet Women’s Theater and Director
MILDRED
SMITH : Co‐founder of
Empty Closet Women’s Theater and Stage Manager
TONI ARMSTRONG JR.:
Founder of
BLAST and Empty Closet Productions
Saturday, August 3, 2013
First Auditions
Auditions for our first show took place on July 20, and 23rd at the Compass Community Center. The talent that came forth was nothing less then amazing. Our show now named Herstories: Voices of Change promises to showcase the best of women, telling their stories of change. This is how we bring change to the world, how we bring social justice to life and, how we build community.
Friday, July 26, 2013
We are on our way.
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