Los Angeles Women's Theatre Festival

07/29/2026

Small steps. Big impact. 🌟

Your membership helps us bring inspiring stories to the stage all year long. Be part of the movement that keeps women’s theatre thriving in LA!

Become a member today: LAWTF.ORG/MEMBERSHIP (or click the link in our bio) 🎭✨

07/27/2026

It’s the last of July & who better to close out the month and lead us towards than the one and only Keke Palmer?! An actress, singer, writer & producer, she can light up a stage or screen just like a midsummer’s sun.🌅
Born in Illinois, Palmer took her first steps as a performer by singing in church, where she wowed congregants from an early age. The jump from church stage to the silver screen came quickly for Palmer, landing her first movie role alongside Queen Latifah at just 10 & signing to Atlantic Records only a year later, in 2005.
Often considered her breakout role, Palmer played the lead in ‘Akeelah and the Bee’ in 2006, holding her own opposite veteran costars Angela Bassett & Laurence Fishburne. The film as a whole, about a young girl from South LA who tries to win a national spelling bee, and in turn, Palmer as its lead, won the hearts of audiences everywhere.🐝
Since then, Palmer has appeared in an impressive array of roles & projects. Most recently, after costarring in Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope,’ Palmer was praised by critics for her charismatic, grounded & deeply magnetic screen presence.🎬
Alongside acting, Palmer has continued singing, written & released two bestselling books, and been an ever-present force in today’s internet lore & culture.
Palmer has always been recognized for her vivacious personality and how she balances both eloquence & hilarity in many of her interviews. But she’s also known for using her powerful voice to share her own struggles in an effort to help others around her. She has openly discussed the physical & mental toll of living with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (formerly PCOS) and is a constant & fierce advocate for better medical recognition & care for women.
Keke Palmer is a force of nature, both on and off the screen; able to chameleonize herself to whatever a role demands, then step right back into her true self without missing a beat. Her sense of humor & comedic timing is matched only by her intellect & ability to verbalize her points of view. If anyone can teach us all how to have the courage of our convictions, then Ms Palmer is the one to follow.💜

07/24/2026

🔥 Keep the spotlight shining all year long.

A LAWTF Sustaining Membership is one of the most meaningful ways to champion women solo artists. Your monthly gift helps create new performances, nurture emerging voices, and bring powerful stories to audiences throughout the year.

Even a small monthly contribution can make a lasting impact—and may even move you into a higher membership circle with additional member benefits.

💜 Fuel the Stage.
🎭 Empower Women's Voices.
✨ Help Women Artists Soar.

Become a Sustaining Member today by visiting LAWTF.org or clicking the Linktree in our bio. Simply select "Monthly" at checkout.

Because when one voice rises, we all rise.💜

07/23/2026

Celebrating extraordinary women, traditional heritage, and innovative performances from California and beyond since 1993. 🌟 LAWTF is a platform for Artistic diversity.

You can help us sustain this global artistic mission in two ways right now:
1️⃣ Submit your work: Submissions for our 34th Annual Festival are officially open!
2️⃣ Become a member: Join our membership drive to directly support and fuel our mission.

🔗 Head to the link in our bio or lawtf.org to get involved today!

07/22/2026

⏰ 10 days. One community. Countless stories waiting to be told.

There's still time to make your mark.

Join the growing community of LAWTF members who are empowering women solo artists, championing diverse voices, and keeping live theatre thriving all year long.

Every membership helps bring a new story to the stage. Every new member strengthens our community. Together, we're creating opportunities for artists to inspire, connect, and transform lives through the power of solo performance.

💜 Empower the Stage.
📖 Fuel the Narrative.
✨ Join the Story.

Become a member today by visiting LAWTF.org

Because when one voice rises, we all rise. 💜

07/21/2026

💜 A movement isn't built in a single moment. It's built month by month, story by story, voice by voice.

When you become a LAWTF Sustaining Member, you're doing more than making a monthly gift—you're investing in the future of women solo artists.

Your ongoing support fuels new performances, mentorship opportunities, artist development, and a vibrant community where women are empowered to tell the stories only they can tell.

Together, we are creating a stage where diverse voices are celebrated, creativity flourishes, and live theatre continues to inspire audiences throughout the year.

Because when one voice rises, we all rise.

👉 Swipe to see how your monthly support makes a lasting impact.

🎭 Empower the Stage.
📖 Fuel the Narrative.
✨ Join the Story.

Become a Sustaining Member today by visiting LAWTF.org or clicking the Linktree in our bio. Simply select "Monthly" at checkout.

07/21/2026

07/19/2026

Who’s ready for another to brighten up our week? Today’s is a ray of literal sunshine & trailblazing actress & singer… give it up for Ali Stroker!👏
Born in 1987, Ali Stroker grew up with her parents & older brother in New Jersey. She was just 2 years old when a car accident led to a spinal injury that paralyzed Ali from the chest down. However, with the help of occupational, physical & speech therapy, Ali proved she was a fighter & was released from the hospital after just 6 months.❤️‍🩹
Becoming a wheelchair user at such a young age, Ali didn’t let her injury hold her back. She began performing musical theater at age 7 & participated in musical productions throughout school. In 2009, Ali became the first wheelchair user to graduate with a degree in Fine Art from New York University (NYU) Tisch Drama program.🧑‍🦼
After appearing in ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,’ plus her first guest appearances onscreen in shows like ‘Glee’ & ‘Faking It,’ Ali made her Broadway debut in the 2015 revival of ‘Spring Awakening,’ becoming the first wheelchair user in history to appear on a Broadway stage.🎭
In 2018, Ali took on the role of Ado Annie in the classic musical ‘Oklahoma!’ Critics adored her take on the role, praising her reinvention of the character from a standard soprano ingénue into a modern, sex-positive woman, with killer vocals & a magnetic presence.
She won Best Featured Actress in a Musical for the role in 2019, making her the first wheelchair user to win a Tony & the first disabled person, period, to be nominated for & win that specific category.🏆
It feels like there isn’t a glass ceiling Ali Stroker hasn’t taken on at full speed & shattered for disabled performers everywhere. Knowing the liberating power of art, she’s spent her life redefining what people think when they see a performer, or a person with a visible disability, or any combination of the two. Ali is committed to motivating whole new generations of disabled performers, letting them know in no uncertain terms that they don’t need to change their bodies to succeed or be powerful; we are all more than enough, just as we are.💜💪

07/18/2026

Calling all North Hollywood teens and seniors! 🎭✨

The Los Angeles Women’s Theatre Festival is thrilled to present “Wisdom and Wonder,” a unique intergenerational storytelling workshop designed specifically for teenagers and older adults.

Whether you want to share your own experiences, learn the art of solo performance, or connect across generations, this workshop is for you.

🗓️ When (Dates have changed): Saturdays, September – November (Time: 2 PM – 4 PM)
📍 Where: North Hollywood, CA
💡 What: A creative space to craft your voice, build confidence, and share your story.

Spaces are limited! Come be a part of this unforgettable experience.

👉 Learn more and apply today at lawtf.org (or click the link in our bio!)