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.
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learn more about Empty Closet Women’s Theater, go to
http://emptyclosetwomenstheater.com.
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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
