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2014 - 2015
CALIFORNIA WOMAN 411 Resource Directory A Program and Resource Guide of Women Professionals in the
Arts, Business, Politics and the Community Serving The Los Angeles and Palm Springs areas
Publisher: Michele Weiss Editor: Dee Jae Cox Front Cover Design by: Elizabeth Webb
The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre ProjectOur Mission
The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Project is a federally recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2007 by Playwright, Dee Jae Cox and Songwriter, Michele Weiss. It is dedicated to education, support, promo-tion, advocacy and the production of performance projects that are of interest and benefit to women. We are committed to gender parity in the arts and media.
The LAWTP was designed to increase opportunities for women in the performing arts, as well as providing and supporting performances and projects that represent women and their perspectives on a broader scale.
The LA Women’s Theatre Project10061 Riverside Dr. #528
Toluca Lake Ca, 91602818-471-9100
Constance Cilva, Kitty Garcia, Briana Taylor, Dani Yara, Adina Lawson2cent Theatre InkFest
Dear LA Women’s Theatre Project Patrons:
Theater was first created by the ancient Greeks and has remained a vital part of our culture, our communities and our lives. It has influenced our ideas, our religion, our society, our politics and our governments. It has survived persecu-tion and irreverence to stand as a vital piece of contemporary culture. It’s more than entertainment; it provides education, a voice and a perspective on so many levels and about so many subjects.
That is why when we acknowledge the statistics of the 21st Century, over 2500 years after the Greeks began their performances in hillside Amphitheatres, and see that only 20% of the professionals working in theater, film, television and in the media, are women, not only do we realize the significant discrepancy in opportunities, but the serious loss and impact on our communities and culture, when so little of the perspectives and voices being heard, are female. It is our goal to work not only towards creating greater opportunities for women, but to ensure that women’s voices, perspectives and interests are presented in the performing arts and to our communities.
Take a look at what we have going on and then make a choice to be a part of something truly extraordinary.
We are a 501c3 Nonprofit. Your Donations, Advertising, Sponsorships and
Volunteer contributions are always welcome and appreciated! For more informaiton on how you can be involved, please contact us at
Thank you for your support.
Best Wishes,Dee Jae Cox & Michele WeissCo-FoundersThe Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Project
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THE ARTSAdrienne Wilkinson (Actress) www.AdrienneWilkinson.com
Angela Valente Ro-meo (Attorney/Artist) www.collidingworldstv.com
Bethany Owen (Actress/Imper-sonator) www.bethanyowen.net
Catherine Wilson (Writer) www.catherinemwilson.com
Christina Bianco (Singer/Actor/Impressionist) www.christinabianco.com
Dolly Parton (Singer/Song-writer/Performer) dollypartonentertainment.com
Donna Marie Nowak (Author- Just Joan: A Joan Crawford Ap-preciation) www.filmsofcraw-ford.com
Dorothy Jean Kirk (Storyteller) www.linkedin.com/pub/dorothy-kirk/6/304/875
Gioia De Cari (Playwright/Actress/Recovering Mathemati-cian) www.unexpectedthe-atre.org
Isabella - (Sapphire Books) www.sapphirebooks.com/isa-bella.html
Jackie Mohan (Writer/Actress) www.jackiemonahan.com
Jillian Armenante (Actress/Director and Writer) www.jillianarmenante.com
Judi Cohen (The Mc-Callum Theatre) www.mccallumtheatre.com
