The Full 14th Annual Women's Work Festival 2020 Schedule
All events are in the Cox & Palmer Second Space at the LSPU Hall, 3 Victoria street unless stated otherwise.
MONDAY, March 9th, 2020
11:30AM-1PM Playconnect Readings at MUN
Presented in Partnership with The Department of Gender Studies
Readings by Natalie Meisner and Sara Tilley
Admission is free and a light lunch will be provided
Memorial University of Newfoundland, 230 Elizabeth Ave, Science Building, Room 4087
4-5:30PM Women Behind the Scenes: A Roundtable Discussion
A round table discussion of women in producing, stage managing, design and administration
Discussion lead by Crystal Laffoley, Kathryn Burke, Diana Daly, and Kate Stenson
7PM Evening Play Reading
Opening Act: Greta Warner
Carlotta’s Choice by Kate Felix (ON)
Cast: Amy House, Andy Jones, Elizabeth Hicks and Des Walsh
Dramaturgy: Donna Butt
AND
Log Kya Kahenge? by Prajwala Dixit (NL)
Cast: Gaurav Madan, Azal Dosanjh, Robyn Vivian and Chris Panting
Dramaturgy: Shelia James with consultation from Ruth Lawrence
Reception Sponsored by St. John’s Shorts
11:30AM-1PM Playconnect Readings at MUN
Presented in Partnership with The Department of Gender Studies
Readings by Natalie Meisner and Sara Tilley
Admission is free and a light lunch will be provided
Memorial University of Newfoundland, 230 Elizabeth Ave, Science Building, Room 4087
4-5:30PM Women Behind the Scenes: A Roundtable Discussion
A round table discussion of women in producing, stage managing, design and administration
Discussion lead by Crystal Laffoley, Kathryn Burke, Diana Daly, and Kate Stenson
7PM Evening Play Reading
Opening Act: Greta Warner
Carlotta’s Choice by Kate Felix (ON)
Cast: Amy House, Andy Jones, Elizabeth Hicks and Des Walsh
Dramaturgy: Donna Butt
AND
Log Kya Kahenge? by Prajwala Dixit (NL)
Cast: Gaurav Madan, Azal Dosanjh, Robyn Vivian and Chris Panting
Dramaturgy: Shelia James with consultation from Ruth Lawrence
Reception Sponsored by St. John’s Shorts
TUESDAY, March 10th, 2020
9-11AM Percolating with Nicole Smith of Sonderlust
Join us for coffee and conversation
This low-key facilitated discussion will include optional prompts/activities and act as a daily resource-sharing space for makers of any kind
1-5PM One on One Coffees
A great opportunity for folks to meet each other and get to know our community better! Led by Courtney Brown, this was a highly successful event at the APTNL Conference last November. There were many requests for it to return so it’s back, it's longer, and this time, with more snacks. Upon your arrival, please sign in with Courtney and she will pair you with another artist. You will then have a one on one conversation with them over coffee, this is a round. Each round is twenty minutes with ten minute breaks in between for top ups, snacking and general chatting. You can come for one round or stay for as many as you like.
1:00pm Intro and getting of hot beverages
1:30pm Round One
2:00pm Round Two
2:30pm Round Three
3:00pm Round Four
3:30pm Round Five
4:00pm Round Six
4:30pm Outro and general chatting
1-5PM Mini Script Consultations with Professional Dramaturges
30-minute consultations with professional dramaturges, open to everyone
The cost is $25 and scripts must be submitted by March 3rd to [email protected]
7PM Evening Play Reading
Opening Act: Andrea Monroe
Carla Cooks the War by Laura Maria Censabella (NY)
Cast: Wendi Smallwood, Renee Hackett and Kim Follett
Dramaturgy: Sara Tilley
Reception Sponsored by The St. John's International Women's Film Festival
9-11AM Percolating with Nicole Smith of Sonderlust
Join us for coffee and conversation
This low-key facilitated discussion will include optional prompts/activities and act as a daily resource-sharing space for makers of any kind
1-5PM One on One Coffees
A great opportunity for folks to meet each other and get to know our community better! Led by Courtney Brown, this was a highly successful event at the APTNL Conference last November. There were many requests for it to return so it’s back, it's longer, and this time, with more snacks. Upon your arrival, please sign in with Courtney and she will pair you with another artist. You will then have a one on one conversation with them over coffee, this is a round. Each round is twenty minutes with ten minute breaks in between for top ups, snacking and general chatting. You can come for one round or stay for as many as you like.
