October 22, 2016
The Hyatt Palm Springs
Celebrating our History
.......and Inspiring our Future!
(2015 Women Making History - a work in progress)
Women Making History is a project of The LA Women's Theatre Project
a 501c3 Nonprofit.
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Saturday - October 22, 2016
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The Los Angeles Women's Theatre Project
is a 501c3 Nonprofit Organization. Your Donations are Tax Deductible! Event Schedule9:30 - Coffee/Check In
10:00 – 10:15 – Opening 10:15- 11:15 –Lillian Faderman (Speaker) 11:15 - 12:15 – “Conversations With…” – (Panel) 12:15 - 1:30 Lunch Break (Book signings) 1:30- 2:30 – Paula Trimble Familitti (Speaker) 2:30 – 3:45– Chisholm ’72 (Film) 3:45 – 4:00 - Break 4:00- 5:00pm – Sarah Weddington – (Speaker) 5:00 – 6:00pm –Social and book signing with authors |
SPECIAL GUESTS
SARAH WEDDINGTON
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Roe V. Wade - A Question of Choice
Dr. Sarah Weddington (http://www.weddingtoncenter.com/) is an attorney, law professor, former member of the Texas House of Representatives, former General Counsel of the United States Department of Agriculture (the first woman to hold that office), and is best known for her presentation and eventual win of the landmark Roe v. Wade case before the United States Supreme Court. Dr. Weddington is a nationally known attorney and spokesperson on leadership and public issues. Dr. Weddington is particularly well-known for her work on issues affecting women through her many roles which include attorney, legislator, Presidential advisor, professor, and expert called upon by the national media and institutions of higher learning. She is a proven leader in government at the state and national levels. In 1973, she became the first woman from Austin to serve in the 150-member Texas House of Representatives, serving for three terms. In 1977, she was the first woman ever to serve as General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Agriculture where Dr. Weddington supervised more than 200 lawyers. From 1978 to 1981, she served as Assistant to President Jimmy Carter, directing the Administration's work on women's issues and leadership outreach. From 1983 to 1985, she was the first female director of the Texas Office of State-Federal Relations. In her first book, A Question of Choice, Dr. Weddington detailed the landmark Roe v. Wade case, which she successfully argued as a young attorney before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1971 & 1972. She is believed to be the youngest person ever to win a case before the U.S. Supreme Court. |
Lillian Faderman
(International author and historian)
Women in History & Literature
Dr. Lillian Faderman ( http://www.lillianfaderman.net/)
is an Internationally recognized scholar of lesbian/women’s history and literature.
She is an English Professor, and international Lecturer, a multi-Award winning author, and the recipient of several lifetime
achievement awards for scholarship.
The New York Times named three of her books on its "Notable Books of the Year" list:
SURPASSING THE LOVE OF MEN
ODD GIRLS AND TWILIGHT LOVERS
THE GAY REVOLUTION
Her work has been translated into numerous languages, including German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Turkish, Czech, and Slovenian.
Among her many honors are six Lambda Literary Awards, two American Library Association Awards, and several lifetime achievement awards for scholarship, including Yale University's James Brudner Award, the Monette/Horwitz Award, the Publishing Triangle Award, the ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives Culture Hero Award, and the American Association of University Women's Distinguished Senior Scholar Award.
Dr. Lillian Faderman ( http://www.lillianfaderman.net/)
is an Internationally recognized scholar of lesbian/women’s history and literature.
She is an English Professor, and international Lecturer, a multi-Award winning author, and the recipient of several lifetime
achievement awards for scholarship.
The New York Times named three of her books on its "Notable Books of the Year" list:
SURPASSING THE LOVE OF MEN
ODD GIRLS AND TWILIGHT LOVERS
THE GAY REVOLUTION
Her work has been translated into numerous languages, including German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Turkish, Czech, and Slovenian.
Among her many honors are six Lambda Literary Awards, two American Library Association Awards, and several lifetime achievement awards for scholarship, including Yale University's James Brudner Award, the Monette/Horwitz Award, the Publishing Triangle Award, the ONE National Gay and Lesbian Archives Culture Hero Award, and the American Association of University Women's Distinguished Senior Scholar Award.
Q&A Moderated by
Author
Katherine V. Forrest
Author
Katherine V. Forrest
Paula Trimble-Familetti
(Author, Feminist Theologian)
Feminism & Religion
Dr. Paula Trimble-Familetti, is a self described religion nerd and one woman ecumenical movement, Dr. Trimble-Familetti has a B.A. in religion from a Disciple of Christ College, an M.A. in religion form a Baptist University, and a Doctor of Ministry in International Feminist Theology from a Presbyterian Seminary.
Her fascination with religion began at an early age and her passion for feminism began in 1970. She is the author of the gold medal winning book Prostitutes, Virgins and Mothers: Questioning Teachings About Biblical Women.
