Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Gigi Motley, Performance Artist

Empty Closet Women’s Theater Performance Workshop

Date: August 16, 2014

Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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Calling all Women! Are you curious of your Inner Creativity?  Have you always known there is a deeper Voice inside of you, wanting to be Expressed? Would you like stretch your comfort zone and share this creative process in a circle of like-minded women? We invite you to brave the unveiling of your authentic self. 

Join us for a one day Performance Workshop with Gigi Motley,Performance Artist. We will spend the day exploring, writing, and creating our stories. In conclusion of our day, we will share our work with one another. Our intention is to create a fun and inspiring gathering that will enliven our hearts and feed our confidence. 

Participants have the potential opportunity to be a part of Empty Closet Women’s Theater October production, “My Mother’s Closet.”     

We look forward to collaborating together. 

What to bring:  Writing utensils:  pen, pencil, coloring markers
Notebook and/or pad - at least 8"x10" with plenty of paper

  
 Snacks, drinks, and lunch will be provided


Cost:   $40

Location: 2106 SW 18th Street, Boynton Beach FL 33426
Space is limited to 12 participants. Only paid registrants will have a confirmed place. 

Pay for your reserved your space at emptyclosetwomenstheater.com


                                               


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

ECWT is chasing the dreams with our next project now in production. Don't miss our first musical coming in March 2014, "Bully Me Not" starring Martina Mehta.

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. 

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


EMPTY CLOSET WOMEN’S THEATER PRESENTS….


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.


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.