[Capdist-announce] WAM Theatre's inaugural event this weekend, April 9-11, at Barrington Stage in Pittsfield, MA, Tickets still available

Wed Apr 7 23:20:43 EDT 2010

WAM THEATRE PRESENTS A WAM WELCOME
BENEFIT EVENT APRIL 9-11, 2010 AT BARRINGTON STAGE COMPANY
Kick-Off Event to Benefit Women for Women International

WAM Theatre is excited to present its inaugural event, ‘A WAM Welcome.’ This
evening of three diverse theatrical selections celebrates live theatre
pieces created by women for the enjoyment of all.  A portion of the proceeds
from this event will benefit Women for Women International, whom WAM Theatre
has chosen as their first beneficiary.

Jennifer Morabito, Grassroots Marketing Officer for Women for Women
International remarked,  “We are grateful for the support of WAM Theatre and
honored to be the beneficiary of ‘A WAM Welcome’.  It is because of the
generosity and passion of individuals at the grassroots level that we are
able to fulfill our mission of helping women move from victim to active
citizen in the wake of war.”

WHERE:
Barrington Stage Company’s Stage 2, 36 Linden St., Pittsfield, MA

WHEN:
Friday, April 9, 2010: 8pm
Saturday, April 10, 2010: 2pm* & 8 pm
Sunday, April 11, 2010: 2pm
*A free post-show discussion with the actors and creative team will follow.

TICKETS:
$20 general public
$10 students
$10 tickets available for groups of 10 or more
All tickets available at the door, online at www.barringtonstageco.org or by
calling the Barrington Stage Box Office at 413-236-8888.

About WAM Theatre
WAM Theatre (WAM = Women’s Action Movement) is a new theatre company based
in the Berkshires and the Capital Region of New York State, which uses
theatre to take action for women and girls worldwide.  Inspired by the book
‘Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide’ by
Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl Wudunn, WAM Theatre was founded in 2009 by
professional theatre artists Kristen van Ginhoven and Leigh Strimbeck. Our
philanthropic mission is two-fold. First, to raise funds to create
professional theatrical events that explore issues relating to women and
girls. Second, to donate a portion of proceeds from those events to
organizations that turn oppression into opportunity for women and girls
worldwide. www.wamtheatre.com

‘A WAM Welcome' will feature:

A Staged Reading of:
‘The Last Standing Protestor’
written by Lydia Stryk and performed by Brenny Rabine, recently seen as Jean
Louise in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ at Capital Repertory Theatre in Albany,
NY.
“From telemarketing to pre-emptive wars to sex slaves, Lydia Stryk's THE
LAST STANDING PROTESTER, is a forceful, beautifully written portrayal of one
woman’s final stand against the threatening tidal wave of our society’s
self-inflicted woes.”
As described by: Stageworks Play by Play Festival
www.lydiastryk.com, http://www.brennyrabine.com/wb/

A Selection From:
2008 New York City Fringe Festival Hit:
‘My Salvation has a First Name: A Wienermobile Journey’
Written and performed by NYC-based writer and comedian, Robin Gelfenbien.
This new comedy is based on the true story of an insecure goody-goody who
finds redemption behind the windshield of the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.
Hailed as “the highlight of the Fringe” by New York Magazine and awarded “4
stars” from Time Out New York, this is a show to relish and that’s no
bologna!
www.wienermobileshow.com, www.robingelfenbien.com

A Performance of:
‘Mirror, Mirror’
An ensemble-created piece by a cast of Russell Sage College (Troy, NY)
students which looks with compassion and humour at the tyranny of the media
towards women's bodies, the struggles young women have with this issue and
their attempts to see themselves and others in a different, more empowered
way.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxeI2OfM5CU

* All pieces are suitable for ages 13 and up.  Some strong language and
content.

ABOUT WOMEN FOR WOMEN INTERNATIONAL
Women for Women International provides women survivors of war, civil strife
and other conflicts with the tools and resources to move from crisis and
poverty to stability and self-sufficiency, thereby promoting viable civil
societies. We're changing the world one woman at a time.
http://www.womenforwomen.org/

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Kristen van Ginhoven
www.kristenvanginhoven.com
www.wamtheatre.com
kristen at wamtheatre.com
http://twitter.com/WAMTheatre
http://www.facebook.com/WAMTheatre
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