“As a child in Sunday School I questioned what I was being taught” she says. “I can remember my Sunday School teacher telling my mother, ‘She always asks the hard questions.’” “My biggest question was, where are all the women and why are the women I am learning about prostitutes, virgins or mothers? Didn’t they do anything else?”
The book is born out of those questions and a realization that biblical women do not tell their own stories. Their stories are narrated about them from the perspective of the female writer. Until quite recently, the interpretations of those stories have been from a male perspective.
Prostitutes, Virgins and Mothers imagines the voices of biblical women to tell their own stories and interprets those stories from a woman’s perspective.
Dr. Paula Trimble-Familetti, is a self described religion nerd and one woman ecumenical movement, Dr. Trimble-Familetti has a B.A. in religion from a Disciple of Christ College, an M.A. in religion form a Baptist University, and a Doctor of Ministry in International Feminist Theology from a Presbyterian Seminary.
Her fascination with religion began at an early age and her passion for feminism began in 1970. She is the author of the gold medal winning book Prostitutes, Virgins and Mothers: Questioning Teachings About Biblical Women.
“As a child in Sunday School I questioned what I was being taught” she says. “I can remember my Sunday School teacher telling my mother, ‘She always asks the hard questions.’” “My biggest question was, where are all the women and why are the women I am learning about prostitutes, virgins or mothers? Didn’t they do anything else?”
The book is born out of those questions and a realization that biblical women do not tell their own stories. Their stories are narrated about them from the perspective of the female writer. Until quite recently, the interpretations of those stories have been from a male perspective.
Prostitutes, Virgins and Mothers imagines the voices of biblical women to tell their own stories and interprets those stories from a woman’s perspective.
Event MC
Valerie Alexander is an author, speaker, screenwriter, director and former attorney. (http://www.speakhappiness.com/speaker/)
Her books include, "Happiness as a Second Language: A Guidebook to Achieving Lasting, Permanent Happiness", "Success as a Second Language: A Guidebook for Defining and Achieving Personal Success", and "How Women Can Succeed in the Workplace (Despite Having 'Female Brains')" based on the popular talk she’s given at companies, colleges and conferences across the country.
Valerie made her directing debut with the award-winning short film, Making the Cut, and as a committed equality activist, she is the creator, producer and director of “Say I Do,” “Life Support,” and “The Wedding Matters,” three highly successful commercial campaigns in support of everyone’s freedom to marry.
Prior to becoming a screenwriter, Valerie was a corporate securities lawyer, a venture capital consultant and an investment banker in the Silicon Valley, and the V.P. of Business Development for two new-media start-ups in Hawaii and Los Angeles, respectively.
Valerie’s keynotes, seminars and workshops have entertained, trained and inspired entrepreneurs, artists, lawyers, doctors, investment bankers, managers, students, homemakers and CEOs from coast to coast.
Her books include, "Happiness as a Second Language: A Guidebook to Achieving Lasting, Permanent Happiness", "Success as a Second Language: A Guidebook for Defining and Achieving Personal Success", and "How Women Can Succeed in the Workplace (Despite Having 'Female Brains')" based on the popular talk she’s given at companies, colleges and conferences across the country.
Valerie made her directing debut with the award-winning short film, Making the Cut, and as a committed equality activist, she is the creator, producer and director of “Say I Do,” “Life Support,” and “The Wedding Matters,” three highly successful commercial campaigns in support of everyone’s freedom to marry.
Prior to becoming a screenwriter, Valerie was a corporate securities lawyer, a venture capital consultant and an investment banker in the Silicon Valley, and the V.P. of Business Development for two new-media start-ups in Hawaii and Los Angeles, respectively.
Valerie’s keynotes, seminars and workshops have entertained, trained and inspired entrepreneurs, artists, lawyers, doctors, investment bankers, managers, students, homemakers and CEOs from coast to coast.
"Conversations With....."
Join us for an unscripted panel of historic women discussing their impact on women's lives and contemporary culture.
Moderated by
Actress
Judith Chapman
Alice Paul
(Donna Fitzgerald)
Donna Fitzgerald is a local actress and writer. Her book Reruns was published in 2013 and is a collection of her poetry and prose. She retired from teaching in 2010 from Cathedral City High School where she taught English and creative writing. She currently hosts open mics and an author’s series here in the desert. She is a member of Palm Springs Writers Guild, The National League of American Pen Women and both performs and volunteers for DeZart Performs, Desert Theater Works and Script2Stage2Screen. She was recently nominated for best supporting actress in a staged reading by The Desert Theatre League. As a feminist she is honored to portray one of the women who led the way, Alice Paul.
Eleanor Roosevelt
(June August)
June August has been active in theater as an actor, playwright, director, producer, composer, and music director. Since relocating two years ago from Los Angeles to the Coachella Valley, June has appeared Desert Theatre Works productions of in Lost in Yonkers, Hedda Gabler, and Dead Man's Cell Phone, as well as in several productions with Sun City Performing Arts. June says, "Eleanor Roosevelt has been my hero since childhood. I'm privileged to participate in this event."