Judith Chapman (TV/Stage Actor/Director ) https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ju-dith-Chapman/392254174121013
Julie A. Smith (Writer/Pro-ducer) www.facebook.com/pages/Fumbling-thru-the-Pieces/128802363841371
Kajsa Thuresson-Fra-ry (McCallum Theatre) www.mccallumtheatre.com
Katherine V. Forrest (Author) www.katherinevforrest.com
Kathleen McInnis (Director, PS Int. Short Film Festival) www.linkedin.com/pub/kathleen-mcinnis/7/96/291
Kim Waltrip (Film & Music Pro-ducer- Kim & Jim Productions) www.kimandjimproductions.com/kim&jim.html
Kristen Boule’ and Kate Bow-man (Founders- 2Cents Theatre) www.kboulepictures.com
Leanna Bonamici (Creator/ Producer Shorts Showcase) www.cvstudiosnetwork.com
Lily Tomlin (Ac-tress/Comedienne) www.lilytomlin.com
Lisa Haas (Actress/Writer) www.lisa-haas.com
Lucie Arnaz (Actress/Singer Writer, Producer) www.LucieArnaz.com
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Madeleine Olnek (Di-rector/Writer Writer) www.madeleineolnek.wordpress.com
Nicole Conn (Filmmaker) www.nicoleconn.com
Nikki Gordon (Writer/Director) https://www.facebook.com/nh-gordon111
Patricia Ward Kelly (Author/Public Speaker ‘Gene Kelly The Legacy’ at the McCallum)
Ronda Mills (Founder of West Coast Artists) www.westcoastartists.com
Sally Van Swearingen (Make-up Artist/Author) www.itsnotoveryet.net
Sarah Colonna (Writer/Comedian) www.sarahcolonna.com
Shann Carr (Comedienne) http://shanncarr.com
Stacy Codikow (Founder/Power-Up) www.powerupfilms.org
Steff Mahan (Singer/Songwriter) www.steffmahan.com
Valerie Alexander (Author/Film Maker) www.speakhappiness.com
Yo Younger (Actress/Producer)
SPORTS
Kate Fagan (Basketball Player/ CSPAN Reporter) http://www.bykatefagan.com
Stacy Lewis (Golf Professional) http://www.stacysback.com
BUSINESS
Areva Martin Esq. (Attorney/Author/Media Personality)http://www.arevamartin.com
Cathy Brown (President CB Wealth Management)http://www.cbwealthmanagement.com
Denise Wilson (Owner-Desert Jet/Pilot)http://www.desertjet.com
Joanna Funaro (Casitas Laquita)http://www.casitaslaquita.com
Madeline Di Nonno (CEO-The Gee-na Davis Institute on Gender Media)http://www.seejane.org
Mindy Reed (Restaurant Owner)http://pszin.com and http://www.alicanteps.com
Nona Watson (CEO Palm Springs Chamber of Commerce) http://www.pschamber.org
Pamela Plick (Financial Planning for Women) http://www.pamelaplick.com
Tracy Dietlin (Owner/Publisher CV Weekly) http://coachellavalleyweekly.com
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POLITICSAmalia Deaztlan (President DWD) http://www.democratic-womenofthedesert.org
Amanda Allen Esq. (N.Y. Center for Reproductive Rights) http://reproductiverights.org
Amy Schwabenlender (AZ) http://www.amyforaz.com
Amy Ziering (Producer/Sexual As-sault in the Military)http://invisiblewarmovie.com
Ginny Foat (PS City Council )http://www.ci.palm-springs.ca.us
Judy Deertrack Esq. (Palm Springs City Council candidate)
Kristine Kippins, Esq. (Center For Reproductive Rights) http://reproductiverights.org/
Mary Hughes (Founder Close the Gap California) http://www.close-the-gap.org
Melinda Tremaglio (Activist/President PS Chapter NOW) Rebecca Sive (Author)http://rebeccasive.com
Sarah Jones (Managing Editor Politicus USA)http://www.politicususa.com
COMM./SOCIAL
Barbara Gonzales Lyons (Agua Caliente Cahulla Indians ) http://www.aguacaliente.org/
Dr. Mary Cox (Women’s Heath) Dr. Sarah Kambou (President - International Center for Research on Women) http://www.icrw.org/
Dr. Sharron Stroud (Minister/ Founder Interfaith Spiritual Centerhttp://www.innerfaithworldwide.com/
Michelle Bart (Founder/CEO NWCAVE) http://nwcave.org/
Kate Kendell Esq. (Executive Director NCLR ) http://www.nclrights.org/
Katharine Johnson (Firefighter- Palm Springs Fire Dept.)http://www.palmspringsca.gov/
Mariah Hanson (Founder/Produc-er –‘The Dinah’) http://thedinah.
