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Interview: Vanessa Aspillaga

Vanessa Aspillaga has appeared on Broadway, Off Broadway, in television and in film. She is a New York Theatre Workshop Usual Suspect, and a member of LAByrinth Theater Company. She … Continue reading

August 22, 2018 · Leave a comment

Interview: The Syndicate

Pictured: Ellenor Riley-Condit, Megan Paradis Hanley and Alanna Coby The Syndicate was founded four years ago by a group of SITI Conservatory graduates, who wanted to create and devise work … Continue reading

August 15, 2018 · Leave a comment

WBW Brief: August 12, 2018

Desiree Akhavan | photo credit: Katherine Anne Rose for the Observer Here’s the latest news in film and theater. Artistic Director Announced: Earlier this week, Stephanie Ybarra was named as … Continue reading

August 12, 2018 · Leave a comment

WBW Brief: June 27, 2018

Here’s a roundup of some recent news items about film festivals, films to watch, foundation support for women in the arts and more. Film Festival News: Here’s a look at … Continue reading

June 27, 2018 · Leave a comment

Interview: Sarah Wharton

Sarah Wharton is a New York-based actor, writer and producer. She stars in The Ring Thing, an incisive, moving film about same-sex marriage. The film mixes documentary footage of real-life … Continue reading

May 23, 2018 · Leave a comment

WBW Brief: May 17, 2018

Cannes Do: Black actresses protest racism within the film industry in France. 16 women–including Nadège Beausson-Diagne, Mata Gabin, Maïmouna Gueye, Eye Haïdara–decried not being considered for prestigious roles. Read more about … Continue reading

May 17, 2018 · Leave a comment

WBW Brief: April 30, 2018

Here’s the latest news and opportunities in the world for women artists. Interview with Domee Shi: Bao–the first Pixar short film directed by a woman–premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. … Continue reading

April 30, 2018 · Leave a comment

Interview: Barbara Rubin

Barbara Rubin is a director and dialect coach. Barbara spoke to Works by Women about working with Orietta Crispino, what theater inspires her, and what she’s learned from Athol Fugard.

December 2, 2017 · Leave a comment

Interview: Saudamini Siegrist

Playwright Saudamini Siegrist has received three nominations for the Pushcart Prize and has been published in numerous publications, including Forge, Crack the Spine, Salamander, Free State Review, and Zone 3. … Continue reading

September 15, 2017 · Leave a comment

Interview: Katy Berry

Katy Berry is a powerhouse. In August she rocked the Edinburgh stage in Baby Wants Candy, and later this month she will bring her mad comedy skills to North Coast’s … Continue reading

September 5, 2017 · Leave a comment

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