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

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

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.

We are on our way.

Empty Closet Women' Theater

 

Providing women with a forum to explore, develop and express their creativity

Empty Closet Women's Theater came into existence after a 2012 BLAST Women of Palm Beaches performance of The Vagina Monologues. Women were asking what our next production was going to be. That little seed was planted and germinating, and now is beginning to push its little head through the soil, looking for sunshine, fertilization, and nurturing, so that she can put down strong roots and grow to her full potential. Thank you to our community for the inspiration, support, and nudging that you have all done to get us to this point!