In Memoriam: Patty Duke, Actress & Activist
WomenArts mourns the passing of Anna Patty Duke Pearce, better known as Patty Duke, on March 29, 2016 at age 69. Duke played on Broadway starting at age 12 as […]
Category Archives: Theatre
SWAN Events in California, New York & Houston
Flagship Ensemble Presents Site-Specific Second Skin SANTA MONICA, CA – The Flagship Ensemble presents Second Skin, a site-specific ghost play written, directed and performed by women on the beaches of San […]
SWAN Prague Festival Gathers Women From Many Countries
“This year’s SWAN Prague Festival will feature over 30 women artists from around the world, and every artist will bring something unique . . . We felt there was […]
Happy Support Women Artists Now Day 2016!
I always love reading the listings that people submit for our SWAN Day Calendar because they give me a snapshot of a world that I do not see in the […]
SWAN Day Kenya 2016 Builds Bridges & Connects Artists
“SWAN is the only space that brings peace and fun as we continue talking about our struggles. I organize a lot of political work . . . SWAN Day is different. […]
Estrogenius Festival, SWAN Day DC, and Wooden Fish Ensemble
Estrogenius Presents Its 15th Annual Festival of Women’s Voices NEW YORK, NY – Congratulations toEstrogenius on their 15th annual festival of women’s voices! Their 2016 festival has included plays, dance, […]
Is Your SWAN Event Accessible to All?
Whether you are hosting an art exhibition, a concert, a play or a party for SWAN Day, there are many steps you can take to make sure that you are […]
WomenArts Challenges Playwrights – Write about Diverse Women At Work
BERKELEY, CA – Women make up half of the U.S. workforce and half of the college-educated workforce, but you would never guess that from watching plays, films, or television. To […]
Chinese Whispers Uncovers Forgotten History of Chinese Pioneers
“From the time of the Gold Rush through the end of the 19th century, over a quarter million Chinese came to work on the railroads, in mining, agriculture, fisheries, industries […]
SWAN Listings Are Pouring In!
Listings for our Support Women Artists Now/SWAN Calendar have been pouring in this week. Thanks to all of you who have submitted. We are thrilled by your power and diversity! […]
Golden Thread Celebrates Middle Eastern American Women Artists
BERKELEY, CA – Now in its sixth year, What Do The Women Say? is an evening filled with song, dance, spoken word and more. On Saturday, March 12 at 8 […]
Super SWAN Spotlight: Crazy Love in Pittsburgh
“Being surrounded by all of these amazing women coming together and supporting each other like crazy . . . Respecting each other like crazy . . . It’s a reminder […]
Super SWAN Spotlight: Jennifer Hill Rocks SWAN Day CT
“What began as an effort to bring female artists of all genres together for one night has turned into a crusade for women in the arts, music, and film communities […]
Show the World the Power of Women’s Creativity!
As usual at this time of year, the WomenArts staff is blown away by the talent and diversity of the women artists who are posting their events on our Support […]
“Seven” & “We Are Theatre” – Two Great SWAN Day Scripts!
Looking for a great way to celebrate SWAN Day? How about gathering some friends to do a reading of short plays by women in your home, school, or other favorite […]