Record #:

27078

Author(s):

Woods, Byron

Abstract:

The roles of women in theater have come under increasing scrutiny in recent years as they face discrimination and inequality. In response, Ashley Popio, a Raleigh-based stage artist and producer, is organizing the Women’s Theatre Festival. In August, the festival will present full-length works written and directed by women, with women composing at least half of the casts.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 33 Issue 13, March 2016, p37, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Theater; Women in the theater

Record #:

28808

Author(s):

Woods, Byron

Abstract:

The Women’s Theatre Festival produced North Carolina’s first festival devoted to a full spectrum of female stage artists, from playwrights to technicians. The company made many important achievements in establishing professional links with regional theaters, and in addressing gender equity in the theater.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 33 Issue 48, Dec 2016, p21, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Theatrical companies; Women in the theater; Women's rights

Record #:

28823

Author(s):

Woods, Byron

Abstract:

An initiative to address discrimination against women in regional theater provoked a discrimination complaint with the city of Raleigh and a request to defund a theater company that receives city funds. As a result, one company has already distanced itself from the initiative, which had the best of intentions in attempting to mitigate a longtime injustice.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 33 Issue 45, Nov 2016, p22-23, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Women in the theater; Sex discrimination against women