1:00pm Intro and getting of hot beverages
1:30pm Round One
2:00pm Round Two
2:30pm Round Three
3:00pm Round Four
3:30pm Round Five
4:00pm Round Six
4:30pm Outro and general chatting
1-5PM Mini Script Consultations with Professional Dramaturges
30-minute consultations with professional dramaturges, open to everyone
The cost is $25 and scripts must be submitted by March 3rd to [email protected]
7PM Evening Play Reading
Opening Act: Andrea Monroe
Carla Cooks the War by Laura Maria Censabella (NY)
Cast: Wendi Smallwood, Renee Hackett and Kim Follett
Dramaturgy: Sara Tilley
Reception Sponsored by The St. John's International Women's Film Festival
WEDNESDAY, March 11th, 2020
9-11AM Percolating with Nicole Smith of Sonderlust
Join us for coffee and conversation
This low-key facilitated discussion will include optional prompts/activities and act as a daily resource-sharing space for makers of any kind
1-4PM Word after Word: A Writing Workshop with Stacy Gardner
3-hour writing workshop facilitated by Stacy Gardner that will use creative writing exercises
The cost of this workshop is $15 per person and it can be paid in advance by e-transfer to womensworkfestivalnl@gmail.com or at the workshop
4:30-6PM Diversity and Representation Panel and Discussion
A discussion on diversity and representation in the arts led by Anne Malone
7PM Evening Play Reading
Opening Act: It Could Be Franky
inheritance: a mother-skin by Mallory Fisher (NL)
Cast: Natalia Hennelly and Bridget Wareham
Dramaturgy: Lois Brown
AND
Those Left Behind by Karen Monie (CM/NL/ON)
Cast: Marquita Walsh, Anna Wheeler, Nabila Qureshi and Robyn Huxter
Dramaturgy: Donna Butt
Reception Sponsored by RCA Theatre Company
The Rhonda Payne Arts NL Award will be presented at this reading
THURSDAY, March 12th, 2020
9-11AM Percolating with Nicole Smith of Sonderlust
Join us for coffee and conversation
This low-key facilitated discussion will include optional prompts/activities and act as a daily resource-sharing space for makers of any kind
1-4PM Women in Leadership Roles: A Roundtable Discussion
A round table discussion of women in leadership roles led by Courtney Brown.
4:30-6PM Confidence in Grant Writing Panel and Discussion
Join Nicole Rousseau, Artistic Animateur of RCA Theatre Company and Jenn Brown, Executive Director of The St. John's International Women's Film Festival as they lead a discussion on how to have confidence in grant writing.
7PM Evening Play Reading
Opening Act: Kira Sheppard
Area 33 by Natalie Meisner (NS/AB/BC)
Cast: Alison Woolridge, Nora Barker and Larry Barry
Dramaturgy: Courtney Brown
Reception Sponsored by White Rooster Theatre
9-11AM Percolating with Nicole Smith of Sonderlust
Join us for coffee and conversation
This low-key facilitated discussion will include optional prompts/activities and act as a daily resource-sharing space for makers of any kind
1-4PM Women in Leadership Roles: A Roundtable Discussion
A round table discussion of women in leadership roles led by Courtney Brown.
4:30-6PM Confidence in Grant Writing Panel and Discussion
Join Nicole Rousseau, Artistic Animateur of RCA Theatre Company and Jenn Brown, Executive Director of The St. John's International Women's Film Festival as they lead a discussion on how to have confidence in grant writing.
7PM Evening Play Reading
Opening Act: Kira Sheppard
Area 33 by Natalie Meisner (NS/AB/BC)
Cast: Alison Woolridge, Nora Barker and Larry Barry
Dramaturgy: Courtney Brown
Reception Sponsored by White Rooster Theatre
FRIDAY, March 13th, 2020
10:45-11:30AM Yoga with Susan Kelsey
A free community yoga session, there is no sign-up or registration. Bring along your yoga mat, some water, and comfortable clothes to practice in. Class is for all levels and beginners are welcome to attend.
12PM-1:30PM WWF / IWD Performance Walk
A performance crawl that will feature pop up performances from emerging and established artists of 5-15 minutes each in downtown St. John’s businesses
1:30-2:30PM Hot Chocolate Social
Sponsored by The Agency - Ann Connors Consulting
10:45-11:30AM Yoga with Susan Kelsey
A free community yoga session, there is no sign-up or registration. Bring along your yoga mat, some water, and comfortable clothes to practice in. Class is for all levels and beginners are welcome to attend.
12PM-1:30PM WWF / IWD Performance Walk
A performance crawl that will feature pop up performances from emerging and established artists of 5-15 minutes each in downtown St. John’s businesses
1:30-2:30PM Hot Chocolate Social
Sponsored by The Agency - Ann Connors Consulting