Marian Anderson
(Melinda Milton)
Melinda Kathryn Milton is a native of Detroit, MI and holds a B.A in Theatre Arts.
Melinda has appeared on the small screen and the even smaller screen. Most recently she captivated audiences in the 2016 feature Lilin's Brood as Madame Plu.
Melinda has enjoyed a number of successes on stage as well. Her favorite stage role to date was playing the role of Belle Joplin, wife of the legendary Ragtime composer Scott Joplin in the West-coast premier of A Guest of Honor by Michael Dinwiddie. With a strong love for comedy since childhood, Melinda has found a way to keep em' laughing as a member of the Improv ensemble Puma Thurman. To find out more about Melinda go to MelindaMilton.com.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
(Alden West)
Alden started acting as a teenager and continued in school and community theatre until she had a family that limited her free time. After moving to the Desert she saw an audition call for DRIVING MISS DAISY and went for the experience. She was totally surprised to be cast as Daisy. After a Desert Theatre League nomination for the role she shows up for all mature female auditions. Her last major role was a crazy German nun in THE DIVINE SISTER. Portraying Elizabeth Cady Stanton, a real person will be a first for her.
(Donna Fitzgerald)
Donna Fitzgerald is a local actress and writer. Her book Reruns was published in 2013 and is a collection of her poetry and prose. She retired from teaching in 2010 from Cathedral City High School where she taught English and creative writing. She currently hosts open mics and an author’s series here in the desert. She is a member of Palm Springs Writers Guild, The National League of American Pen Women and both performs and volunteers for DeZart Performs, Desert Theater Works and Script2Stage2Screen. She was recently nominated for best supporting actress in a staged reading by The Desert Theatre League. As a feminist she is honored to portray one of the women who led the way, Alice Paul.
Eleanor Roosevelt
(June August)
June August has been active in theater as an actor, playwright, director, producer, composer, and music director. Since relocating two years ago from Los Angeles to the Coachella Valley, June has appeared Desert Theatre Works productions of in Lost in Yonkers, Hedda Gabler, and Dead Man's Cell Phone, as well as in several productions with Sun City Performing Arts. June says, "Eleanor Roosevelt has been my hero since childhood. I'm privileged to participate in this event."
Marian Anderson
(Melinda Milton)
Melinda Kathryn Milton is a native of Detroit, MI and holds a B.A in Theatre Arts.
Melinda has appeared on the small screen and the even smaller screen. Most recently she captivated audiences in the 2016 feature Lilin's Brood as Madame Plu.
Melinda has enjoyed a number of successes on stage as well. Her favorite stage role to date was playing the role of Belle Joplin, wife of the legendary Ragtime composer Scott Joplin in the West-coast premier of A Guest of Honor by Michael Dinwiddie. With a strong love for comedy since childhood, Melinda has found a way to keep em' laughing as a member of the Improv ensemble Puma Thurman. To find out more about Melinda go to MelindaMilton.com.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
(Alden West)
Alden started acting as a teenager and continued in school and community theatre until she had a family that limited her free time. After moving to the Desert she saw an audition call for DRIVING MISS DAISY and went for the experience. She was totally surprised to be cast as Daisy. After a Desert Theatre League nomination for the role she shows up for all mature female auditions. Her last major role was a crazy German nun in THE DIVINE SISTER. Portraying Elizabeth Cady Stanton, a real person will be a first for her.
Featured Film
"Chisholm '72: Unbought & Unbossed"
A film by Shola Lynch
CHISHOLM 72 Unbought & Unbossed - is the first historical documentary on Brooklyn Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm and her campaign to become the Democratic Party?s presidential nominee in 1972. Following Chisholm from the announcement of her candidacy in January to the Democratic National Convention in Miami, Florida in July, the story is like her- fabulous, fierce, and fundamentally.
Shirley Chisholm, a Democrat from New York, was the first black woman elected to the United States Congress (in 1969), and then--long before the likes of Revs. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton--the first African American of either gender to seek a major party's presidential nomination, an effort recounted in Unbought & Unbossed. Chisholm, who died in January 2005, undoubtedly knew that her chances of winning her party's 1972 nomination, let alone the general election, were nil; she ran, she said, to "shake up the system."
Shirley Chisholm, a Democrat from New York, was the first black woman elected to the United States Congress (in 1969), and then--long before the likes of Revs. Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton--the first African American of either gender to seek a major party's presidential nomination, an effort recounted in Unbought & Unbossed. Chisholm, who died in January 2005, undoubtedly knew that her chances of winning her party's 1972 nomination, let alone the general election, were nil; she ran, she said, to "shake up the system."
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Hyatt- Palm Springs
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