See Abortion Rights As A Mother’s Issue
See Abortion Rights As A Mother’s Issue This piece was originally published in July 2022 on the Words of Choice blog. It seems obvious to me, as a mom, why …
Theatre needs a therapist: a mental health manifesto
Theatre needs a therapist: a mental health manifesto Early in my career, I was taking rehearsal notes for a director when I heard a sudden crash. Time slowed as I …
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You Are What You Practice
You Are What You Practice The idea of practice has been on my mind a lot over the past few years. As a person on converging sobriety, gender, and mental …
G@#$%?&! They Get It From Us!
G@#$%?&! They Get It From Us! “DID HE GET AUTISM FROM LICKING THE WALLS WHEN HE WAS A TODDLER?!” As a parent to an autistic child, this phrase haunts me. …
Why Theatre Won’t Save the World
why theatre won’t save the world Busily mom-ing and caffeinating, my ears perked right up when NPR intro’d a news story last week: while sharing his personal experience with loneliness, …
Call for Actors: Unified Audition Notice (WTFringe23)
Audition Info for WTFringe23 Several shows participating in WTFringe23 presented by the National Women’s Theatre Festival are casting roles with local Triangle Area actors. Here’s the information you need to …
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Hannah’s WTF Journey
When I first started my theatrical career, my focus was performance. I found myself traveling the country working regional contracts – and feeling like something was missing.
A Statement from Our Board of Directors & Staff Leadership
Yesterday, a very troubling concern was brought to our attention. During and following an event in June of 2016, before the formal founding and structuring of the National Women’s Theatre …
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Ruminations on Occupying the Stage: Who Should Theatre Be a Safe Space For?
MEET EMMA JOY HILL Emma is a writer, performer, dramaturg, and theatre artist. Her passion for writing plays extends into a deep love for grotesque performance art, devised theatre, and …
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2022 Starts with Community
Director of Education & Outreach Rowen Haigh The first NWTF event of 2022 is our January Town Hall on Tuesday the 4th and I couldn’t be more pleased. My dream …
NWTF’s 2021 in Review: Pivoting through Adversity and Fueling Artistry
MEET CINDY MARIE JENKINS As a content marketing expert, editor, and ghostwriter, I love connecting businesses and nonprofits with their audiences. I’m a published essayist, short story author, and well-known …
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Spotlight on The Momversations Project Dramaturgs
NWTF The Momversations Project Dramaturgs Sarah Johnson (pictured top left) and Emily Boyd Dahab (pictured bottom right) We are so excited to have gotten a chance to get to know …
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NWTF’s 2021 in Review: Building Community, Paying Artists, and Making Groundbreaking Theatre
Hooooola NWTF Community! I am Natasha Lorca Yannacañedo and I am thrilled to have joined the board of the National Women\’s Theatre Festival last April. I am an Associate Professor …
Theatre Programming on Your Own Terms: Introducing NWTF’s Patreon Refresh
So often, in our industry and lives, it may seem like we have no choice but to prioritize other things over our enjoyment, training, and artistic growth. The state of …
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Creating Space for Connection at NWTF’s First Town Hall
Director of Education & Outreach Rowen Haigh I seriously love my job. As Director of Education & Outreach with NWTF, a big part of what I do is to connect …
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