Paula Kennedy (Pres/CEO- Gil-da’s Club)http://www.gildasclubdesertcities.org
Susan Norris (Community Advo-cate)
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COMPUTERSDi-No Computers(The Apple Specialists)2091 East Colorado Blvd.Pasadena, CA 91107626-795-6674www.di-no.com
FERTILITY California Cryobank (CCB)11915 La Grange AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90025866-927-9622www.cryobank.com#1 sperm bank choice of physicians and their patients for more than 30 years. CCB also features private reproductive tissue storage (Fertile-Future.com) and cord blood banking (FamilyCord.com). Call or visit us online for more information.
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THEATERGeffen Playhouse10886 Le Conte AvenueWestwood VillageLos Angeles, CA 90024310-208-6500 www.geffenplayhouse.comThe Geffen Playhouse has been an integral part of Los Angeles theater since opening its doors in 1995. Noted for its intimacy and celebrated for its commitment to the development of new plays and musicals, garnering national recognition.
Stella Adler – Los Angeles6773 Hollywood Blvd.2nd FloorLos Angeles, CA 90028323-465-4446www.stellaadler-la.com
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*Although no advertiser, prod-uct, business or service this directory is endorsed by The Los Angeles Women's Theatre Project, we appreciate their sup-port and encourage patronizing their business.
Fiscally Sponsored by The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Project
The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Project’s, TAKING THE HELM - Pro-duction Assistance Program was established in order to develop and support women in independent stage, film and event productions. The Program fulfills this mission by offering fiscal sponsorship to film, stage and event projects that meet the organi-zation’s criteria and mission. And by providing independent project Producers with valuable support. With only an estimated 20% of live productions and films being written and/or directed by women, it is crucial to develop support and assistance programs that will allow more women to helm Production projects of their own. These stage, film and media projects reflect The LA Women’s Theatre Project’s com-mitment to outreach and development of both emerging and established women writers, performers and directors in a broad spectrum of performing arts.
WHAT IS FISCAL SPONSORSHIP?Fiscal Sponsorship allows a project/production to apply for funding from organi-zations that require non-profit tax-exempt status. Non-profit status is required by many foundations, corporations and government agencies in order to be eligible for funding since many do no accept application proposals directly from individuals.
Additionally, 501(c)(3) status allows you to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions (both cash and in-kind) from individuals and businesses—a major incentive for individuals considering making a donation to your project.
As the fiscal sponsor, LAWTP acts as an umbrella organization for the project and accepts and administers donations/grants on behalf of the project. The LAWTP is legally responsible for the funds received on behalf of fiscally sponsored projects and must insure that the funds are used for charitable activities, as agreed upon be-tween the donor and recipient, and that the donor reporting requirements are met.
Fiscal sponsorship broadens the available avenues a project may pursue for funding and it allows for the increased opportunities for women writers, directors, perform-ers in film and stage. It does not mean that the LAWTP acts as a producer, fundrais-er, or in any way connected to the content or actual production of your project. Fis-cal Sponsorship provides projects, that are spearheaded by women and fall within our mission guidelines, the opportunity to operate and benefit as a nonprofit entity.
The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre ProjectTAKING THE HELM
Our Fiscal Sponsorship Program
LOS ANGELES FEMALE PLAYWRIGHTS INITIATIVEwww.lafpi.com
LOS ANGELES WOMEN’S THEATRE FESTIVAL818-760-0408www.lawtf.com
JEWISH WOMEN’S [email protected]
WOMEN IN THEATRE818-763-5222www.womenintheatre.com
LOS ANGELES WOMEN’S SHAKESPEAR COMPANY310-453-5069www.lawsc.net
WORLD OF STAGE818-929-2640www.worldofstage.com
Theater Organizations
For the best in LGBT cinema year round, join Outfest and experience our many programs:
Outfest Los Angeles
LGBT FIlm Festival July 10 - 20
2014
Outfest Fusion LGBT
People of Color Film Festival March 2014
Outfest UCLA
Legacy Project year round bi-monthly screening
series
outfest.org
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For the best in LGBT cinema year round, join Outfest and experience our many programs:
Outfest Los Angeles
LGBT FIlm Festival July 10 - 20
2014
Outfest Fusion LGBT
People of Color Film Festival March 2014
Outfest UCLA
Legacy Project year round bi-monthly screening
series
outfest.org